Rugamba
Rugamba v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Martin Rugamba appeals pro se the district court’s summary judgment in his action alleging that he was terminated because of his race and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and various state laws. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review de novo the district court’s grant of summary judgment, see Margolis v. Ryan, 140 F.3d 850, 852 (9th Cir.1998), and we affirm.
Contrary to Rugamba’s contention, the district court properly granted summary judgment on his perjury claim because a civil action for damages arising from false testimony or perjury is not recognized in *854 California. See Agnew v. Parks, 172 Cal.App.2d 756 , 343 P.2d 118, 124 (Cal.Dist.Ct.App.1959).
Because Rugamba failed to comply with the district court’s service deficiency notice, the district court did not abuse its discretion by not issuing a summons and complaint. See Walker v. Sumner, 14 F.3d 1415, 1422 (9th Cir.1994). Furthermore, the district court’s grant of defendant Hunt’s motion for leave to amend its answer was proper. See Texaco, Inc. v. Ponsoldt, 939 F.2d 794, 798-99 (9th Cir.1991).