McZeal v. Zarse ( 2003 )

United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
F I L E D
December 30, 2003
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
Charles R. Fulbruge III
Clerk
No. 03-20356
Summary Calendar
JOHN MCZEAL,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
KARL ZARSE; DONNA PARKER, Grievance Coordinator;
MICHAEL SEALE,
Defendants-
Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-02-CV-1821
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Before SMITH, DeMOSS AND STEWART, Circuit Judges
PER CURIAM:*
John McZeal, Texas prisoner # 536736, appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of
the defendants in his civil-rights suit. We review the record de novo. See Duckett v. City of Cedar
Park, Tex., 950 F.2d 272, 276 (5th Cir. 1992). McZeal argues that Dr. Karl Zarse showed deliberate
indifference in failing to properly treat a neck injury. At most the record reveals that McZeal
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Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be
published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.
R. 47.5.4.
disagrees with prison officials regarding medical treatment, which is not actionable. See Varnado v.
Lynaugh, 920 F.2d 320, 321 (5th Cir. 1991).
McZeal fails to state a proper claim against the other defendants because he did not make any
allegation as to a causal connection between the other defendants and his actual injury. See
Thompkins v. Belt, 828 F.2d 298, 303-04 (5th Cir. 1 87).
The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED. McZeal’s request for the appointment of
counsel is DENIED.
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