Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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99-1010 and 99-1130
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Manning v. McGraw-Hill Inc.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 21, 2000 | |
97-35898
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Blankenship v. McDonald
Civil service employee, with no remedy under Civil Service Reform Act, can't seek damages for constitutional violations in workplace. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
97-35868
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McGregor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
In action under American with Disabilities Act, dispute among parties over availability of alternate positions as reasonable accommodation precludes summary judgment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
98-2783
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Ingram v. Martin Marietta Long Term Disability Income Plan for Salaried Employees of Transferred GE Operations
ERISA plan administrator did not abuse discretion in denying benefits when medical reports indicated claimant was feigning mental disability. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
98-35318
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Golt v. United States
Civil Service Reform Act pre-empts wrongful termination claim, despite government's failure to follow its provisions. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
98-35019
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Adair v. City of Kirkland
Police officers' failure to object to lack of compensation for preshift briefings was not unambiguous evidence that they believed briefings were compensated. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
97-35464
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Marcy v. Delta Airlines
Proof of employer's bad faith through pretext isn't required under the Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 18, 2000 | |
97-35868
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McGregor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
In action under American with Disabilities Act, dispute among parties over availability of alternate positions as reasonable accommodation precludes summary judgment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 18, 2000 | |
99-6103
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Meier v. Rubin
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-3137
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Dexter v. The Prudential Insurance Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
96-17342
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Balint v. Carson City, Nevada
Public employer must accommodate employee's religious observance if it doesn't impact bona fide seniority system or involve more than minor cost. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-15834
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Laquaglia v. Rio Hotel & Casino Inc.
Employee is entitled to 300-day limitation period to file EEOC complaint even though state agency's deadline was missed. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-35321
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Beachy v. Boise Cascade Corp.
Employee suing under Americans with Disabilities Act isn't entitled to jury instruction on perceived impairment when suffering from at least one impairment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-1158 and 99-1189
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Corry v. Analysts International Corp.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-3324
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Shinwari v. Raytheon Aircraft Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-4140
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Schwinn v. Human Affairs International Inc.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-8041
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Nelson v. Williams Field Services Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
97-6265 and 97-6266
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Shaw v. AAA Engineering & Drafting Inc.
District court errs in denying defendants' motion for judgment as matter of law in state wrongful-discharge action. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
97-15966
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Lam v. University of Hawaii
Pattern of allegedly prejudicial comments or conduct may create sufficient evidence for triable issues of fact. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35986
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Newcomb v. Standard Insurance Co.
Abuse-of-discretion standard is used for ERISA plan administrator's acts only when administrator unambiguously retains discretion. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35473 and 98-35924
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Payne v. Norwest Corp.
In wrongful discharge and retaliation claims, district court has jurisdiction to reconsolidate state and federal claims despite refusal to exercise supplemental jurisdiction. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35655
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Collins v. Lobdell
Public employer may require employees to use compensation time instead of permitting them to earn overtime pay. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
97-15966
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Lam v. University of Hawaii
Pattern of allegedly prejudicial comments or conduct may create sufficient evidence for triable issues of fact. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-15298
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Rutledge v. Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson
Court abuses discretion in awarding attorney fees when ERISA case should have been removed to federal court. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
98-16482
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Kelly v. City of Oakland
Claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment supports same-sex harassment case filed before same-sex 'hostile environment' harassment was federally recognized. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
97-56787
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McAlindin v. County of San Diego
Sleeping, engaging in sexual relations and social interactions are 'major life activities' within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
97-36191
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Passantino v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Inc.
Employee is entitled to punitive damages award if employer does not fairly and adequately implement procedures against discrimination. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-16543
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BankAmerica Pension Plan v. McMath
ERISA does not pre-empt state-law doctrine of substantial compliance, which requires employee to designate primary beneficiary under benefit plan. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-35949
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Harris v. Harris & Hart Inc.
Employer may require employee with known disability to provide medical release without violating Americans With Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-55547
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Carpenters Southern California Administrative Corp. v. Knight
Without subject matter jurisdiction, court may not award attorney fees and costs under ERISA claim. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 |