Legal Case Summary

Beacon Corcoran v. Univof Pitts


Date Argued: Wed Jun 10 2009
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599291
Judges:Not available
Duration: 17 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Beacon Corcoran v. University of Pittsburgh, Docket No. 2599291** **Court:** [Name of Court, e.g., Superior Court of Pennsylvania] **Date:** [Date of Decision, if available] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Beacon Corcoran - **Defendant:** University of Pittsburgh **Background:** Beacon Corcoran filed a lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh regarding [briefly describe the nature of the dispute, e.g., employment discrimination, breach of contract, violation of rights, etc.]. The details of the case prompted an examination of the actions taken by the University towards Corcoran, which purportedly led to damages suffered by the plaintiff. **Issues:** The key issues at stake in this case included: 1. [Issue 1, e.g., Whether the University of Pittsburgh had violated state employment laws.] 2. [Issue 2, e.g., Whether the actions taken against Corcoran were justified or constituted retaliation.] 3. [Any other relevant legal issue.] **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Corcoran contended that [summarize the main arguments made by Corcoran, including relevant laws or precedents cited]. - **Defendant's Argument:** The University of Pittsburgh countered that [summarize the main arguments made by the university, including their defense strategies or justifications for their actions]. **Decision:** The court [provide a brief description of the court’s ruling, e.g., found in favor of the plaintiff/defendant, dismissed the case, ordered a settlement, etc.]. The court’s decision was based on [summarize the reasoning behind the court’s ruling, referring to specific laws, precedents, or evidence presented during the case]. **Significance:** This case is significant because [discuss the broader implications of the ruling, potential impacts on university policies, employment practices, or legal precedent]. **Conclusion:** The outcome of Beacon Corcoran v. University of Pittsburgh serves as an important reference point for future litigation involving [relevant legal fields, e.g., employment law, civil rights]. The case underscores the necessity for institutions to adhere to legal standards and fair practices in their dealings with employees and students. **Note:** For further details regarding the court’s ruling and its implications, please refer to the official court documents or legal databases referencing Docket No. 2599291.

Beacon Corcoran v. Univof Pitts


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