8th Circuit Case Commentaries

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Healthcare: Logan v. Clarke et al.

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Healthcare: Logan v. Clarke et al. Introduction John A. Logan v. Harold Clarke; John I. Cherry, Jr., Dr.; and Dr. Schroenrock, 119 F.3d 647 (8th Cir. 1997), centers...

Limiting Appellate Review of Remand Orders: Transit Casualty Co. v. Certain Underwriters Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Limiting Appellate Review of Remand Orders: Transit Casualty Co. v. Certain Underwriters Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries Introduction The case of Transit Casualty Company, in Receivership v....

Affirmation of Conspiracy and Drug Distribution Charges in United States v. Payne & Foster

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Affirmation of Conspiracy and Drug Distribution Charges in United States v. Payne & Foster Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Thomas Ervin Payne & Christopher Foster,...

Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Claims: Taylor v. Chater

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Claims: Taylor v. Chater Introduction Taylor v. Chater (118 F.3d 1274) is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth...

Affirmation of Admissibility of Rebuttal Testimony and Effective Counsel in Capital Murder Convictions

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Affirmation of Admissibility of Rebuttal Testimony and Effective Counsel in Capital Murder Convictions Introduction The case of Wilburn L. Henderson v. Larry Norris before the United States Court of...

Dismissal with Prejudice for Pattern of Intentional Delay in Race Discrimination Case: Hutchins et al. v. A.G. Edwards Sons, Inc.

Date: Jul 9, 1997

Dismissal with Prejudice for Pattern of Intentional Delay in Race Discrimination Case: Hutchins et al. v. A.G. Edwards Sons, Inc. Introduction The case of Tony Hutchins, Virgil Houston, Eric Wynn,...

Montandon v. Farmland Industries: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Discrimination Claims

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Montandon v. Farmland Industries: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Discrimination Claims Introduction Montandon v. Farmland Industries, 116 F.3d 355 (8th Cir. 1997), presents a significant...

Coercive State Actions and the Right to Familial Relations: King v. Olmsted County

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Coercive State Actions and the Right to Familial Relations: King v. Olmsted County Introduction In King v. Olmsted County, the Kings appealed a summary judgment that favored Olmsted County and its...

Eighth Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment on Age Discrimination and Union Seniority Claims in Schiltz v. Burlington Northern Railroad

Date: Jun 24, 1997

Eighth Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment on Age Discrimination and Union Seniority Claims in Schiltz v. Burlington Northern Railroad Introduction In the case of George A. Schiltz v. Burlington...

Clarifying Insurance Coverage Limits for Mutual Fund and Professional Services Liabilities: Piper Jaffray v. National Union Fire Insurance

Date: Jun 19, 1997

Clarifying Insurance Coverage Limits for Mutual Fund and Professional Services Liabilities: Piper Jaffray v. National Union Fire Insurance Introduction The case of Piper Jaffray Companies, Inc. et...

Affirmation of Criminal Tort Liability for Excessive Force in Correctional Facilities

Date: Jun 17, 1997

Affirmation of Criminal Tort Liability for Excessive Force in Correctional Facilities Introduction The case of Estate of Jeffrey L. Davis-El v. Ostenfeld (115 F.3d 1388) adjudicated by the United...

DDS Evaluation Standards in Social Security Disability Claims: Insights from Laird v. Stilwill

Date: Jun 13, 1997

DDS Evaluation Standards in Social Security Disability Claims: Insights from Laird v. Stilwill Introduction The case of Paula Laird v. Ted Stilwill, decided on June 12, 1997, by the United States...

Milton Weir v. Nix: Eighth Circuit Upholds Prison's Religious Policies, Reinforcing Deference to Correctional Authorities under RFRA

Date: Jun 12, 1997

Milton Weir v. Nix: Eighth Circuit Upholds Prison's Religious Policies, Reinforcing Deference to Correctional Authorities under RFRA Introduction In Milton Weir, Plaintiff-Appellant/Cross-Appellee,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Disability and Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from Helfter v. UPS

Date: Jun 11, 1997

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Disability and Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from Helfter v. UPS Introduction The case of Sherri L. Helfter v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (115 F.3d 613)...

United States v. Wyatt: Retroactive Application of Sentencing Guidelines and Its Implications

Date: Jun 10, 1997

United States v. Wyatt: Retroactive Application of Sentencing Guidelines and Its Implications Introduction United States of America v. Glynn Wyatt is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...

Commerce Clause Implications in Local Solid Waste Regulation: Insights from Ben Oehrleins and Sons v. Hennepin County

Date: Jun 10, 1997

Commerce Clause Implications in Local Solid Waste Regulation: Insights from Ben Oehrleins and Sons v. Hennepin County Introduction The case of Ben Oehrleins and Sons and Daughter, Inc. et al. v....

Clarifying Deliberate Indifference: Eighth Circuit's Ruling in Coleman v. Rahija

Date: Jun 6, 1997

Clarifying Deliberate Indifference: Eighth Circuit's Ruling in Coleman v. Rahija Introduction The case of Gloria Coleman, Appellee, v. Nurse Ruth Rahija, Nurse at IMCC — Oakdale, Appellant,...

Procedural Barriers in Federal Habeas Corpus: Analysis of McCall v. Benson

Date: May 31, 1997

Procedural Barriers in Federal Habeas Corpus: Analysis of McCall v. Benson Introduction Michael McCall v. Dennis Benson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Comprehensive Commentary on Rural Water System #1 v. City of Sioux Center: Interpretation of 7 U.S.C. §1926(b)

Date: May 28, 1997

Interpretation of 7 U.S.C. §1926(b) in Rural Water System #1 v. City of Sioux Center Introduction The case of Rural Water System #1 (RWS #1) v. City of Sioux Center delves into the intricate...

Substantial Evidence and Residual Functional Capacity: Insights from Porch v. Chater

Date: May 24, 1997

Substantial Evidence and Residual Functional Capacity: Insights from Porch v. Chater Introduction Joan M. Porch, a fifty-four-year-old licensed practical nurse (LPN), appealed the denial of her...