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Ashkar v. Von Eschenbach

Citation: 33 F. App'x 15Docket: Docket No. 01-6210

Court: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; April 25, 2002; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The judgment of the district court is affirmed in the case of George E. Ashkar, who is representing himself, appealing the dismissal of his complaint against Dr. Richard Klausner, the former Director of the National Cancer Institute. The affirmation is based on the reasons outlined in Judge Gleesoris' Memorandum and Order in the earlier case Ashkar v. Klausner, 01-CV-0507 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2001).

Legal Issues Addressed

Adoption of District Court’s Stated Reasons for Dismissal

Application: The appellate court based its affirmation on the specific reasoning set forth by Judge Gleesoris in the referenced district court memorandum and order.

Reasoning: The affirmation is based on the reasons outlined in Judge Gleesoris' Memorandum and Order in the earlier case Ashkar v. Klausner, 01-CV-0507 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2001).

Affirmation of District Court Judgment on Appeal

Application: The appellate court upheld the district court's dismissal of the complaint after reviewing the case.

Reasoning: The judgment of the district court is affirmed in the case of George E. Ashkar, who is representing himself, appealing the dismissal of his complaint against Dr. Richard Klausner, the former Director of the National Cancer Institute.