6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Protection of Fourth Amendment Rights in Mental Health Seizures: Insights from Monday v. Oullette

Date: Jul 3, 1997

Protection of Fourth Amendment Rights in Mental Health Seizures: Insights from Monday v. Oullette Introduction Monday v. Oullette (118 F.3d 1099) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Standard for Evaluating Prosecutorial Misconduct in Habeas Corpus Relief

Date: Jun 28, 1997

Standard for Evaluating Prosecutorial Misconduct in Habeas Corpus Relief Introduction In the case of Matthew Pritchett v. Terry Pitcher (117 F.3d 959, 6th Cir. 1997), the United States Court of...

Exemption of Habeas Corpus Actions from Prison Litigation Reform Act's Filing Fees: Kincade v. Sparkman and Hereford v. USA

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Exemption of Habeas Corpus Actions from Prison Litigation Reform Act's Filing Fees: Kincade v. Sparkman and Hereford v. USA Introduction In the landmark decision James R. Kincade,...

Defalcation and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from In Re Garver

Date: Jun 20, 1997

Defalcation and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from In Re: Theodore M. Garver Introduction The case of In Re: Theodore M. Garver, Debtor versus R.E. America, Inc. serves as a pivotal precedent in...

Strict Enforcement of Fee Assessment Under the Prison Litigation Reform Act: A Detailed Analysis of McGore v. Wrigglesworth

Date: Jun 12, 1997

Strict Enforcement of Fee Assessment Under the Prison Litigation Reform Act: A Detailed Analysis of McGore v. Wrigglesworth Introduction In the landmark case of Darryl McGore v. Gene L....

Individual Employees Not Liable under Title VII for Sexual Harassment: Paula Wathen v. GE

Date: Jun 11, 1997

Individual Employees Not Liable under Title VII for Sexual Harassment: Paula Wathen v. GE Introduction The case Paula Wathen v. General Electric Company (GE) addresses significant issues concerning...

Affirmation of Rule 11 Sanctions and Judicial Recusal Standards in Union Planters Bank v. L J Development Co.

Date: May 31, 1997

Affirmation of Rule 11 Sanctions and Judicial Recusal Standards in Union Planters Bank v. L J Development Co. Introduction The case of Union Planters Bank, formerly known as Sunburst Bank, v. L J...

Maintenance of Sanctions for Discovery Violations in Civil Litigation: Mann v. University of Cincinnati

Date: May 28, 1997

Maintenance of Sanctions for Discovery Violations in Civil Litigation: Mann v. University of Cincinnati Introduction The case of Lisa Mann v. University of Cincinnati involves a complex interplay of...

Affirming Absolute Immunity for Judges and Prosecutors under Section 1983: Comprehensive Analysis of Ireland v. Tunis

Date: May 16, 1997

Affirming Absolute Immunity for Judges and Prosecutors under Section 1983: Comprehensive Analysis of Ireland v. Tunis Introduction The case of Billie M. Ireland v. Gary L. Tunis, Richard Thompson,...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Ohio Product Liability Act: Rejection of Market Share Liability in DES Litigation

Date: May 13, 1997

Sixth Circuit Upholds Ohio Product Liability Act: Rejection of Market Share Liability in DES Litigation Introduction In the case of Carla Kurczi et al. v. Eli Lilly and Company et al., numbered...

Limitations on Assignment of Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction: National Enterprises, Inc. v. Paul Smith

Date: May 13, 1997

Limitations on Assignment of Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction: National Enterprises, Inc. v. Paul Smith Introduction National Enterprises, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Paul Smith,...

Administrative Employee Exemption Under FLSA: Sixth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Douglas v. Argo-Tech

Date: May 7, 1997

Administrative Employee Exemption Under FLSA: Sixth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Douglas v. Argo-Tech Introduction The case of Glynn Douglas v. Argo-Tech Corporation (113 F.3d 67) adjudicated...

Comprehensive Commentary on Rose Mary Green v. Larry Nevers et al. (6th Cir. 1997)

Date: Apr 30, 1997

Comprehensive Commentary on Rose Mary Green v. Larry Nevers et al. (6th Cir. 1997) Introduction The case of Rose Mary Green, Personal Representative of the Estate of Malice Wayne Green, deceased v....

Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case: Establishing the Burden of Proof Under McDonnell Douglas Framework

Date: Apr 26, 1997

Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case: Establishing the Burden of Proof Under McDonnell Douglas Framework Introduction The case of Gerald C. Woythal v. Tex-Tenn...

Pattern Requirements for RICO Claims and Supplemental Jurisdiction: Insights from Saglioccolo v. Eagle Insurance Company

Date: Apr 22, 1997

Pattern Requirements for RICO Claims and Supplemental Jurisdiction: Insights from Saglioccolo v. Eagle Insurance Company Introduction Saglioccolo v. Eagle Insurance Company, 112 F.3d 226 (6th Cir....

Strict Interpretation of Pilot Qualifications in Insurance Policies: NAS v. Myers Sets New Precedent

Date: Apr 17, 1997

Strict Interpretation of Pilot Qualifications in Insurance Policies: NAS v. Myers Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of North American Specialty Insurance Company (NAS) v. Myers et al. revolves...

Affirmation of Due Process Protections in Prisoner Reclassification: MACKEY v. DYKE

Date: Apr 17, 1997

Affirmation of Due Process Protections in Prisoner Reclassification: MACKEY v. DYKE Introduction MACKEY v. DYKE, 111 F.3d 460 (6th Cir. 1997), serves as a pivotal case in delineating the scope of due...

Authorization Procedures for Successive Section 2255 Motions: Insights from In re Jonathan Sims

Date: Apr 16, 1997

Authorization Procedures for Successive Section 2255 Motions: Insights from In re Jonathan Sims Introduction In re Jonathan Sims, 111 F.3d 45 (6th Cir. 1997), is a pivotal decision by the United...

Exhaustion Requirement of PLRA Not Retroactive to Pending Prisoner Civil Rights Cases: John L. Wright v. Terry L. Morris et al.

Date: Apr 12, 1997

Exhaustion Requirement of PLRA Not Retroactive to Pending Prisoner Civil Rights Cases: John L. Wright v. Terry L. Morris et al. United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1997 Introduction The...

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Systems: Insights from Woods v. Lecureux

Date: Apr 9, 1997

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Systems: Insights from Woods v. Lecureux Introduction Woods v. Lecureux, 110 F.3d 1215 (6th Cir. 1997), is a significant appellate decision addressing the standards...

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