Case Briefs – 2008

Facts of the CasePetitioner Samson Taiwo Dada, a native and citizen of Nigeria, came to the United States in April 1998 on a… Continued

Facts of the CaseOil spilled from a tanker. The owners contended that punitive damages were not available against the owners them… Continued

Facts of the Case”Lethal injection was used for capital punishment by the Federal Government and 36 States, at least 30 of which,… Continued

Facts of the CaseGiles was convicted of first-degree murder after the victim’s prior out-of-court statements were admitted… Continued

Why is the case important?Taylor’s friend filed a lawsuit seeking information and was denied. Then Taylor filed a similar action… Continued

Why is the case important?Patient brings common law claims against manufacturer of faulty medical device which was FDA… Continued

PETITIONER:Ben Ysursa, Idaho Secretary of State, et al.RESPONDENT:Pocatello Education Association, et al.LOCATION:Idaho Education… Continued

PETITIONER:F. Scott Yeager RESPONDENT:United StatesLOCATION: Enron Broadband ServicesDOCKET NO.: 08-67DECIDED BY: Roberts Court… Continued

PETITIONER:Wyeth, Inc.RESPONDENT:Diana LevineLOCATION: Wyeth PharmaceuticalsDOCKET NO.: 06-1249DECIDED BY: Roberts Court… Continued

PETITIONER:Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy RESPONDENT:Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.LOCATION: SOCAL watersDOCKET… Continued