Case law

Chamness v. McHugh

814 F. Supp. 2d 7 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 30, 2011

[e]nsure only the best qualified Soldiers are retained beyond 20 years of qualifying service for non-regular retired pay. … qualified” soldiers.

Okpara v. District of Columbia

174 F. Supp. 3d 6 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 24, 2016

Rather, the expert must clearly articulate and reference a standard of care by which the defendant’s actions can be measured. … Resp. to Pl.’s Statement of Undisputed Material Facts ¶ 20).1 It is true that Klotz did not state the basis for his opinion as clearly as he might.

United States House of Representatives v. Burwell

130 F. Supp. 3d 53 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 9, 2015

Specifically, these “cost-sharing” provisions require insurance companies that offer qualified health plans through the ACA to reduce the out-of-pocket cost of insurance coverage for policyholders who qualify. … That important fact clearly distinguishes this case. As discussed below, the injury here is sufficiently concrete and particularized as to the whole House.

Anderson v. Nixon

444 F. Supp. 1195 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 26, 1978

In this case of first impression, inquiry starts with certain well-established premises. … Another inquiry involving plaintiffs sources in CIA was lacking in sufficient specificity to be clearly relevant to the present controversy. 4 .

Payne v. District of Columbia Government

District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 29, 2010

municipal liability for the District of Columbia under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; that the individual defendants enjoy qualified immunity under § 1983; that Payne has failed to allege a prima facie case of hostile work environment … failed to overcome the individual Defendants’ entitlement to qualified immunity.

Coles v. Harris Teeter, LLC

217 F. Supp. 3d 185 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 14, 2016

Wrongful Termination In considering Plaintiff’s wrongful-termination claim, the Court starts with the well- established principle that “in the District of Columbia . . . an employer may discharge an at-will employee … (MMTA) – of allowing qualifying patients to use medical marijuana prescribed by their physicians. See Compl., ¶¶ 30-33.

Truckers United for Safety v. Mead

201 F. Supp. 2d 52 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 26, 2002

The language of the DOT Appropriations Law also does not demonstrate that the Government was substantially justified in its position where the statutory and legal framework of the IG’s authority were clearly established at … The EAJA establishes á rate of $125.00 per hour for attorney’s fees “unless the court determines that an increase in the cost of living or a special factor, such as limited availability of qualified attorneys for the proceedings

Brady v. Livingood

456 F. Supp. 2d 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 29, 2006

Plaintiff’s Non-Selection for Promotions To establish a prima facie case of discrimination based on failure to promote, plaintiff must demonstrate that (1) [he] is a member of a protected class; (2)[ ]he was qualified for … Applying these standards, Brady clearly fails to establish a prima facie case of a racially hostile work environment.

Edwardsen v. Morton

369 F. Supp. 1359 · District Court, District of Columbia · Apr 19, 1973

The two exceptions to the sovereign immunity doctrine delineated in Larson v. … In ruling thus on the sovereign immunity defense, this Court is not intimating its views on the proper form of relief should plaintiffs prove their claims; it holds only that the doctrine of sovereign immunity is not a bar

State of New York v. United States Department of Labor

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 28, 2019

The Final Rule is clearly an end-run around the ACA. … The text of the statute clearly anticipates a relationship between two parties.

Truesdale v. United States Department of Justice

657 F. Supp. 2d 219 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 29, 2009

In relevant part, the Report and Recommendation stated: The Indictment, with regard to the CCE charge in Count I clearly stated that the offense occurred, “From January 1987, and, continuing thereafter, until the present … It operates as a limited waiver of sovereign immunity, rendering the United States amenable to suit for certain, but not all, tort claims. See, e.g., Richards v.

Ghori-Ahmad v. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

969 F. Supp. 2d 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 17, 2013

At this stage, Ghori-Ahmad need not establish that every action she alleges was in fact materially adverse. … USCIRF also contends that the CAA does not waive sovereign immunity, and that Ghori-Ahmad failed to exhaust her administrative remedies with respect to the detrimental reliance claim. Id. at 12-15.

Shuler v. Dicks

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 24, 2025

’ actions’ that demonstrates an ‘intent to deprive [a person] of equal protection, or equal privileges and immunities.” … Servs., 436 U.S. 658 (1978), against the District of Columbia, and that the individual Defendants are entitled to qualified immunity for Plaintiffs’ constitutional tort claims under § 1983.

CAREER COLLEGE ASS'N v. Duncan

796 F. Supp. 2d 108 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jul 12, 2011

The HEA also establishes that proprietary institutions of higher education and postsecondary vocational institutions qualify as institutions of higher education for purposes of federal student assistance programs. … “Advertisers should not be permitted to immunize false or misleading product information from government regulation simply by including references to public issues.”

Bailey v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

810 F. Supp. 2d 295 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 16, 2011

Such a position is clearly belied by Judge Urbina’s March 17, 2010, Memorandum Opinion. … Given the evidence establishing that Wright was equally or better qualified with regard to interpersonal and communication skills and the panel’s clear evaluation of Wright as superior, no jury could find Plaintiff more

Crockett v. Richardson

127 F. Supp. 2d 40 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 8, 2001

Ability to write clearly and distinctly and to make effective written arguments and presentations of recommendations. 7. … Plaintiff has met his initial burden of establishing a prima facie case of age discrimination under the ADEA.

Benjamin v. Duncan

694 F. Supp. 2d 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 17, 2010

Benjamin was more qualified for the GS-14 position than the selectee.” Opp. at 22. … plaintiff to be significantly better qualified for the job.”

Jibril v. McAleenan

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 27, 2023

Accordingly, the Court will grant the government's request that the Court conduct an ex parte, in camera review of the materials submitted and will endeavor to explain its reasoning as clearly as possible without expressly … The Jibrils' claims must therefore be treated for purposes of sovereign immunity as claims against the United States. See Zaidan v. Trump, 317 F.

Zand v. Islamic Republic of Iran

District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 30, 2022

Immunities Act (“FSIA”), 28 U.S.C. § 1605A. … Plaintiffs’ allegations clearly establish the first and second of these requirements.

Chinchillo v. Powell

236 F. Supp. 2d 18 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 7, 2003

When asked if he thought he could return and perform the duties of his prior position, given the therapy and medication that he had received, plaintiff stated clearly that he could not do so. … of his craft can never be ‘otherwise qualified.’ ”).