Affirmation of Jurisdictional Requirements in Insurance Coverage Disputes Introduction In the case of Lori Peterson v. The Travelers Indemnity Company (867 F.3d 992), the United States Court of...
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Admissibility of Similar Incident Evidence and Expert Testimony in Product Liability: Adams v. Toyota Introduction The case of Jassmine D. Adams et al. v. Toyota Motor...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Correctional Officer in Eighth Amendment Excessive Force Claim Introduction In the case of Ronnie Jackson v. Jeff Gutzmer, the United States Court of...
Enhancing Regulatory Oversight: Calzone v. Hawley and the Legitimization of Roving Vehicle Inspections Introduction In the landmark case of Ronald Calzone v. Josh Hawley, decided on August 7, 2017,...
Reversal of Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claim: Wealot v. Kansas City Police Introduction The case of Anna M. Wealot, individually and as Natural Mother and Lawful Heir of Waylen Wealot,...
Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications Excluded as Prior Convictions Under 18 U.S.C. § 2252(b)(1): Gauld v. United States Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. William Gauld, 865...
Culver-Stockton College v. K.T.: Clarifying Title IX's Applicability to Non-Student Claims Introduction The case of Culver-Stockton College v. K.T. (865 F.3d 1054) addressed significant questions...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Ferguson Unrest Arrests; Excessive Force Claims Partially Reversed Introduction The case of Tracey White; DeWayne Anton Matthews, Jr.; Damon Coleman; Theophilus Green;...
Comprehensive Limitation Inclusion in Vocational Expert Assessments: Eighth Circuit Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark decision of Rhonda Gann v. Nancy A. Berryhill, 864 F.3d 947 (8th...
Qualified Immunity in Probable Cause Actions: Insights from ODOM v. KAIZER Introduction The case of Charles Bradford Odom v. Kenan Kaizer (864 F.3d 920, 8th Cir. 2017) presents a pivotal analysis of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case: Sovereign Immunity and Insufficient Prima Facie Introduction Gloria A. Bunch, an African-American woman, filed a lawsuit against the...
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Limits of Preemption under LMRA and NLRA in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of Bryce Markham Plaintiff - Appellant v. Tony Wertin Defendant -...
Establishing Standards for Residual Functional Capacity and Credibility in Social Security Disability Claims: Bryant v. SSA (8th Cir. 2017) Introduction The case of Charles Bryant Plaintiff -...
Disparate Impact in Housing Code Enforcement: Ellis v. City of Minneapolis Introduction In Ellis v. City of Minneapolis, the plaintiffs, Andrew and Harriet Ellis, challenged the City of Minneapolis'...
Affirming ALJ's Evaluation of Listing Impairments and Credibility in SSA Disability Claims: Vance v. Berryhill Introduction In the case of Patricia Jane Vance v. Nancy A. Berryhill, decided on June...
Clarifying the 'Continuing Violation' Exception in Antitrust Litigation: In re Pre-Filled Propane Tank Antitrust Litigation Introduction The case of In re Pre-Filled Propane Tank Antitrust Litigation...
Substantial Evidence and the Weight of Medical Opinions in SSA Disability Claims: Insights from Chesser v. Berryhill Introduction Janet Chesser Plaintiff - Appellant v. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting...
Affirmation of 'Prior Express Consent' Under the TCPA: Comprehensive Analysis of Zean v. Fairview Health Services Introduction In Zean v. Fairview Health Services, 858 F.3d 520 (8th Cir. 2017), the...
Dyab v. United States: Clarifying Successive §2255 Motions and Restitution Modifications Introduction Dyab v. United States, 855 F.3d 919 (8th Cir. 2017) is a pivotal case decided by the United...
Affirmation of ALJ's Denial in Scott v. Berryhill: Interpretation of Listing 12.05C under Social Security Law Introduction In Paul Scott Plaintiff - Appellant v. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting...