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Humans Rights Act Violation – Emotional Distress Claim
Mary Richards filed this lawsuit against her employer, U.S. Steel.
Abuse of Discretion
The jury found Brown guilty. He challenges his conviction, arguing that the judge wrongly excluded his expert witness.
Jury Instructions and Improper Summary Judgment
On appeal, the plaintiffs raise three issues. First, they argue that the district court misadjudicated their patronage claims.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Hicks was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment. After a failed collateral challenge to his conviction in state court, he filed a petition for habeas relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 in federal court.
Statute of Limitations
Wilson’s appellate lawyer contends that the doctrine of Heck v. Humphrey, 512 U.S. 477 (1994), comes to his rescue.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Schloesser now appeals, arguing that the Appeals Council erred because: (1) it failed to apply SSR 83‐20 in its determination of his onset date; (2) its findings that he did not suffer from severe impairments of cervical radiculopathy, major joint dysfunction, and history of left shoulder surgery were not supported by substantial evidence; and (3) its finding that his residual functional capacit[...]
Court Error – Subject-matter Jurisdiction
Declaratory-judgment suits under 28 U.S.C. §2201 can complicate the ascertainment of subject-matter jurisdiction by casting a natural defendant as the plaintiff.
Fourth Amendment Violation
In the present appeal, with the assistance of appointed counsel, he argues only that the district court erred in rejecting his Fourth Amendment claims against Zeigler and Zerrusen.
Standing to Sue and Class Certification
The first issue on appeal concerns Frank’s standing.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Joseph L. Reed sued his former employer, Freedom Mortgage Company, under the Illinois Human Rights Act, alleging race-based discrimination.
Abuse of Discretion
Chad Conrad filed a class action against Boiron for deceptive marketing, but he was left with only his individual claim after the district court refused to certify his proposed class.
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