ORDER LIST 10/13/15 (2015)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015

CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS

14-1422 FIRST MARBLEHEAD CORP., ET AL. V. MA COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The

judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme

Judicial Court of Massachusetts for further consideration in

light of Comptroller of Treasury of Md. v. Wynne, 576 U. S. ____

(2015).

15-5330 ROSE, RICHARD W. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and 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 Eleventh Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

____ (2015).

15-5601 MISSUD, PATRICK A. V. COURT OF APPEALS OF CA

Because the Court lacks a quorum, 28 U. S. C. §1, and since

the only qualified Justices are of the opinion that the case

cannot be heard and determined at the next Term of the Court,

the judgment is affirmed under 28 U. S. C. §2109, which provides

that under these circumstances "the court shall enter its order

affirming the judgment of the court from which the case was

brought for review with the same effect as upon affirmance by an

equally divided court." The Chief Justice, Justice Scalia,

Justice Kennedy, Justice Thomas, and Justice Alito took no part

in the consideration or decision of this petition.

15-5654 McCARTHREN, BACARI V. UNITED STATES

15-5667 JONES, JAMES B. V. UNITED STATES

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United

States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further

consideration in light of Johnson v. United States, 576 U. S.

____ (2015).

ORDERS IN PENDING CASES

14A1153 NECHOVSKI, PETE V. UNITED STATES

The application for certificate of appealability addressed

to Justice Sotomayor and referred to the Court is denied.

15A216 MANSKA, CHRISTOPHER L. V. MINNESOTA

15A293 WATSON, LAURA M. V. FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUAL. COMM'N

The applications for stays addressed to Justice Sotomayor and

referred to the Court are denied.

15M30 COLON, CHRISTIAN R. V. FOSTER, WARDEN

15M31 THOMPSON, BEVERLY, ET AL. V. RUDDY, GREGORY P., ET AL.

The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs

of certiorari out of time are denied.

15M32 NEALY, DARWIN M. V. USPS

The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for a writ

of certiorari out of time under Rule 14.5 is denied.

15M33 BROCK, MICHAEL V. SMALL, WARDEN

15M34 UPSON, WILLIE D. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs

of certiorari out of time are denied.

142, ORIG. FLORIDA V. GEORGIA

The motion of the Special Master for allowance of fees and disbursements is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $70,245.52, for the period April 1, 2015, through August 31, 2015, to be paid equally by the parties.

15-5539 BROWN, TRACY V. KLEEREKOPER, JANET

15-5686 FRANCO-BARDALES, MARVIN A. V. LYNCH, ATT'Y GEN.

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until November 3,

2015, 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 DENIED

14-1153 LaCHANCE, EDMUND D. V. MASSACHUSETTS

14-1286 UNITED HEALTHCARE OF AZ, ET AL. V. SPINEDEX PHYSICAL THERAPY

14-1331 KIRSCHENBAUM, KENNETH V. DEPT. OF LABOR

14-1436 HAMBLETON, MICHAEL, ET AL. V. WA DEPT. OF REVENUE

14-1464 OAKLAND PORT SERVICES CORP. V. GODFREY, LAVON, ET AL.

14-1497 ) KANE COUNTY, UT V. UNITED STATES

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15-27 ) UTAH V. UNITED STATES

14-9416 DIAZ, RAFAEL V. QUINTANA, WARDEN

14-9470 LEE, LEDELL V. KELLEY, DIR., AR DOC

14-9875 WEST, BERNARD V. UNITED STATES

14-10066 SMITH, CHARLES A. V. COLORADO

14-10405 LOPEZ, VICTOR V. UNITED STATES

14-10443 WILLIAMS, ROCKY J. V. UNITED STATES

15-16 JOHNSON, ALLEN R. V. UNITED STATES

15-17 DAVIS, CAROLYN L. V. U.S. BANK, N.A., ET AL.

15-22 GERHARTZ, WILLIAM N. V. RICHERT, DAVID, ET AL.

15-23 PRAIRIE COUNTY, MT, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES

15-130 ANGLIN, MARTHA L. V. CERES GULF, INC., ET AL.

15-135 RUBIN, MICHAEL, ET AL. V. PADILLA, ALEX, ET AL.

15-139 VOLK, LEANNA V. WILLIAMS, NICHOLAS G.

15-143 GJOKAJ, SHACE, ET VIR V. HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, ET AL.

15-165 HINDO, NAZAR R., ET UX. V. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

15-167 CHRISTAKIS, PAGONA V. JEANNE D'ARC CREDIT UNION

15-171 DeFAZIO, JAMES P., ET AL. V. HOLLISTER, INC., ET AL.

15-177 NOATEX CORPORATION, ET AL. V. AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING, ET AL.

15-184 OVERTON, ALAN L. V. TN DEPT. OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES

15-190 HARDIN, RUTH V. WAL-MART STORES, INC.

15-192 HENDERSON, GLENN V. HOPE MILLS, NC, ET AL.

15-207 VAN TASSEL, LYNN A. V. PICCIONE, JUDGE, ETC., ET AL.

15-211 HOLLIER, AARON, ET UX. V. WATSON, RANDY, ET AL.

15-212 HARRIS, JAY M. V. FIESTA TEXAS, INC., ET AL.

15-213 LIM, CHANG V. TERUMO CORPORATION, ET AL.

15-223 CORNELIUS, E. FRANK V. DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC, ET AL.

15-231 SMITH, DAVID R. V. UNITED STATES

15-246 MAXITRATE TRATAMENTO, ET AL. V. ALLIANZ SEGUROS S.A.

15-251 McRAE, MARGIE V. DOERING, MATTHEW, ET AL.

15-261 ROSSCO HOLDINGS, INC., ET AL. V. McCONNELL, MICHAEL, ET AL.

15-271 REED, SAMUEL V. KANSAS

15-275 CHAMBERLAIN, JERAMIAH V. VIRGINIA

15-279 SONE, KENSHO, ET AL. V. HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.

15-285 ANDERSON, RODNEY J. V. UNITED STATES

15-309 KERLEY, JERRY D. V. UNITED STATES

15-5137 ALLEN, NORMAN S. V. UNITED STATES

15-5140 DRISKILL, JESSE V. MISSOURI

15-5474 KOPATZ, KIM R. V. CALIFORNIA

15-5479 FISHER, TWANA V. IRONTON, OH

15-5484 WAGONER, RICHARD V. LEMMON, COMM'R, IN DOC, ET AL.

15-5487 LANDERS, RODNEY V. NORRIS, MARCIA L.

15-5490 MAZIN, ELIAHU V. NORWOOD POLICE DEPT., ET AL.

15-5494 BERNIER, REJEANNE M. V. COURT OF APPEAL OF CA, ET AL.

15-5496 COWART, GARDELL V. SHERMAN, WARDEN

15-5497 HARNAGE, JAMES A. V. TORRES, RAQUEL, ET AL.

15-5501 HOUSWERTH, RICHARD V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

15-5502 HIGGINBOTHAM, J. C. V. MISSISSIPPI

15-5505 HARNAGE, JAMES A. V. RELL, JODI M., ET AL.

15-5512 CLAYTON, GLORIA A. V. BANK OF AMERICA, ET AL.

15-5513 CREAMER, KENNETH F. V. VIRGINIA

15-5520 TAYLOR, THERL V. PATE, WARDEN

15-5521 LEWIS, ANTHONY V. AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.

15-5522 MELTON, ANTONIO L. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

15-5524 JOHNSON, KENIS R. V. PERRY, SEC., NC DPS

15-5525 MARTINEZ, MIGUEL V. WINN, WARDEN

15-5526 JOHNSON, HERMAN V. ZATECKY, SUPT., PENDLETON

15-5528 JOHNSON, THADDEUS V. TENNESSEE

15-5541 BRAMAGE, WALTER J. V. DISCOVER BANK

15-5542 ALFRED, JERRY N. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

15-5546 REYNA, LOREN V. YOUNG, WARDEN, ET AL.

15-5550 ABNEY, CAREY V. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PA

15-5552 PAWLEY, CASH W. V. FLORIDA

15-5553 SKINNER, STEVE V. JOHNSON, WARDEN

15-5555 MAGWOOD, BOBBY V. FLORIDA

15-5556 CASTANEDA, YVETTE V. BURTON-CAHILL, MARGARET, ET AL.

15-5558 DONOFRIO, MICHAEL V. NEW YORK

15-5562 POWERS, THOMAS V. WEXFORD HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL.

15-5567 PETRANO, DAVID F., ET UX. V. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE, ET AL.

15-5568 WRIGHT, FRANKLIN H. V. U.S. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL, ET AL.

15-5570 COLEMAN, GARCEIA V. BARTOW, DIR., WI RESOURCE CENTER

15-5571 CAISON, NORMAN E. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC

15-5572 CROWELL, ERIC R. V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC

15-5573 CROWELL, ERIC R. V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC

15-5590 MOODY, PAULINE V. DELRAY BEACH, FL, ET AL.

15-5591 McCARTHY, RICHARD W. V. FLORIDA

15-5594 BELL, WADE W. V. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.

15-5596 BAKALIK, DANIEL J. V. QUINN, PAT, ET AL.

15-5597 PICKENS, BRANDON M. V. PERRITT, SUPT., LUMBERTON

15-5599 RAMIREZ, CARLOS J. V. CALIFORNIA

15-5600 WATFORD, MARLON L. V. QUINN, PAT

15-5602 ARRIAGA, ISAAC F. V. BEARD, SEC., CA DOC

15-5603 DAVIS, BEULAH V. COLVIN, ACTING COMM'R, SOC. SEC.

15-5609 ROBERTS, ARRIE V. FLORIDA

15-5614 McNAMARA, GREGG V. CALIFORNIA

15-5615 DeHENRE, MALACHY V. MISSISSIPPI, ET AL.

15-5616 DAVIS, MORRIS D. V. ARKANSAS

15-5621 BARRERA, VICTOR V. INDUSTRIAL CLAIM APPEALS, ET AL.

15-5622 BOYD, TERENCE O. V. MISSISSIPPI

15-5623 BOND, PAMELA V. DEPT. OF EDUCATION

15-5640 DANIHEL, JOSEPH O. V. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, ET AL.

15-5641 ELERI, CHARLES C. V. HARTLEY, WARDEN

15-5655 VERNON, MAURICE V. UNITED STATES

15-5663 PARTIDA-RODRIGUEZ, JUAN A. V. PERRY, FRANK

15-5665 PELA, LAWRENCE U. V. KATAVICH, WARDEN

15-5672 OFELDT, JAMES D. V. COX, DIR., NV DOC, ET AL.

15-5675 VOGT, SHELBY A. V. IOWA STATE PENITENTIARY, ET AL.

15-5676 WAGNER, SHAWN M. V. SMITH, WARDEN

15-5680 CLARK, LARRY E. V. USDC WD LA

15-5681 SABIN, RICKEY L. V. TRUJILLO, ERNEST, ET AL.

15-5707 PHILLIPS, DELORIS V. TX DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY

15-5726 DUNCAN, WENDELL V. MISSISSIPPI

15-5727 ELFADLY, RAID V. COLVIN, ACTING COMM'R, SOC. SEC.

15-5747 CLUGSTON, CHARLES T. V. BATISTA, DIR., MT DOC, ET AL.

15-5763 LEE, DERRYEL V. PREMO, SUPT., OR

15-5772 KENDRICK, EDWARD T. V. TENNESSEE

15-5784 STANTON, JOHN D. V. UNITED STATES

15-5790 VALENTINE, DAWNA V. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

15-5803 NELSON, JOHN V. KANE, ATT'Y GEN. OF PA, ET AL.

15-5817 DAVIS, D'ANGELO D. V. UNITED STATES

15-5818 CORREA-OSORIO, JORGE V. UNITED STATES

15-5821 LOWE, MICHAEL C. V. MINNESOTA

15-5822 USMAN, MUHAMMED N. V. UNITED STATES

15-5829 BARRINGTON, JOHN E. V. BABCOCK, WARDEN, ET AL.

15-5830 SMITH, PATRICK V. FISCHER, COMM'R, NY DOC

15-5831 NUNEZ, DANIEL V. UNITED STATES

15-5833 FREEMAN, EARL W. V. UNITED STATES

15-5836 YOUNG, DONNELL V. UNITED STATES

15-5838 MARTINEZ-MONTALVO, DAVID A. V. UNITED STATES

15-5841 QUALLS, THOMAS W. V. UNITED STATES

15-5843 ENYART, RICHARD V. ERDOS, WARDEN

15-5844 DIAZ-SOTO, SANTOS V. UNITED STATES

15-5848 WEBB, KEITH B. V. UNITED STATES

15-5849 WATSON, ANTHONY V. UNITED STATES

15-5852 SPENCER, RANDY L. V. TIFFT, WARDEN, ET AL.

15-5855 MARTIN, EDGAR K. V. UNITED STATES

15-5857 WILLIAMS, ERNEST C. V. GRIFFITH, WARDEN

15-5859 LEVERETTE, DAVID B. V. FLORIDA

15-5861 BAL, JOHN A. V. ITEX CORPORATION, ET AL.

15-5862 BARTHOLOMEW, KEVIN V. MUHAMMAD, A. F., ET AL.

15-5863 VINES, TONY V. UNITED STATES

15-5871 BRAY, JOHN M. V. PREMO, SUPT., OR

15-5872 BOWERS, JARED T. V. UNITED STATES

15-5873 CREAMER, DENNIS V. FL COMM'N ON OFFENDER REVIEW

15-5876 SOTO, PEDRO V. UNITED STATES

15-5877 TOTTEN, JEROME V. MISSISSIPPI

15-5881 WHITE, JEFFERY V. UNITED STATES

15-5883 CHOI, JULIE V. UNITED STATES

15-5885 CHRISTIAN, GREGORY B. V. PLUMLEY, WARDEN

15-5887 MOE, MARIA L. V. UNITED STATES

15-5888 BAINE, MARK A. V. ESTES, WARDEN

15-5889 BALSAM, ZANE V. UNITED STATES

15-5891 JONES, SHUNTRELL V. UNITED STATES

15-5892 MAXWELL, MAURICE C. V. UNITED STATES

15-5893 MARQUEZ, JOSE V. UNITED STATES

15-5896 WHITTAKER, SHADDY V. UNITED STATES

15-5897 WHITTAKER, SHADDY V. UNITED STATES

15-5899 ELENES, FORTINO V. UNITED STATES

15-5902 BURG, JAMES P. V. UNITED STATES

15-5909 LANHAM, WILLIAM C. V. UNITED STATES

15-5911 LINDOR, JEAN M. V. UNITED STATES

15-5913 HAHN, MARCUS V. UNITED STATES

15-5922 LEAKE, KATARIE V. UNITED STATES

15-5931 AMADOR-HUGGINS, ALEXIS V. UNITED STATES

15-5936 WHITFIELD, JAMES V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

15-5937 MILHOUSE, KAREEM V. UNITED STATES

15-5938 REZENDES, DAVID J. V. UNITED STATES

15-5939 IMPERATO, DANIEL V. SEC

15-5943 SPENCER, JAMES V. UNITED STATES

15-5949 ARGUETA-BONILLA, DAVID J. V. UNITED STATES

15-5950 SAGE, CHRIS D. V. UNITED STATES

15-5951 DIAZ-AGRAMONTE, LUIS A. V. UNITED STATES

15-5952 DOE, JOHN V. UNITED STATES

15-5953 COLONDRES, JOHNNY V. MASSACHUSETTS

15-5955 SACUS, CHARLES V. UNITED STATES

15-5956 JIM, DERRICK V. UNITED STATES

15-5960 MITCHELL, DONALD V. UNITED STATES

15-5962 REYES-LOPEZ, JORGE L. V. UNITED STATES

15-5966 VOLKMAN, PAUL H. V. UNITED STATES

15-5968 MUJAHID, SABIL M. V. UNITED STATES

15-5972 COX, ANTHONY A. V. UNITED STATES

15-5975 JHA, MANOJ K. V. UNITED STATES

15-5978 TAYLOR, JACOREY V. UNITED STATES

15-5981 WOODWARD, EDWARD J. V. UNITED STATES

15-5982 WARREN, DARYL V. UNITED STATES

15-5992 SHANKLE, ADRIAN L. V. UNITED STATES

15-5993 ROBBINS, ALEXANDER V. UNITED STATES

15-5994 RETTA-REYES, MARCO C. V. UNITED STATES

15-5997 MASSEY, TIMOTHY V. UNITED STATES

15-5999 CORTEZ-GUZMAN, JOSE D. V. UNITED STATES

15-6000 CHIN, TEDRIC J. V. UNITED STATES

15-6010 VILLARREAL-FLORES, JORGE V. UNITED STATES

15-6011 WILLIAMS, LOVONNE V. UNITED STATES

15-6024 MERRIWEATHER, RUSSELL V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.

15-6034 COURVILLE, KEITH D. V. COLORADO

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

15-31 PRIETO, ALFREDO V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC, ET AL.

The motion of Mark Eric Lawlor for leave to

intervene is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari

is dismissed as moot.

15-173 HARR, SIDNEY B. V. BRODHEAD, RICHARD H., ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice

Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this

petition.

15-5489 LANDRITH, BRET D. V. JORDAN, DON, 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.

15-5495 ENRIQUEZ, JUAN V. STEPHENS, DIR., TX DCJ

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. As the petitioner has repeatedly

abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept

any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner

unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the

petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin

v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992)

(per curiam).

15-5527 KEARNEY, RICHARD V. NY DOC, ET AL.

15-5589 TURNPAUGH, DONALD V. MICHIGAN

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of certiorari

are dismissed. See Rule 39.8.

15-5748 CAMPBELL, JAMES B. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC

15-5811 O'CONNOR, NYKA T. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC

The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of certiorari

are dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As the petitioners have

repeatedly abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed

not to accept any further petitions in noncriminal matters from

petitioners unless the docketing fees required by Rule 38(a) are

paid and the petitions are submitted in compliance with Rule

33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506

U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).

15-5819 DeWILLIAMS, GARY V. UNITED STATES

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. As the petitioner has repeatedly

abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept

any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner

unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the

petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin

v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992)

(per curiam). Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration

or decision of this motion and this petition.

15-5895 WHITE, WILLIAM A. V. UNITED STATES

15-5907 PAYNE, ADRIAN V. UNITED STATES

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice

Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of these

petitions.

15-5921 HARVEY, ALVIN V. LOUISIANA

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. As the petitioner has repeatedly

abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept

any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner

unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the

petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin

v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992)

(per curiam).

15-5973 KING, LEON V. UNITED STATES

15-6007 JOHNSON, THOMAS V. UNITED STATES

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice

Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of these

petitions.

HABEAS CORPUS DENIED

15-6143 IN RE ROBERT E. EASON

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied.

15-6113 IN RE TERRY MIDDLETON

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma

pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of habeas corpus

is dismissed. See Rule 39.8. Justice Kagan took no part in the

consideration or decision of this motion and this petition.

MANDAMUS DENIED

15-5708 IN RE JAMES C. PLATTS

15-5868 IN RE CONSUELO JORDAN

15-5903 IN RE KENDAL TAYLOR, AKA SHAMSIDEEN SALAAM

The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.

15-5509 IN RE TOUFIC NADDI

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. As the petitioner has repeatedly

abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept

any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner

unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the

petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin

v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992)

(per curiam).

15-5588 IN RE KENNETH W. PRATT AND CLEO DIXON

The petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition is

denied.

REHEARING DENIED

14-8938 FIELDS, TYRONE S. V. UNITED STATES

The petition for rehearing is denied.