April 3, 2026·4:23-CV-00445-CVE-SH)·Panel Decision·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal for lack of prosecution. The court denied all pending motions as moot and issued a mandate to the lower court.
Christopher J. Barnett appealed a district court decision against multiple defendants including Vic Regalado and James Bell. The case originated in the Northern District of Oklahoma.
The court’s reasoning
The court acted pursuant to Tenth Circuit Rule forty-two point one, which governs dismissals for lack of prosecution. The court found that the appellant failed to prosecute the appeal, necessitating dismissal.
What it means going forward
The appeal is terminated, and the lower court’s status remains unchanged pending any further action by the parties.
