Reginald A. Kaenel v. Michael Sassi, Director of Irs

967 F.2d 587 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Reginald A. KAENEL, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Michael SASSI, Director of IRS, Defendant-Appellee. No. 89-16235. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted June 10, 1992. * Decided June 19, 1992. Before FLETCHER, LEAVY, and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Reginald Kaenel appeals pro se the district court's dismissal of his action for failure to prosecute pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(b). Kaenel sought injunctive relief and damages against Internal Revenue Service Officer Sassi in connection with the collection of Kaenel's federal taxes. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm. 3 We review a district court's dismissal of an action for failure to prosecute for abuse of discretion. West Coast Theater Corp. v. City of Portland, 897 F.2d 1519, 1523 (9th Cir.1990). "In determining whether to dismiss an action for lack of prosecution, the district court is required to…