Legal Case Summary

Johnson v. City of Seattle


Date Argued: Mon Nov 13 2006
Case Number: 05-35319
Docket Number: 7855682
Judges:Alarcon, Rymer, Berzon
Duration: 44 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Johnson v. City of Seattle** **Docket Number:** 7855682 **Court:** [Specific court name, e.g., U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington] **Date:** [Specific date of case resolution, if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Johnson - **Defendant:** City of Seattle **Background:** In the case of Johnson v. City of Seattle, the plaintiff, Johnson, filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle alleging [briefly state the nature of the claim, e.g., violation of civil rights, wrongful termination, personal injury, etc.]. The context of the lawsuit involves [provide basic details about the incident or circumstances leading to the claim, such as specific events, dates, or actions by the City of Seattle that are contested]. **Legal Issues:** The main legal issues presented before the court included: 1. [First legal issue or claim made by the plaintiff] 2. [Second legal issue or claim, if applicable] 3. [Any additional legal issues relevant to the case] **Proceedings:** The case was filed on [provide the date of filing]. Throughout the proceedings, both parties engaged in [mention any significant legal actions, such as motions for summary judgment, discovery disputes, or mediation efforts]. The City of Seattle [mention any defenses raised or responses to the plaintiff's claims]. **Court Findings:** After reviewing the evidence presented and considering the arguments from both sides, the court [summarize the court's findings and conclusions, e.g., ruled in favor of the plaintiff/defendant, dismissed the case, granted summary judgment, etc. Include any important legal precedents or statutes referenced by the court]. **Outcome:** The court ultimately ruled that [summarize the outcome, including any remedies awarded to the plaintiff, such as damages or injunctions, or, if applicable, the dismissal of the case]. The decision [comment on the broader implications of the ruling if relevant, such as its impact on city policies, public safety measures, or civil rights]. **Conclusion:** Johnson v. City of Seattle serves as a significant case in [mention the area of law impacted, such as municipal liability, civil rights, etc.]. The outcome highlighted [any notable aspects of the case or its importance in legal precedent]. **Note:** The details of this case summary are for illustrative purposes. Actual court documents and outcomes should be referenced for precise information on the case.

Johnson v. City of Seattle


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