8th Circuit Case Commentaries

Assessing Residual Functional Capacity in Disability Claims: Insights from Roberts v. Apfel

Date: Jul 29, 2000

Assessing Residual Functional Capacity in Disability Claims: Insights from Roberts v. Apfel Introduction Case Title: Herman Roberts, Appellant, v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner, Social Security...

National Bank Act Preemption in Credit Card Usury Claims: Krispin v. May Department Stores Company

Date: Jul 29, 2000

National Bank Act Preemption in Credit Card Usury Claims: Krispin v. May Department Stores Company Introduction In Paul T. Krispin, Jr., Appellant, v. The May Department Stores Company, the United...

Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial in Young v. Apfel: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jul 29, 2000

Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial in Young v. Apfel: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Sheila J. Young, a general duty nurse born on September 17, 1958, sought disability insurance...

Affirmation of Zero-Tolerance Policy Enforcement in Racial Discrimination Employment Litigation: Clark v. USPS

Date: Jul 28, 2000

Affirmation of Zero-Tolerance Policy Enforcement in Racial Discrimination Employment Litigation: Clark v. USPS Introduction The case of April M. Clark v. Marvin T. Runyon, Jr., Postmaster General of...

Interpretation of Requirement Contracts and Limitations on Post-Contractual Damages under Minnesota Law: Porous Media Corp. v. Midland Brake, Inc.

Date: Jul 21, 2000

Interpretation of Requirement Contracts and Limitations on Post-Contractual Damages under Minnesota Law: Porous Media Corp. v. Midland Brake, Inc. Introduction The case of Porous Media Corporation v....

Affirmation of Abuse of Discretion Standard in ERISA Benefit Denials – Schatz v. Mutual of Omaha

Date: Jul 21, 2000

Affirmation of Abuse of Discretion Standard in ERISA Benefit Denials – Schatz v. Mutual of Omaha Introduction In the case of Mary L. Schatz v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, adjudicated by the...

Enhancing Confrontation Clause Protections: Insights from United States v. Lacey

Date: Jul 20, 2000

Enhancing Confrontation Clause Protections: Insights from United States v. Lacey Introduction In United States v. Lacey, 219 F.3d 779 (8th Cir. 2000), the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Impact of Apprendi on Federal Drug Sentencing: Upholding Mandatory Minimums in United States v. Aguayo-Delgado

Date: Jul 19, 2000

Impact of Apprendi on Federal Drug Sentencing: Upholding Mandatory Minimums in United States v. Aguayo-Delgado Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Fabian Aguayo-Delgado, the...

Alcoholism as a Material Contributing Factor in Disability Determinations: Pettit v. SSA

Date: Jul 19, 2000

Alcoholism as a Material Contributing Factor in Disability Determinations: Pettit v. SSA Introduction Ivan N. Pettit filed an appeal against the Social Security Administration (SSA) after his...

Eighth Circuit Establishes Criteria for Federal Declaratory Judgment in Parallel State Proceedings

Date: Jul 15, 2000

Eighth Circuit Establishes Criteria for Federal Declaratory Judgment in Parallel State Proceedings Introduction In Capitol Indemnity Corporation v. Gerald Haverfield, 218 F.3d 872 (8th Cir. 2000),...

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Larsen v. Mayo Medical Center

Date: Jul 15, 2000

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Larsen v. Mayo Medical Center Introduction The case of Patricia L. Larsen; Donald Larsen v. Mayo Medical Center; The Mayo Foundation;...

Affirming the Death Sentence: Interpretation of Intent in Aiding and Abetting Murder under the FDPA

Date: Jun 28, 2000

Affirming the Death Sentence: Interpretation of Intent in Aiding and Abetting Murder under the FDPA Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America, Appellee, v. Jeffrey William Paul,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation and Wage Discrimination Claims: Buettner v. Arch Coal

Date: Jun 27, 2000

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation and Wage Discrimination Claims: Buettner v. Arch Coal Introduction The case of Mary Buettner v. Arch Coal Sales Co., Inc. and Arch Coal, Inc. centers...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Lora Stuart v. General Motors Corp.

Date: Jun 27, 2000

Legal Analysis of Retaliation Claims in Lora Stuart v. General Motors Corp. Introduction In the appellate case Lora Stuart, Appellant, v. General Motors Corp., Appellee (217 F.3d 621), decided by the...

Establishing Employer Liability in Hostile Work Environment and Constructive Discharge: Henderson v. Simmons Foods, Inc.

Date: Jun 17, 2000

Establishing Employer Liability in Hostile Work Environment and Constructive Discharge: Henderson v. Simmons Foods, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Jodie Henderson v. Simmons Foods, Inc.,...

Enforcing Good Faith in ADR: Morgan's Foods Sanctioned for Failure to Comply

Date: Jun 9, 2000

Enforcing Good Faith in ADR: Morgan's Foods Sanctioned for Failure to Comply Introduction In the case of Gee Gee Nick v. Morgan's Foods, Inc., adjudicated in the United States District Court, Eastern...

Reassignment as a Mandatory Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA: Insights from Cravens v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

Date: Jun 8, 2000

Reassignment as a Mandatory Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA: Insights from Cravens v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Introduction Cravens v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, 214...

Eighth Circuit Reinforces Title VII Protections: Landmark Ruling on Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Date: Jun 7, 2000

Eighth Circuit Reinforces Title VII Protections: Landmark Ruling on Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Introduction Ogden v. Wax Works, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA Discrimination Case: Richard Allen v. Interior Construction Services, Ltd.

Date: Jun 3, 2000

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA Discrimination Case: Richard Allen v. Interior Construction Services, Ltd. Introduction The case of Richard Allen v. Interior Construction Services, Ltd....

Establishing the Boundaries of Qualified Immunity in Educational Institutions: Gooden & Jackson v. Doe

Date: Jun 3, 2000

Establishing the Boundaries of Qualified Immunity in Educational Institutions: Gooden & Jackson v. Doe Introduction In the landmark case of Gooden & Jackson v. Jane Doe et al., the United States...