Case Name: Darryl D. FERGUSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Dr. ARCE, Correctional Corp. of America; NFN Taylor, RN, Correctional Corp. of America-Medical Supervisor; Michael Phillips, Warden, Correctional Corp. of America, Defendants-Appellees
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 2004-06-23
Citations: 101 F. App'x 980
Docket Number: No. 03-11132
Parties: Darryl D. FERGUSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Dr. ARCE, Correctional Corp. of America; NFN Taylor, RN, Correctional Corp. of America-Medical Supervisor; Michael Phillips, Warden, Correctional Corp. of America, Defendants-Appellees.
Judges: Before BARKSDALE, DeMOSS, and CLEMENT, Circuit Judges.
Reporter: West's Federal Appendix
Volume: 101
Pages: 980–982

Head Matter:
Darryl D. FERGUSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Dr. ARCE, Correctional Corp. of America; NFN Taylor, RN, Correctional Corp. of America-Medical Supervisor; Michael Phillips, Warden, Correctional Corp. of America, Defendants-Appellees.
No. 03-11132.
Conference Calendar.
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
Decided June 23, 2004.
Darryl D. Ferguson, Abilene, TX, pro se.
Before BARKSDALE, DeMOSS, and CLEMENT, Circuit Judges.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM:
Darryl D. Ferguson (Ferguson), Texas prisoner # 1066554, appeals the dismissal of his civil rights action filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Ferguson contends that the defendants denied him adequate medical care for his hepatitis C in violation of the Eighth Amendment.
The district court did not err in dismissing Ferguson's 42 U.S.C § 1983 action because Ferguson alleged no facts that would show that the defendants were deliberately indifferent to serious medical needs. See Mendoza v. Lynaugh, 989 F.2d 191, 193 (5th Cir.1993). Documents Ferguson submitted with his complaint show that his hepatitis C has been monitored and treated based on his health status. The fact that Ferguson does not agree with what medical care is appropriate does not state a claim of deliberate indifference to serious medical needs. See Norton v. Dimazana, 122 F.3d 286, 292 (5th Cir.1997).
For the first time on appeal, Ferguson argues the following: (1) Correctional Corp. of America (CCA) is using preferential treatment in treating inmates for hepatitis C, (2) CCA has retaliated against him for filing grievances and a civil suit, and (3) the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is denying him treatment for his hepatitis C. Because these issues are not purely legal, they may not be raised for the first time on appeal. See Varnado v. Lynaugh, 920 F.2d 320, 321 (5th Cir.1991).
Based on the foregoing, the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED. Ferguson's request for appointment of counsel is DENIED. The district court's dismissal of Ferguson's complaint for fail ure to state a claim counts as a strike for purposes of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g). See Adepegba v. Hammons, 103 F.3d 383, 387-388 (5th Cir.1996). Ferguson is WARNED that if he accumulates three strikes, he may not proceed informa pauperis in any civil action or appeal filed while he is incarcerated or detained in any facility unless he is under imminent danger of serious physical injury. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g).
AFFIRMED; MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL DENIED; SANCTION WARNING ISSUED.
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.