Hermanson
Hermanson v. Hunter
Opinion
Opinion
Hayes, J.
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS
Pending before the Court is Defendant Attorney General’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. (Doc. # 18). The Court heard oral argument on this matter on June 30, 2008.
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On'May 23, 2007, Plaintiff Holly Hermanson filed a Complaint against Defendants Bert Hunter and the United States Attorney General. (Dóc. # 1). Defendant Hunter is in the federal witness protection program, and Plaintiff filed the Complaint to collect child support owed by Hunter to Plaintiff. (Doc. # 1). On January 4, 2008, Defendant Attorney General filed an answer to the Complaint. (Doc. # 13).
On May 28, 2008, Defendant Attorney General filed the presently pending motion to dismiss. (Doc. # 18). On June 10, 2008, Plaintiff filed an opposition. (Doc. # 21). On June 23, 2008, Defendant filed a reply. (Doc. # 23). On June 30, 2008, the parties appeared' before the Honorable William Q. Hayes for oral argument. (Doc. #25).
ALLEGATIONS OF THE COMPLAINT & FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Holly Hermanson has a child, Heather, with Defendant Bert Hunter. Complaint (Compl.) (Doc. # 1), ¶¶ 2-3. On March 1, 1995, the California…