A school district on Long Island is litigating the culture wars. A few years ago, it challenged New York’s directive that districts dispense with Native American mascots. This time around, the district challenges New York’s directive that schools allow transgender
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$1 verdict on excessive force claim is sustained on appeal
This false arrest case arises from a stolen jacket. The victim told the police that plaintiff was the culprit. The road to federal trial was complicated; while the criminal court found plaintiff guilty, that conviction was overturned on appeal. Plaintiff…
If you want to use a taser, join the police department
These plaintiffs challenge a New York City law that makes it illegal to possess electronic weapons, such as stun guns and tasers. Cases like this are happening because the Supreme Court held in 2008 that the Second Amendment provides for…
Contract-killer's confession is admissible at trial
Contract-killing does not just happen in Hollywood. We have real-life contract killers, too. In this case, the defendant was convicted of a murder-for-hire but challenges his conviction on the basis that he made incriminating comments in violation of his Miranda…
Rolling Stone not liable for allegedly defamatory statements
This case is a good example of how difficult it is to win a defamation case. The plaintiff sued Rolling Stone magazine for publishing an article that said he was prone to fits of rage, tried to start a fire…
Inmates have due process rights, too
When the jail charges the inmate with misconduct, and the charges may lead to solitary confinement or some other punishment, the jail has to follow due process to ensure the inmates receive a fair hearing. But a fair hearing is…
Speculation will not get you a trial in a discrimination case
This plaintiff asserts she was denied commissions while working at a car dealership because she was pregnant. The argument was that her manager was delaying her commissions because she lost access to a computer program that allowed her to quickly…
Some guidance on authenticating medical records at trial
What we learn from this case is that evidentiary rulings at trial are difficult to challenge on appeal. The standard of appellate review is “abuse of discretion,” which is deferential to the trial court. While you can get a new…
Plaintiffs cannot sue Sean Combs anonymously
These plaintiffs sued Sean “Puffy” Combs, the famous hip-hop artist, claiming various acts of sexual abuse dating to 1991-1997. These claims were facilitated by a recent law in New York that reopened the statutes of limitation for otherwise stale sex…
Inmate wins sexual abuse appeal against correction officer
The plaintiff in this case alleges that, while he was a pre-trial detainee in the Connecticut system, a correction officer sexually assaulted him. Plaintiff sues under the Fourteenth Amendment. The trial court said that, assuming the plaintiff’s allegations are true,…