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Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
The decisive issue in this appeal is whether the district court abused its discretion in granting summary judgment for defendants despite plaintiff’s motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(d) to postpone a summary judgment decision so that she could complete further discovery.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing
In the early hours of September 8, 2015, in South Bend, Indiana, appellants Ivan Brazier, Derek Fields, and Lindani Mzembe kidnapped, shot, and ruthlessly beat Adrian Harris as he left his home.
Damages
Sherard Martin appeals the district court’s grant of partial summary judgment, Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, on his suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Chicago and several of its police officers for false arrest and unlawful search.
Insurance Claim – Coverage
The question in this case is a simple one: who must cover certain costs arising from an automobile accident involving an employee of Deerfield Construction, Inc.: Deerfield, or its excess insurer, Landmark American Insurance Company?
Due Process Violation
Water is vital for both health and sanitation. Dehydration affects practically every life function, including temperature regulation, digestion, brain function, toxin elimination, and oxygen distribution.
Sufficiency of Evidence
The history of this litigation began in the circuit court for Brown County, Wisconsin.
Order Correcting Opinion
American Airlines employed Kimberly Bilinsky for more than two decades.
Insurance Claim – Liability
Fifth Third Mortgage Company sued several individuals and businesses after it fell victim to a mortgage fraud scheme.
NLRA Violation
Pat Hudson was a long time employee of Consolidated Communications (“Consolidated”), who was discharged due to strike-related misconduct.
Converted Wetlands Classification – Abuse of Discretion
In the mid- to late-1990s, the late David Boucher cut down nine trees on his family farm in Indiana.
CERCLA Claim – Time-barred
This case is about an on-and-off, decades-long effort to stop an Indiana steel mill’s pollution.
Title VII Violation
Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Parish in Chicago hired Stanislaw Sterlinski in 1992 as Director of Music.
Polls
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