Case law

Chaple v. Johnson

453 F. Supp. 2d 63 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 22, 2006

Chaple asserts that he was older (49) and more qualified than either of the two selec-tees, who were 32 and 40. Id. Discouraged with his lack of success, Mr. … The pleadings do not clearly indicate the new name for SCSC. Compare Def.'

Dorn's Transportation, Inc. v. I.A.M. National Pension Fund

578 F. Supp. 1222 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 19, 1984

By quantifying equity, courts risk measuring the degree of rationality — a task clearly reserved to the legislature. Id., at 18-19 , 96 S.Ct. at 2894 . … In this case, the Fund apparently determined that the plan did not qualify under the definition of § 1383(d)(2), and thus liability was assessed against plaintiffs under §§ 1381(a), 1383(b).

['YOUNG v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY']

31 F. Supp. 3d 90 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 12, 2014

The “heavy burden of establishing mootness lies with the party asserting a case is moot.” Honeywell Int'l, Inc. v. Nuclear Regulatory Comm'n, 628 F.3d 568, 576 (D.C. … Plaintiffs’ Complaint clearly encompasses relief from future communication obstacles.

White v. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

999 F. Supp. 2d 250 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 26, 2013

In examing what suffices in this area, “[t]he Supreme Court [] has emphasized that sporadic verbal altercations or disagreements 16   do not qualify as adverse actions … And given that White would fail to clear the lower bar of retaliation, she would certainly fail to establish a claim for discrimination surrounding the events of August 12, 2012.

United States v. Dynamic Visions Inc

District Court, District of Columbia · Oct 20, 2017

Plaintiff has submitted several declarations and exhibits establishing the damages it has sustained. … The Complaint clearly alleges instances of fraudulent billing by the Defendants beyond that date, extending up to June 2009. Compl., ECF No. 1, ¶ 18.

True the Vote, Inc. v. Internal Revenue Service

District Court, District of Columbia · May 30, 2019

The defendants respond that the “[p]laintiff . . . does not qualify as a ‘prevailing party’ under the EAJA,” Defs.’ … “There is[] [also] a lesser used waiver of sovereign immunity against attorneys’ fees in 28 U.S.C. § 2412(b)[,] . . .

Ritchie v. Napolitano

196 F. Supp. 3d 54 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jul 11, 2016

In her deposition, however, Brezina contradicted her EEO Counseling Report and voicemail, stating that (i) Chaney told her “that he selected the individuals that he felt were the best qualified to fill the vacancies”; ( … But these cases are also inapposite here, as they are clearly limited to situations involving remedial affirmative action plans. See United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO-CLC v.

Seegars v. Ashcroft

297 F. Supp. 2d 201 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 14, 2004

In San Diego County Gun Rights, the Ninth Circuit concluded that the “[p]laintiffs [ ] established at most a possibility of their eventual prosecution under the Crime Control Act, which is clearly insufficient to establish … These assertions are clearly insufficient to establish injury-in-fact under Article III.

Shays v. Federal Election Commission

340 F. Supp. 2d 39 · District Court, District of Columbia · Oct 19, 2004

Plaintiffs also clearly met the “zone of interests” requirement necessary to establish prudential standing under the APA. Id. Additionally, Plaintiffs satisfied the ripeness doctrine. … In short, the Court concludes that the FEC has not established that the public interest dictates the need for a stay pending appeal, and has ultimately failed to meet any of the four factors necessary to establish the “extraordinary

DKT International Inc. v. United States Agency for International Development

435 F. Supp. 2d 5 · District Court, District of Columbia · May 18, 2006

The grantee receives Title X funds, however, for the specific and limited purpose of establishing and operating a Title X project. … The government clearly can not mandate such subsidization. 7 .

Roland v. Branch Banking & Trust Corporation

149 F. Supp. 3d 61 · District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 14, 2015

The plaintiff has the burden of establishing the validity of service of process. … Roland, as a pro se plaintiff, some leniency in applying the rules for effecting service of process, particularly here, in which BB&T was clearly put on notice of Mr.

Giacobbi v. Biermann

780 F. Supp. 33 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 7, 1992

While the Court agrees with Plaintiff that the particular findings are not set forth clearly and unambiguously and that the NORI is conclusionary, a generous reading leads to the conclusion that the retaliation claim was … In arguing that it is immune from judicial review, the DOL cites Andrews v.

Njang v. Whitestone Group, Inc.

187 F. Supp. 3d 172 · District Court, District of Columbia · May 18, 2016

the security referrals themselves—regardless of any subsequent investigation—could dissuade a reasonable worker from bringing a discrimination claim, see id., it is highly doubtful that a false referral, on its own, would qualify … Ackerman accused me of not being able to speak clearly and asserted that I spoke like a ‘monkey from Africa’ and that I needed a translator for him to understand me. Mr.

Showing Animals Respect & Kindness v. United States Department of Interior

730 F. Supp. 2d 180 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 12, 2010

Circuit has explained that “the mere fact that records pertain to an individual’s activities does not necessarily qualify them *195 for exemption. … Moreover, the parties dispute the extent to which Gentry qualifies as a “public figure" and his level of fame as a country music star.

Harris v. Howard University, Inc.

28 F. Supp. 2d 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Oct 13, 1998

The University also argues that Harris does not qualify for indemnification because he failed to satisfy the standard of care required by the Bylaws. … However, the loan policy allowed UNB’s executive committee to make exceptions as long as they were clearly noted, which it was.

Goings v. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia

District Court, District of Columbia · May 3, 2011

Amendment or qualified immunity, or no personal involvement in the complained-of misconduct. 2010 U.S. … Aug. 16, 2010) (probationer’s liberty interest in being free from sex offender treatment is not “clearly established” and would not appear “unlawful to objectively reasonable official.”).

Fuller v. Winter

538 F. Supp. 2d 179 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 14, 2008

The underlying basis for Petitioner’s non-judicial punishment clearly established a pattern of misconduct over a substantial period of time. … With that established, it is evident that the Secretary’s decision in this, case fails to pass muster.

Yusuff v. District of Columbia

District Court, District of Columbia · Apr 29, 2025

Yusuff disputes none of these arguments, and her Amended Complaint fails to allege how she qualifies for an ADA claim. … Yusuff “does not plead facts necessary to establish either an FMLA interference claim [n]or a[n] FMLA retaliation claim.” Id. at 17. It faults Ms.

C & E SERVICES, INC. v. Ashland, Inc.

601 F. Supp. 2d 262 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 9, 2009

It also sought to add the word “material” to qualify the principal’s duty to disclose facts to the agent. Id. … C & E vehemently opposes this contention, arguing that the law clearly allows such a claim. I disagree with both parties’ claims that the law clearly takes one position or *275 another.

Ahmed v. United States Department of Homeland Security

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 11, 2022

The APA by its terms waives sovereign immunity only for “relief other than money damages.” 5 U.S.C. § 702. … Siddiqui became documentarily qualified, in June 2020. Defs.’