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Oklevueha Native Am. Church v. Lynch

Indian Law, Civil Rights
In a civil rights action, the district court's grant of summary judgment to the federal government is affirmed where: 1) plaintiffs failed to prove...

Thomas v. Dillard

Civil Rights
In a civil rights action, arising after defendant police officer tased plaintiff while responding to a possible domestic violence call, the district...

Scheer v. Kelly

Civil Rights, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Constitutional Law
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 action, brought by plaintiff attorney challenging California's procedures for attorney discipline, the district court's...

Lowry v. City of San Diego

Civil Rights
In a civil rights action, arising after a police dog pounced on plaintiff and tore open her upper lip following her accidental tripping of a burglar...

Yates v. Terry

Civil Rights
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 claim, brought by plaintiff against defendant police officer who tased him three times during a traffic stop, the district...

Chavez v. Robinson

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Civil Rights, Sentencing
In a civil rights action, brought by a probationer convicted of attempted sexual abuse against his probation officer and sex offender treatment...

Avenue 6E Investments v. City of Yuma

Property Law & Real Estate, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
In a housing discrimination action brought by two real estate developers against defendant city, contending that the defendant's refusal to rezone...

Saldivar v. Racine

Civil Rights, Injury & Tort Law
In a suit alleging 42 U.S.C. section 1983 violations and state law negligence claims against the City of Fall River, Massachusetts, and Fall River...

MHANY Mgmt., Inc. v. City of Nassau

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
In a fair housing action, the district court's judgment after a bench trial for plaintiffs is affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded where:...

Graziadio v. Culinary Institute of America

Civil Rights
In an employment action, brought by a former employee of defendant under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities...