11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Severe Sanctions for Discovery Abuses: Malautea v. Suzuki Motor Company

Date: Apr 10, 1993

Affirmation of Severe Sanctions for Discovery Abuses: Malautea v. Suzuki Motor Company Introduction In the appellate case Gayle White Malautea v. Suzuki Motor Company, Ltd. (987 F.2d 1536, 11th Cir....

Extension of HOUSTON v. LACK to §1983 and Federal Tort Claims Act Actions by Pro Se Prisoners: Eleventh Circuit's Landmark Decision

Date: Apr 9, 1993

Extension of HOUSTON v. LACK to §1983 and Federal Tort Claims Act Actions by Pro Se Prisoners: Eleventh Circuit's Landmark Decision Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Affirmation of Judicial Authority to Enforce Injunctions Against Vexatious Litigants and Their Associates: Martin-Trigona v. Defendants

Date: Mar 27, 1993

Affirmation of Judicial Authority to Enforce Injunctions Against Vexatious Litigants and Their Associates: Martin-Trigona v. Defendants Introduction Martin-Trigona v. Defendants is a significant...

Expansion of FSIA's Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign State-Owned Corporations in Product Liability Cases

Date: Mar 23, 1993

Expansion of FSIA's Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign State-Owned Corporations in Product Liability Cases Introduction The case of Laura Ann Vermeulen v. Renault, U.S.A., Inc., et al. (985 F.2d...

Establishing Race-Based Continuing Violations under Title VII: Commentary on Calloway v. Partners National Health Plans (1993)

Date: Mar 20, 1993

Establishing Race-Based Continuing Violations under Title VII: Commentary on Calloway v. Partners National Health Plans (1993) Introduction Calloway v. Partners National Health Plans is a seminal...

Ambiguity in "Considered Experimental" Clause: Dahl-Eimers v. Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance Co.

Date: Mar 10, 1993

Ambiguity in "Considered Experimental" Clause: Dahl-Eimers v. Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Mary P. Dahl-Eimers v. Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance Company,...

Combined Impact of Impairments in Disability Evaluations under Section 12.05(C): Lillie Davis Case Commentary

Date: Mar 10, 1993

Combined Impact of Impairments in Disability Evaluations under Section 12.05(C): Lillie Davis Case Commentary Introduction The case of Lillie Davis v. Donna Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human...

FIFRA's Express Preemption of State Common Law Claims for Inadequate Labeling

Date: Mar 9, 1993

FIFRA's Express Preemption of State Common Law Claims for Inadequate Labeling Introduction The case PAPAS v. UPJOHN CO., 985 F.2d 516 (11th Cir. 1993), presents a pivotal moment in the intersection...

Vote Dilution and At-Large Elections: MEEK v. METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY

Date: Feb 27, 1993

Vote Dilution and At-Large Elections: MEEK v. METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY Introduction The case of MEEK v. METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, Florida (985 F.2d 1471) addressed significant issues related to...

Recognition of Prisoners' Constitutional Right to Bodily Privacy: Fortner et al. v. Thomas, Warden et al.

Date: Feb 19, 1993

Recognition of Prisoners' Constitutional Right to Bodily Privacy: Fortner et al. v. Thomas, Warden et al. Introduction The case of Johnny Fortner, et al. v. Thomas, Warden, et al. represents a...

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Fair Procedure Rights for Pro Se Litigants in §1983 Actions

Date: Feb 9, 1993

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Fair Procedure Rights for Pro Se Litigants in §1983 Actions Introduction The case of Ronald Jerry Kilgo v. Bert Ricks, Deputy Warden; David C. Evans, Commissioner, and...

Affirmation of Terry Stop Legitimacy and Intent Evidence Admissibility in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Diaz-Lizaraza v. USA

Date: Jan 28, 1993

Affirmation of Terry Stop Legitimacy and Intent Evidence Admissibility in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Diaz-Lizaraza v. USA Introduction United States of America v. Jorge Humberto Diaz-Lizaraza (981 F.2d...

Negligent Misrepresentation in Insurance Claims Processing: Comprehensive Commentary on Souran v. Travelers Insurance Company

Date: Jan 22, 1993

Negligent Misrepresentation in Insurance Claims Processing: Comprehensive Commentary on Souran v. Travelers Insurance Company Introduction The case of George Souran, as Personal Representative of the...

A Comprehensive Commentary on Russell Lee Jones v. Truett Goodwin: Upholding Rape Shield Statutes and Defining the Confrontation Clause

Date: Jan 16, 1993

Affirmation of Rape Shield Statute and Clarification of Confrontation Clause Scope Introduction The case of Russell Lee Jones v. Truett Goodwin (982 F.2d 464) adjudicated by the United States Court...

Debarment Procedures and Constitutional Rights: Insights from BANK OF JACKSON COUNTY v. CHERRY & Naeyaert

Date: Jan 12, 1993

Debarment Procedures and Constitutional Rights: Insights from BANK OF JACKSON COUNTY v. CHERRY & Naeyaert Introduction The case of Bank of Jackson County (BJC) v. L. James Cherry; Raymond G. Naeyaert...

Expanding the Duty to Defend: 11th Circuit Affirms Insurer's Obligation in Lime Tree Village Case

Date: Jan 9, 1993

Expanding the Duty to Defend: 11th Circuit Affirms Insurer's Obligation in Lime Tree Village Case Introduction The case of Lime Tree Village Community Club Association, Inc., et al. v. State Farm...

Statute of Limitations on Disparate Impact Claims under Title VII: Ross v. Buckeye Cellulose Corp.

Date: Jan 5, 1993

Statute of Limitations on Disparate Impact Claims under Title VII: Ross v. Buckeye Cellulose Corp. Introduction Issiah Ross, Jr., Eddie Slaughter, William Morgan Porter, and other plaintiffs filed a...

Jones v. Firestone: Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Standards for Class Certification and Promotion Claims under Title VII and Section 1981

Date: Dec 30, 1992

Jones v. Firestone: Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Standards for Class Certification and Promotion Claims under Title VII and Section 1981 Introduction In Ben Jones et al. v. Firestone Tire and Rubber...

Establishing Lifelong Intellectual Disability for SSI Benefits: Lowery v. Sullivan

Date: Dec 22, 1992

Establishing Lifelong Intellectual Disability for SSI Benefits: Lowery v. Sullivan Introduction John Lowery, the plaintiff-appellant, sought supplemental security income (SSI) benefits due to...

Employer Liability in ERISA Plan Administration: Insights from Rosen v. TRW Inc.

Date: Dec 12, 1992

Employer Liability in ERISA Plan Administration: Insights from Rosen v. TRW Inc. Introduction The case of Harvey J. Rosen v. TRW, Inc. (979 F.2d 191) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

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