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(ORDER LIST: 566 U.S.)
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS
10-1240 THALER, DIR., TX DCJ V. ARNOLD, ANTHONY C.
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari
is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded
remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit for further consideration in light of Lafler v. Cooper,
566 U.S. ___ (2012).
10-1557 THURMER, WARDEN V. KERR, WILLIAM R.
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari
is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
for further consideration in light of Lafler v. Cooper, 566
U.S. ___ (2012).
10-8629 SMITH, OSCAR V. COLSON, WARDEN
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
10-10543 LOVELL, JOY V. DUFFEY, SHERRI
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Cullen v. Pinholster, 563 U.S. ___
(2011).
10-11031 CANTU, IVAN A. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
11-725 ASSN. FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY V. MYRIAD GENETICS, ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for further
consideration in light of Mayo Collaborative Services v.
Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
11-5067 MIDDLEBROOKS, DONALD R. V. COLSON, WARDEN
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
11-6589 RODRIGUEZ, CECILIA C. V. OKLAHOMA
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Court
of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma for further consideration in
light of Missouri v. Frye, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
11-6969 NEWBURY, DONALD K. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
11-7978 WOODS, DWAYNE A. V. HOLBROOK, SUPT., WA
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. ___ (2012).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
11M87 KAETZ, WILLIAM F. V. KAETZ, CORNELIA A.
11M88 JENNINGS, DOUGLAS V. UNITED STATES
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions
for writs of certiorari out of time are denied.
11M89 KIRSCH, WILLIAM J. V. O'NEIL, PATRICK L., ET AL.
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition
for a writ of certiorari out of time under Rule 14.5 is
denied.
11M90 ARIAS, LUIS V. UNITED STATES
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition
for a writ of certiorari out of time is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of
this motion.
11-798 AM. TRUCKING ASSN., INC. V. LOS ANGELES, CA, ET AL.
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in
this case expressing the views of the United States.
11-8363 IN RE ROCHELLE M. EVANS
11-8384 PETERSON, JOHN K. V. SEAMAN, PANDITA
11-8406 BIRDETTE, JAMES A. V. GA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
11-8501 HAN, JUNFENG, ET AL. V. GUO, JIANONG, ET AL.
11-8505 FISHER, NANCY V. VIZIONCORE, INC., ET AL.
11-8521 AREF, KHAIRY V. HICKMAN, RODERICK Q., ET AL.
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until April 16,
2012, within which to pay the docketing fees required by Rule
38(a) and to submit petitions in compliance with Rule 33.1 of
the Rules of this Court.
CERTIORARI GRANTED
11-817 FLORIDA V. HARRIS, CLAYTON
The motion of National Police Canine Association, et al. for
leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of
respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
CERTIORARI DENIED
10-8116 FRYE, GALIN E. V. MISSOURI
10-9742 COOK, DANIEL W. V. ARIZONA
10-10782 WILLIAMS, MARCEL W. V. ARKANSAS
10-11036 BALENTINE, JOHN L. V. TEXAS
11-457 KITSAP ALLIANCE PROPERTY OWNERS V. CENTRAL PUGET SOUND
11-561 SMITH, JUDY P., ET AL. V. FIELDS, ANDREA, ET AL.
11-622 HTH CORP., ET AL. V. FRANKL, JOSEPH F.
11-677 MOORE, DAVID L. V. GUERRERO, ESPERANZA, ET AL.
11-741 ) PHILIP MORRIS USA, ET AL. V. CAMPBELL, FRANKLIN D.
)
11-756 ) R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. V. CAMPBELL, FRANKLIN D.
11-752 R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. V. GRAY, CAROLYN A.
11-754 R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. V. MARTIN, MATHILDE
11-755 R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. V. HALL, AMANDA J.
11-773 GUERRA, LIONEL V. SHINSEKI, SEC. OF VA
11-780 HOWARD, AARON L. V. WALGREEN CO.
11-782 MARINA POINT DEVELOP., ET AL. V. CNTR. FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
11-786 NAMPA CLASSICAL ACADEMY, ET AL. V. GOESLING, WILLIAM, ET AL.
11-800 APOTEX INC., ET AL. V. ALLERGAN, INC., ET AL.
11-825 FREY, TIMOTHY A., ET AL. V. COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY OF MD
11-885 FREEMAN, MONTE K. V. MML BAY STATE LIFE INSURANCE CO.
11-886 KENNEDY, HAROLD L. V. TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
11-887 PIRILA, MARVIN, ET AL. V. THOMSON TOWNSHIP, MN, ET AL.
11-891 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA V. ASSN. FOR LOS ANGELES DEPUTY
11-892 ASTER, HERMAN V. ASTER, ZDENKA
11-893 LOUDERMILK, JOHN, ET UX. V. DANNER, MICHAEL, ET AL.
11-900 CABELL, ROBERT W. V. SONY ENTERTAINMENT, INC., ET AL.
11-906 POWERCOMM, LLC V. HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC, ET AL.
11-910 JOHNSON, BRADLEY V. POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL, ET AL.
11-914 HOUSTON, WILLIAM V. EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
11-917 NUCOR CORPORATION, ET AL. V. BENNETT, CORNELIUS, ET AL.
11-918 SIWULA, JOHN T. V. HORNELLSVILLE, NY, ET AL.
11-924 RICK, JEANETTE, ET AL. V. WYETH, ET AL.
11-933 SILVA, LISA M. V. NEW BEDFORD, MA
11-990 H.D. SMITH WHOLESALE DRUG CO. V. SMITH, W. STEVE, ET AL.
11-1021 EDWARDS, VINNIE D. V. OHIO
11-1033 JOSEPH, JOEL D. V. ATT'Y GRIEVANCE COMMISSION OF MD
11-1043 KIVISTO, JUSSI K. V. SUPREME COURT OF IL
11-1048 RONCALLO, JOHN V. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP.
11-5941 SANDERS, DAVID L. V. KENTUCKY
11-6427 FOSTER, CLEVE V. TEXAS
11-6472 McGEHEE, JASON F. V. ARKANSAS
11-6594 TEMPLET, TONY V. UNITED STATES
11-6624 NEWBOLD, JOSEPH K. V. NORTH CAROLINA
11-6891 POLK, DARIUS V. ILLINOIS
11-7098 WHITE, ROBERT L. V. LONGINO, DEPUTY WARDEN, ET AL.
11-7120 DAKER, WASEEM V. WARREN, SHERIFF
11-7523 DUNCAN, JOSEPH E. V. UNITED STATES
11-7669 EL-MUMIT, ABDULLAH H. V. LOUISIANA
11-7838 ) GONZALES, JOHN A. V. CALIFORNIA
)
11-8133 ) SOLIZ, MICHAEL V. CALIFORNIA
11-8066 ) GIBSON, ELVIS V. USDC WD MO
)
11-8067 ) McCORKLE, CHARLENE V. USDC WD MO
)
11-8068 ) WATKINS, WARREN V. USDC WD MO
)
11-8481 ) GOLDBLATT, LAWRENCE V. USDC WD MO
11-8352 VIVAS, GERMAN E. V. FL DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
11-8359 ZIBBELL, JEFFREY, ET UX. V. MI DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES
11-8369 McCALL, SILAS U. V. TEXAS
11-8374 JUDKINS, JONATHAN V. ILLINOIS
11-8376 BOOMER, GREGORY V. NEW YORK
11-8380 MILLER, HARRY W. V. TRAMMELL, WARDEN
11-8387 NAVA, JOSE A. V. KNOWLES, WARDEN
11-8388 McPHERSON, GREGORY P. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8390 SANCHEZ, ALBERT V. SCRIBNER, WARDEN
11-8393 RODRIGUEZ, LUCAS V. GRAHAM, SUPT., AUBURN
11-8396 WATFORD, IRONE V. WARREN, ADM'R, NJ, ET AL.
11-8399 VANN, STANLEY V. OKLAHOMA
11-8407 BAEZ, ROBERTO V. HUNT, GARLAND R., ET AL.
11-8415 DAVIS, IVAN V. ROZUM, GERALD, ET AL.
11-8416 EMMETT, BARRY P. V. McGUIRE, JASON, ET AL.
11-8417 CRUMP, HORACE W. V. CARUSO, PATRICIA A., ET AL.
11-8418 GHOLSON, LONNIE M. V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC
11-8423 CODY, ROBERT L. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8424 CONTRERAS, EDWIN V. URIBE, WARDEN
11-8425 DUNN, DEMARCUS V. ILLINOIS
11-8429 VELEZ, PEDRO V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8436 BROCK, NATHAN V. INDIANA
11-8445 PLAISANCE, MANUEL V. LOUISIANA
11-8447 AGUIRRE, BERNARDO V. V. CAMPBELL, WARDEN, ET AL.
11-8448 BOTES, A. STEPHAN V. STEEL, BRIAN
11-8450 CRUMMIE, JIMMIE V. FLORIDA
11-8453 BROWN, KENNETH R. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8457 ZINK, DAVID V. STEELE, WARDEN
11-8460 JACOBOWITZ, IRWIN V. DARTMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ET AL.
11-8468 WESLEY M. V. SHEBOYGAN CTY. DEPT. OF H&HS
11-8472 CHRISTIAN, ALFREDA V. WALGREEN COMPANY
11-8475 ANDERSON, RONNELL L. V. COOPER, WARDEN
11-8477 BILAL, JAMAAL A. V. WILKINS, DAVID, ET AL.
11-8484 NICKERSON-MALPHER, MARGARET K. V. MAINE
11-8487 BYRD, ROBERT A. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8489 BROWN, ROBERT L. V. FLORIDA
11-8492 BENSON, JAMES V. TIBBALS, WARDEN
11-8493 GORDON, ROBERT V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-8495 GREENE, TRAVERS A. V. NV DOC
11-8497 HILLMAN, ROBERT L. V. EDWARDS, WILLIAM J.
11-8498 GOODS, GREGORY V. CALIFORNIA
11-8504 ITURRALDE, JORGE V. NEW JERSEY
11-8507 GRAY, MARK W. V. CALIFORNIA
11-8511 COSSIO, JOSE A. V. CASTRO, DENISSE, ET AL.
11-8512 STOVER, JEFFREY V. LEE, SUPT., GREEN HAVEN
11-8513 FAISON, JASON V. ARNONE, COMM'R, CT DOC
11-8514 GASTON, DE'AUNDRAY V. NEVADA
11-8515 GAMBLE, KIM L. V. SUBIA, WARDEN, ET AL.
11-8516 FEIGER, ROBERT J. V. HICKMAN, RODERICK Q., ET AL.
11-8519 REEVES, DAMION V. VIRGINIA
11-8522 SORRELLS, JASON M. V. TEXAS
11-8523 BURLEW, ROBERT C. V. HEDGPETH, WARDEN
11-8536 AMAYA, REYNALDO V. TEXAS
11-8537 BARKACS, JAMES R. V. ADAMS, WARDEN
11-8538 BADUE, STEVE V. REEVE, KARI, ET AL.
11-8543 SWAN, RALPH V. DELAWARE
11-8563 BARRINO, TONY C. V. DEPT. OF TREASURY, ET AL.
11-8565 ABULKHAIR, ASSEM A. V. ASTRUE, COMM'R, SOCIAL SEC.
11-8580 ADAMS, BARRY W. V. McQUIGGIN, WARDEN
11-8581 BARKER, ADAM A. V. KENTUCKY
11-8584 KEESLING, PAUL L. V. CALIFORNIA
11-8585 WESTON, WAYNE D. V. CAIN, WARDEN
11-8586 LOGAN, DIANE V. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
11-8589 MACLIN, ROSS A. V. MICHIGAN
11-8667 SIMS, DAVID S. V. WETZEL, SEC., PA DOC, ET AL.
11-8672 MILLS, ALPHONSO V. WARREN, WARDEN
11-8720 CASSELL, HAROLD D. V. HOBBS, DIR., AR DOC
11-8755 DAVIS, SAMUEL E. V. BARRETT, DAVID L.
11-8757 LOZA, GILBERT V. RYAN, WARDEN, ET AL.
11-8767 GETACHEW, ALEMAYEHU V. S & K FAMOUS BRANDS, INC.
11-8791 WARREN, BRIAN A. V. MICHIGAN
11-8793 ORTIZ, DAVID F. V. URIBE, WARDEN
11-8794 NAJERA, ABIMAEL V. CATE, SEC., CA DOC
11-8804 ARNOLD, JESSIE V. TOOLE, WARDEN
11-8805 BALTAZAR, ALFREDO O. V. YATES, WARDEN
11-8819 CATON, DEBBIE G. V. KIMBLE, TIM
11-8837 SMITH, DAVID L. V. SUPREME COURT OF CO
11-8869 MONIZ, HOWARD A. V. McKEE, WARDEN
11-8876 DESMOND, CHRISTOPHER R. V. DELAWARE
11-8909 ESCAMILLA, RUDY V. CALIFORNIA
11-8925 WIGGINS, ARAMIS G. V. UNITED STATES
11-8927 WHITLEY, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES
11-8929 COLEMAN, WILLIAM A. V. UNITED STATES
11-8931 REDDITT, JASON C. V. SHERROD, WARDEN
11-8935 RICHARDSON, MICAH W. V. UNITED STATES
11-8936 SOLER, ANIBAL V. MARTINEZ, WARDEN
11-8937 RANGEL, ROQUE V. UNITED STATES
11-8939 ZAPATA, ANGEL V. UNITED STATES
11-8941 McDANIEL, KEITH V. UNITED STATES
11-8946 BRAXTON, DAVID V. UNITED STATES
11-8947 CEDENO, VALENTIN V. UNITED STATES
11-8949 DIMACHE, ELIANER V. UNITED STATES
11-8955 RIVERA-ROSADAO, JOSE V. UNITED STATES
11-8956 BASS, CHRISTOPHER M. V. UNITED STATES
11-8958 BRUNSON, JOEY L. V. UNITED STATES
11-8964 RUSSELL, DALE V. UNITED STATES
11-8967 RETANA, MILTON V. UNITED STATES
11-8972 CASTRO, GILBERT V. UNITED STATES
11-8977 THOMPSON, ANTWAN V. UNITED STATES
11-8980 BURDETTE, WILLIAM L. V. UNITED STATES
11-8982 BALOGUN, VALENTINE V. UNITED STATES
11-8984 AYALA-ROMERO, DAVID V. UNITED STATES
11-8988 LOPEZ, ROGELIO V. UNITED STATES
11-8990 LITTLES, PAUL N. V. USDC MD PA
11-9001 NEWMAN, DAVID R. V. UNITED STATES
11-9004 ROLON, JULIO V. UNITED STATES
11-9010 McKOY, STERLING V. USDC D NE
11-9019 DE LA CRUZ, LUIS V. UNITED STATES
11-9020 RUSHIN, SAMUEL V. UNITED STATES
11-9022 HARRIS, KEOKI K. V. UNITED STATES
11-9041 MIDYETT, TYQUAN V. UNITED STATES
11-9043 NADIRASHVILI, NIKOLAI V. UNITED STATES
11-9045 MERTENS, ROBERT L. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
11-904 SMITH, AMY K., ET VIR V. ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, ET AL.
The motion of respondents for leave to file a brief in opposition under seal with redacted copies for the public
record is granted. The motion of petitioners for leave to
file a reply brief under seal with redacted copies for the public record is granted. The petition for a writ of
certiorari is denied.
11-8362 MARTIN, ROBERT V. USDC SD OH
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari
is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
11-8602 CHING, WILKINS V. WARNER BROTHERS STUDIOS
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. The Chief
Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
11-8707 TATE, JAMES L. V. TUCKER, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari
is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
11-8934 SOREIDE, ARNE V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
11-8944 RADFORD, T'CHALLO V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Sotomayor took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
11-8954 TROBEE, ADAM V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
11-9063 IN RE ROBERT L. PATTERSON
The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied.
MANDAMUS DENIED
11-884 IN RE VICTOR DEL RIO
11-894 IN RE CHARLOTTE I. LONDON
11-920 IN RE CHARLES D. CATHCART, ET AL.
11-8379 IN RE JOHN L. BRADIN
11-8394 IN RE MICHAEL C. WARD
The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.
11-8478 IN RE DONALD E. FLYNN
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of mandamus
is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
11-8971 IN RE WESLEY J. CRAWFORD
The petition for a writ of mandamus is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
REHEARINGS DENIED
11-745 IGARASHI, TOMOKO V. SKULL AND BONES, ET AL.
11-5406 KAY, LISA R. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-7287 SHABAZZ, ISMAIL V. TUCKER, SEC., FL DOC
11-7357 KURTZEMANN, DAVID M. V. THALER, DIR., TX DCJ
11-7361 GARDNER, SANDRA J. V. UNITED STATES
11-7404 HUDSON, LOY C. V. DEPT. OF TREASURY FINANCIAL
11-7406 HENDRICKS, LARRY E. V. SCDPPPS
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
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