Meritor Sav. Bank v. Vinson, 477 US 57 (1986) Facts: After being terminated a female bank employee filed an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C.S. §2000e et seq., claiming that she had been sexually harassed by her male supervisor. The US Supreme Court ruled that if the actions of the supervisor were unwelcome, than the respondent had a claim for sexual harassment on the basis of a hostile work environment, even if the sexual acts were voluntary. Issues: (1) Whether
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Kansas v. Cheever Marisa Freeman June 3, 2014 CJ506 Kansas v. Cheever Case Citation 134 S.Ct. 596, 187 L.Ed.2d 519, 82 USLW 4032, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 13,303, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 16,039, 24 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 492 (Westlaw, 2013) Facts In January of 1995, Scott D. Cheever killed Sheriff Matthew Samuels of the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Department at the residence of Darrell and Belinda Cooper in Hilltop, Kansas (The OYEZ Project, 2014). A few hours before Samuel’s arrived at the
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Case: Crunk v. Glover (1958) Facts: A woman was denied an abortion by a doctor afraid to violate a Texas criminal statute prohibiting abortions except "for the purpose of saving the life of the mother." The Federal District Court ruled the statute unconstitutional; there was a direct appeal by Texas to the U.S. Supreme Court. A man’s finger was bitten off by a bear while attending a community auction. Issue: Does the Texas statute violate a constitutional right to have an abortion? Holding:
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Risk Management Environmental risk assessment and environmental risk management may sound similar, but they are two vastly different terms. Environmental risk management is far more political and involves policy makers. On the other hand, environmental risk assessment is scientific, and relies on data recorded by scientists and their research. There is an established tension between the two, and this tension can vary, depending where you are. Historically, the United States and Europe have adopted
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correct in its holding that the Appellee in this case failed to present evidence establishing a medically diagnosable and significant emotional harm as well as a prima facie cause of action for negligent emotional distress? Holding The court ruled the district court’s decision is reversed. The cause is remanded with directions to dismiss. Rationale The court referenced previous case Parrish v. Omaha Pub. Power Dist. in their decision. In that case
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Case: Roe v. Wade (1973) Facts: A woman was denied an abortion by a doctor afraid to violate a Texas criminal statute prohibiting abortions except "for the purpose of saving the life of the mother." The Federal District Court ruled the statute unconstitutional; there was a direct appeal by Texas to the U.S. Supreme Court. Issue: Does the Texas statute violate a constitutional right to have an abortion? Holding: (Vote: 7-2) Yes: The statute is unconstitutional because the constitution contains
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was for conspiracy to bomb twelve United States commercial airliners in Southeast Asia. The second trial was for his involvement with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing attacks. Issues presented or questions of law: The issue presented in this case where that Yousef (D) believed that he was brought to the United States against his will from Pakistan. Arguments or objectives of the parties: Yousef (D) claimed that the U.S government surpassed their authority when they brought him on trial
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Kennedy v Louisiana 554 U.S. 407 Facts: On June 25th 2008, Patrick Kennedy was found guilty of raping and sodomizing his eight year old stepdaughter. The rape was so brutal that the victim needed invasive surgery. When questioned about the crime, Kennedy claimed that two neighborhood boys committed the crime. But when enough evidence was gathered to prove Kennedy’s guilt, he was offered a deal to spare him his life and he finally admitted to his crime. He was then convicted in 2003 and sentenced
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Snow Assignment 1. If a government restricts the content of an expression of free speech, what test must be met? What are the elements (2) of that test? [Hint p 17] * The test is whether a reasonable person would interpret the conduct as conveying some sort of message. * Make sure the message does not cause a problem in society. 2. What 3 things must be present to have a valid restriction on commercial speech? [Hint p 19] * Seeks to implement a substantial government
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Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 A.D.2d 254 (N.Y. App. Div. 1991) Procedural History: Appeal is brought by Plaintiff from the Supreme Court, New York County, after the Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff’s action against the defendants for rescission and damages related to the purchase of a house. Plaintiff/Appellant asks the Court for an entry of judgment for rescission and damages. Issue: Under New York law, may a homebuyer rescind the purchase contract when an undisclosed condition impairs the value
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