Opinion
12-CV-6306L
01-14-2013
MICHAEL F. CAPPETTE, M.D., on behalf of himself and other similarly situated persons, Plaintiff, v. SAGE, RUTTY AND COMPANY, INC., et al., Defendants.
DECISION AND ORDER
Plaintiff, Michael F. Cappette, M.D., brought this action against Sage, Rutty and Company, Inc. ("Sage Rutty") and three individuals who are principals or employees of Sage Rutty. Plaintiff asserted claims under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"), 18 U.S.C. § 1961 et seq., and New York law, seeking damages based on defendants' alleged failure to advise him of the risks associated with a certain investment.
Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. By letter to the Court dated January 8, 2013 (Dkt. #20), plaintiff's counsel states that plaintiff does not oppose defendants' motion. Accordingly, the motion to dismiss is granted, as set forth below.
CONCLUSION
Defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint (Dkt. #12) is granted. The first and second causes of action of the amended complaint (Dkt. #11), asserting claims under the RICO statute, are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's third and fourth causes of action, asserting claims under New York law, are dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, without prejudice to their refiling in state court.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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DAVID G. LARIMER
United States District Judge
Dated: Rochester, New York
January 14, 2013.