Legal Case Summary

HAWKINS v. OHIO UNIVERSITY


Date Argued: Wed Nov 15 2006
Case Number: 04-17475
Docket Number: 7855587
Judges:Canby, Noonan, Paez
Duration: 30 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Hawkins v. Ohio University** **Docket Number:** 7855587 **Court:** [Specify the Court, e.g., Ohio Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Specify the Date if available] **Facts:** The case of Hawkins v. Ohio University involves the plaintiff, Hawkins, who filed a lawsuit against Ohio University alleging [briefly describe the nature of the complaint, e.g., breach of contract, discrimination, personal injury, etc.]. Hawkins, a [student/staff/faculty], claims that the university failed to uphold its obligations regarding [describe the specific issue, e.g., academic support, employment practices, safety regulations]. **Issue:** The primary issue in this case centers around [identify the main legal question or dispute, e.g., whether Ohio University breached its contractual obligations to Hawkins, whether the university’s actions constituted discrimination, etc.]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff’s Arguments:** Hawkins argues that Ohio University [outline the key points of the plaintiff's argument, including any specific statutes or regulations that were allegedly violated]. Hawkins claims to have suffered damages as a result of the university's actions, which have caused [discuss the impact on the plaintiff, e.g., emotional distress, financial loss, etc.]. - **Defendant’s Arguments:** Ohio University contends that [summarize the university's defense, including refutations of the plaintiff's claims and any legal justifications for their actions]. The university may assert that it complied with relevant policies and procedures, and that Hawkins had not met certain prerequisites for their claims. **Outcome:** The court's decision and any findings are [summarize the ruling, whether the court dismissed the case, found in favor of Hawkins, found in favor of Ohio University, etc.]. If applicable, the ruling may have included orders for damages, injunctions, or directive measures for the university. **Conclusion:** This case highlights [briefly discuss the broader implications of the case, such as its impact on university policies, student rights, employment law, or civil rights]. The decision serves as a significant reference for similar disputes involving higher education institutions and their obligations to students or staff. **Note:** Additional details about the case, including specific dates, judicial opinions, and court hierarchy, may be available in further legal documentation or case briefs.

HAWKINS v. OHIO UNIVERSITY


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