Case law

Bachman v. BD. OF TR. OF U. OF DIST. OF COLUMBIA

777 F. Supp. 990 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 8, 1991

Plaintiff stated that he was more qualified than Dr. Ashe and that Dr. … Jackson, 641 F.2d 934, 951 (D.C.Cir.1981)). 18 The Court finds that the plaintiff clearly established a pri-ma facie case.

Steffan v. Cheney

780 F. Supp. 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 9, 1991

Classification principles established in Cleburne are equally applicable to nonpracticing homosexuals. … A "qualified” resignation is one that is conditioned on something.

Razzak v. Excalibur Associates, Inc.

District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 17, 2024

And only two kinds of disputes qualify as a grievance: (1) “a claimed violation, misinterpretation[,] or misapplication of any provision of” the CBA, or (2) “the challenge of any disciplinary action taken against a Union … That is, a collective-bar- gaining agreement may use phrases such as “in violation of any federal or state law” to establish the contours of a contractual right to be free from discrimination. Ibarra, 695 F.3d at 357.

Thomas v. Christopher

169 F.R.D. 224 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 7, 1996

Their work and decisions, cloaked in quasi-judicial immunity, were discharged in exemplary fashion. … The Court concludes that the settlement was clearly negotiated at arm’s length and presents no danger of collusion.

United States v. Goode

953 F. Supp. 2d 74 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jul 11, 2013

Goode qualified as a career offender. Id. at 2-6; see also PSR at 3 (“[Mr. Goode] may qualify as a career criminal.”). The Court reluctantly concluded, based on Mr. … The Court then found under Section 4A1.3 of the Sentencing Guidelines that Criminal History VI clearly overstated Mr. Goode’s actual criminal history. Id. at 11-12.

La Botz v. Federal Election Commission

889 F. Supp. 2d 51 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 5, 2012

Supp. 2d at 50. 1 The court has serious doubts as to whether La Botz would have qualified for the debate under any objective set of criteria. … Supp. at 853 (noting that courts need not “accept meekly administrative pronouncements clearly at variance with established facts”).6 In sum, the court cannot conclude that the FEC’s determination that ONO employed pre-existing

West v. Holder

309 F.R.D. 54 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 16, 2015

But the Cole memo clearly states that such guidance “does not 9 alter in any way the Department’s authority to enforce federal law . . . regardless of state law.” … The state defendants do not qualify as necessary parties under either standard, nor does West argue that they do.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services

226 F. Supp. 3d 39 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 5, 2017

This subsection clearly does not apply to the particular circumstances here. … Order Establishing Procedures, ECF No. 4 at 6; see also Aygen v.

M.J. Ex Rel. Jarvis v. Georgetown University Medical Center

962 F. Supp. 2d 3 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 22, 2013

"Generally, a litigant seeking equitable tolling bears the burden of establishing two elements: ( 1) that [ s] he has … As the Seventh Circuit observed in Sexton, any statute of limitations that puts inquiry burdens on a plaintiff, as this one clearly does, entails a degree of ghoulish behavior.

Firestone v. Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 25, 2019

Wang’s motion challenges her equitable estoppel claim, and she clearly anticipated the same in FRTIB’s and TSP’s motion. Despite that awareness, the Court lacks Mrs. … Firestone’s standing or FRTIB’s and TSP’s sovereign immunity, nor does it need to evaluate her claims under Rule 12(b)(6). describing a case that she distinguishes for other purposes.

American Transparency v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 30, 2025

And even if Defendant had presented more evidence to establish that connection for Dr. … Exemption 3 “permits agencies to withhold information exempted by a qualifying nondisclosure statute” other than FOIA. Newport Aeronautical Sales v. Dep’t of Air Force, 684 F.3d 160, 162 (D.C.

Gaston County v. United States

288 F. Supp. 678 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 16, 1968

Suffice it to say that Congress conducted exhaustive hearings which established quite clearly that the evils Congress tried to eliminate by its enactment of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960 and 1964 continued unabated … the standards which have been applied under such law to other individuals within the political subdivision who have been found qualified to vote.

Young v. Watson

168 F. Supp. 856 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 1, 1958

The witness was sufficiently qualified, in the Court’s opinion, as schooled in the art involving sink strainers. … The Court recognizes the Board as a group of highly qualified experts whose decisions should not be reversed without conviction on the Court’s part that the Board is clearly in error.

United States v. Pray

869 F. Supp. 2d 44 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 21, 2012

This part of the conversation clearly links the call to narcotics trafficking. … Benbow also suggests that there was reasonable doubt that the alleged motive for the killing qualified the crime as violence in aid of racketeering. Def.'s Mem. at 9.

MetLife, Inc. v. Financial Stability Oversight Council

177 F. Supp. 3d 219 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 30, 2016

MetLife qualifies for designation under 12 U.S.C. § 1843 (k)(4)(I). 2. … Because it concludes that MetLife qualifies Under Subsection (I), the Court does not address whether it qualifies under Subsection (B). .

Colorado Wild Horse & Burro Coalition, Inc. v. Salazar

639 F. Supp. 2d 87 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 5, 2009

A “genuine issue” is one whose resolution could establish an element of a claim or defense and, therefore, affect the outcome of the action. … The first is if title to an excess animal has passed to a qualified individual for adoption or private maintenance. See id. § 1333(d)(1).

Clarke v. Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight

355 F. Supp. 2d 56 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 30, 2004

The Court will not rely on this alleged “implicit” authority when the statute clearly sets forth enforcement procedures, which have not been utilized in this case. … As the Court found in Brendsel , Freddie Mac’s compliance with OFHEO’s orders may not be actionable and OFHEO is likely to be immune from suit. Brendsel, 339 F.Supp.2d at 66 .

Fordham University v. Brown

856 F. Supp. 684 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 29, 1994

available not to all qualified applicants, but only to certain eligible entities which happen to obtain funding. … Grumet, — U.S. --, 114 S.Ct. 2481 , 129 L.Ed.2d 546 (1994) clearly indicates that Grand Rapids is on unstable ground.

Securities & Exchange Commission v. Parkersburg Wireless Ltd. Liability Co.

156 F.R.D. 529 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jul 29, 1994

She suggested that the Commission should grant her immunity under 18 U.S.C. § 6001 et seq. before seeking to compel testimony. … No immunity from prosecution is required before the Court’s June 10th order may be enforced.

Missouri Department of Social Services v. Department of Health and Human Services

District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 26, 2019

As the Board noted — and as Missouri concedes — the State’s proposed FY 2014 and FY 2015 reports result in a request for federal reimbursement that exceeds the limits established by § 1923(h). … Puzzled by this litigation strategy, the Court ordered supplemental briefing, urging Defendants to set forth their position and explain how their failure to do so clearly in their opening salvo did not forfeit their opportunity