LASSITER v. JENKINS (2021)

Randy Lee Lassiter, Jr., appeals the district court's order granting Respondents summary judgment in favor of Defendants. On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the informal brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Lassiter's informal brief does not challenge the basis for the district court's disposition, he has forfeited appellate review of the court's order. See Jackson v. Lightsey, 775 F.3d 170, 177 (4th Cir. 2014) (“The informal brief is an important document; under Fourth Circuit rules, our review is limited to issues preserved in that brief.”). Accordingly, we deny Lassiter's motion to appoint counsel and affirm the district court's judgment. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

PER CURIAM:

Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.