Case law

Burns v. Georgetown University Medical Center

District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 2, 2019

Burns argued that her showing of malice overcame the qualified privilege. … Levy have met their burden to establish that the common interest applies. 12 First, the Hospital and Dr.

Chang v. United American Security, LLC

District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 9, 2026

Instead, the DCWPCL clearly contemplates application of this statute even “[i]n the case of a bona fide dispute concerning the amount of wages due,” D.C. … Council responded by amending the DCMWA “to establish the higher wages” for security officers, id.

Hornbeck Offshore Transportation, LLC v. United States Coast Guard

424 F. Supp. 2d 37 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 27, 2006

Such an explanation by the Agency is clearly a post hoc rationalization. “Agency decisions must generally be affirmed on the grounds stated in them.” Ass’n of Civilian Technicians v. Fed. … With respect to tonnage measurement, ABS is qualified to perform the Convention measurement and authorized by the Coast Guard to issue a certificate for the vessel.

Jones v. Vintage Equity Group, LLC

District Court, District of Columbia · Jul 28, 2025

At the same time, a plaintiff bears the burden of establishing subject-matter jurisdiction, see Arpaio v. Obama, 797 F.3d 11, 19 (D.C. … Jones has pleaded facts to establish a possessory interest in a specific, identifiable fund of money that Arrington took from her bank account.

Fisher v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 19, 2020

Third, and central to this case, the PBGC promulgated a regulation in 1981 that effectuates the allocation priorities established by ERISA § 4044, 29 U.S.C. § 1344. … Section 4044.4(b) clearly promotes ERISA’s purpose by “‘minimiz[ing] the possibility of abuse’ . . . that could occur . . . during the time period when plan termination was anticipated but had not yet occurred.”

Preservation Society of Newport County v. Haaland

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 20, 2026

The ROD qualifies as an “authorization.” … On the contrary, it clearly does. Yet Plaintiffs attempt to downplay the significance of evidence like this consultation or the mitigation measures adopted in the MOA.

Cable News Network, Inc. v. Federal Bureau of Investigation

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 2, 2018

If the agency so establishes, it must then demonstrate that a particular subpart of Exemption 7 applies. … Under that doctrine, “materials normally immunized from disclosure under FOIA lose their protective cloak once disclosed and preserved in a permanent public record.” Cottone v. Reno, 193 F.3d 550, 554 (D.C.

Mdewakanton Sioux Indians of Minnesota v. Jewell

264 F. Supp. 3d 116 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 1, 2017

The Indians were permitted to use these lands under assignment established by the Department. . . . These Indians cannot be recognized as a tribe. … Circuit that “section 2401(a) creates ‘a jurisdictional condition attached to the government’s waiver of sovereign immunity.’” Hardin v. Jackson, 625 F.3d 739, 740 n.1 (D.C. Cir. 2010) (quoting P & V Enters. v. U.S.

Wp Company LLC v. Central Intelligence Agency

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 7, 2024

Nor does the CIA explain which employees searched for the records; the CIA merely states that the employees who performed the search were qualified to search those records and have searched the records in the past. … Cross-MSJ at 9 n.3. 19  Exemption 6 shields from disclosure “files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.” 5

Mylan Laboratories, Inc. v. Thompson

332 F. Supp. 2d 106 · District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 17, 2004

Because suit was not brought within the 45-day window, Alza did not qualify for the automatic 30-month stay; therefore, Mylan’s ANDA was eligible for immediate approval by the FDA. … Thus, the FDA’s reclassification of Mylan’s ANDA to a tentative approval was predicated upon the new underlying situation established by the Vermont Court.

Chennareddy v. Walker

282 F.R.D. 9 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 30, 2012

The Court found that plaintiffs had met the “numerosity” requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(a), id. at 3-4, but that plaintiffs had not established commonality or typicality, id. at 4-9. … Chennareddy was equally or more qualified than all selectees for each position.” Id. (typographical errors in original).

Callaway v. Colvin

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 16, 2018

Statutory and Regulatory Framework To qualify for disability benefits under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (the “Act”), a claimant must establish that she is “disabled.” 42 U.S.C. § 423. … First, a review of the record clearly reveals that the ALJ’s RFC determination was derived from the opinions of Dr.

Qi v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 20, 2010

Additionally, a June 1, 2006 letter from WaMu's broker to the plaintiff established that once the lease was executed, the broker was entitled to 50% of the commission, with the remaining 50% due when WaMu paid the plaintiff … Because the tenant improvement credit was a onetime payment made by the lessor to the lessee, it is clearly not contractual rent.

Jankovic v. International Crisis Group

72 F. Supp. 3d 284 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 4, 2014

The plaintiff also repeatedly uses qualifiers that do not genuinely dispute the truth of the allegedly undisputed facts set forth by the defendant. … Bieber also admitted having no knowledge of Zepter Banka, and is not qualified to testify as an expert on economic activity in Serbia.”), the Court will not rely on those portions of the expert reports discussing those subjects

Perez v. Kipp Dc Supporting Corporation

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 16, 2022

Code § 12-301(8), the catch-all provision establishing a three-year statute of limitations for claims not otherwise specified, or D.C. … Perez’s claims are barred by res judicata, the Court does not reach Capital City’s alternative arguments regarding failure to state a claim, charter school immunity under

In Re Heron, Burchette, Ruckert & Rothwell

148 B.R. 660 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 17, 1992

Glen Ayres, Jr., who was qualified as an expert witness, to establish that the best interest test had been met. … However, the cross-examination did not establish that the proceeds would be less than $425,000.00. At best, it established that the proceeds might be less.

Friendship Edison Public Charter School Chamberlain Campus v. Smith Ex Rel. L.S.

561 F. Supp. 2d 74 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 25, 2008

Under District of Columbia law, a “qualified impartial Hearing Officer” conducts the due process hearing in accordance with the IDEA. D.C. Mun. Regs., tit. 5, § 3030.1(e) (2008). … By contrast, Defendants assert that “the law clearly supports that any discussions maintained or that occur in settlement discussions or negotiations [are] inadmissible.” Defs.’ Memorandum at 5.

Vasser v. Shinseki

228 F. Supp. 3d 1 · District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 29, 2016

“To this day, that vacancy has not been filled despite the presence of at least two qualified candidates,” Ms. Vasser and the fellow applicant, who is “another African[-]American woman.” … The VA further notes that Plaintiff was “clearly on notice of [the] requirement[]” to exhaust administrative remedies, and only alleges in her complaint that a separate applicant filed suit over the same non-selection.

Wyandotte Nation v. Salazar

District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 22, 2011

Moreover, the defendant, as the moving party and the only party residing in the District of Columbia, clearly does not anticipate any issues of convenience associated with transferring the litigation to Kansas. … Ease of Access to Sources of Proof The plaintiff contends that the “witness and documentation necessary to address these factors [regarding whether agency delay qualifies as unreasonable] are uniquely in Washington

Salazar v. District of Columbia

991 F. Supp. 2d 39 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 30, 2014

Those amounts are clearly excessive. 7 Defendants' compare the hours spent by counsel for the Managed Care Organizations in these matters and the hours spent by Plaintiffs' counsel. … Cunningham; has litigated public interest cases on behalf of poor people extensively in cases in the District of Columbia, as well as other areas of the country; and, therefore, is fully qualified to do the kind of last