IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 97-10393
Conference Calendar
ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
TEXAS DEP’T OF CRIM. JUSTICE, INST’L DIV.;
WAYNE SCOTT, Director; MARK LAUGHLIN,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
USDC No. 5:97-CV-77-C
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June 18, 1997
Before SMITH, STEWART, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Robert M. Morris (#754851) has appealed the dismissal of his
civil rights complaint as frivolous. Morris contends that the
appellees were negligent in the treatment of his medical
condition. Allegations of unsuccessful medical treatment, acts
of negligence, neglect, or medical malpractice are insufficient
to give rise to a § 1983 cause of action. See Varnado v.
Lynaugh, 920 F.2d 320, 321 (5th Cir. 1991). Because the appeal
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Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined that
this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except
under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule 47.5.4.
No. 97-10393
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is frivolous, it is DISMISSED. Howard v. King, 707 F.2d 215,
219-20 (5th Cir. 1983); 5th Cir. R. 42.2.
We caution Morris that any additional frivolous appeals
filed by him will invite the imposition of sanctions. To avoid
sanctions Morris is further cautioned to review any pending
appeals to ensure that they do not raise arguments that are
frivolous.
APPEAL DISMISSED; SANCTION WARNING ISSUED.