George E. McDermott v. Corporation of the United States, Inc.
March 16, 2026·25-5411·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint filed by George E. McDermott. The court held that the district court properly dismissed the action as frivolous under federal statute.
George E. McDermott filed a pro se complaint against the Corporation of the United States, Inc., and its corporate CEO. The United States District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed the complaint as frivolous. McDermott appealed the dismissal and filed a motion to amend the record.
The court’s reasoning
The Court of Appeals reviewed the record and the appellant’s brief. The court found that the appellant showed no entitlement to relief regarding the motion to amend the record. The court determined that the district court correctly applied the standard for frivolous litigation under federal law.
What it means going forward
The dismissal of the frivolous complaint stands, and the motion to amend the record is denied.
