Violation Of Civil Rights Act Of 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1983)

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• Glenn W. Bricker, M.D. v. Henry D. Crane, Jr., M.D.
  468 F.2d 1228· 1st Cir.· 1972-11-07 ·cited 64×
  The court held that the district court properly dismissed the action, affirming that collateral estoppel barred relitigation of issues decided in state court and that the plaintiff failed to state a claim under the Civil Rights Act.
• Strathie v. Dep't OF Transp.
  716 F.2d 227· 3d Cir.· 1983-09-08 ·cited 34×
  A handicapped individual is not 'otherwise qualified' if accommodation would require modification of the program's essential nature or impose an undue burden; the court must consider proposed accommodations.
• Texaco Inc. v. Pennzoil Co.
  784 F.2d 1133· 2d Cir.· 1986-02-20 ·cited 31×
  The court held that the district court had jurisdiction over Texaco's claims regarding the Texas bonding and lien provisions violating due process and equal protection, but lacked jurisdiction over other claims that constituted an impermissible review of the Texas state court jud
• Manhart v. City OF LOS Angeles
  553 F.2d 581· 9th Cir.· 1976-11-23 ·cited 29×
  The court held that the pension plan's higher contribution requirement for women, based on presumed longevity, constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under the Equal Pay Act, distinguishing it from prior Supreme Court rulings on disability benefits.
• Altair Corp. v. de Busquets
  769 F.2d 30· 1st Cir.· 1985-08-07 ·cited 25×
  The court held that the prior suit seeking injunctive relief did not toll the statute of limitations for the current damages action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
• Rivers v. Royster
  360 F.2d 592· 4th Cir.· 1966-04-25 ·cited 22×
  The court held that a prisoner's constitutional rights were abridged by the denial of a newspaper based on race, violating equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Cannon v. Loyola Univ. OF Chicago
  784 F.2d 777· 7th Cir.· 1986-02-25 ·cited 18×
  The court held that prior dismissals of the plaintiff's suits operated as res judicata, barring the current action against all defendant medical schools.
• Tennyson v. GAS Serv. Co.
  506 F.2d 1135· 10th Cir.· 1974-11-26 ·cited 16×
  The court held that the Johnson Act precludes federal jurisdiction over challenges to state utility rate orders, even when framed as class actions seeking declaratory and monetary relief.
• Jackson v. Metro. Edison Co.
  483 F.2d 754· 3d Cir.· 1973-08-21 ·cited 16×
  The court held that the termination of utility service by a privately owned, heavily regulated utility company, absent specific state compulsion or direct involvement in the termination decision, does not constitute action 'under color of state law' for purposes of a Civil Rights
• Vill. OF Arlington Heights v. Reg'l Transp. Auth.
  653 F.2d 1149· 7th Cir.· 1981-07-09 ·cited 10×
  The court held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to hear challenges to state tax laws when a plain, speedy, and efficient remedy exists in state courts, and that municipalities cannot challenge state statutes under the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Billington v. Underwood
  613 F.2d 91· 5th Cir.· 1980-03-06 ·cited 4×
  The court held that the housing authority failed to provide an adequate informal hearing as required by federal regulation, thus reversing the lower court's decision.
• Tarka v. Franklin
  891 F.2d 102· 5th Cir.· 1989-12-29 ·cited 2×
  A rejected applicant who audits courses is not a "student" under FERPA with a right to access admission files and recommendation letters.
• Underwood v. City of Fort Myers
  890 F. Supp. 1018· M.D. Fla.· 1995-06-16
  The court held that the plaintiff's Title VII and retaliation claims could proceed, but the Section 1983 claim was dismissed due to failure to allege a policy or custom.