04 May Monday Morning Review: Local Governments in the Federal Appellate Courts
Here are last week’s published decisions involving local governments:
First Circuit
- Bellone v. Southwick-Tolland Reg. Sch. Dist., No. 13-1341 (May 2, 2014) (affirming grant of summary judgment for school district in case brought by former employee alleging violations of Family and Medical Leave Act).
Second Circuit
- Betts v. Shearman, No. 13-619 (May, 2, 2014) (affirming dismissal of complaint alleging false arrest, false imprisonment, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and denial of right to fair trial).
Sixth Circuit
- Trayling v. St. Joseph County Employers Chapter of Local #2955, No. 13-1968 (May 1, 2014) (finding that court lacks jurisdiction to hear appeal concerning alleged age and disability discrimination).
Ninth Circuit
- City of Pomona v. SQM N. Am. Corp., No. 12-55147 (May 2, 2014) (reversing district court’s exclusion of expert witness who would testify to source of chemical contamination in the City’s water system).
(4/28/2014-5/2/2014)
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