Legal Case Summary

Leslie Kerr v. Sally Jewell


Date Argued: Tue Aug 02 2016
Case Number: 14-36000
Docket Number: 4116337
Judges:Fisher, Paez, Hurwitz
Duration: 30 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Leslie Kerr v. Sally Jewell** **Docket Number:** 4116337 **Court:** United States District Court for the [Applicable District] **Date:** [Date of Judgment/Order] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Leslie Kerr - **Defendant:** Sally Jewell (in her capacity as Secretary of the Interior) **Background:** Leslie Kerr filed a lawsuit against Sally Jewell, the then Secretary of the Interior, concerning [specific issue, e.g., a federal agency decision, employment dispute, natural resources management, etc.]. The case brought to light several key legal questions involving [relevant statutes/regulations, such as the Administrative Procedure Act, civil rights statutes, environmental laws, etc.]. **Claims:** The plaintiff alleged that [describe the claims, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, improper administrative procedure, agency action, etc.]. Specifically, Kerr contended that the actions of the Department of the Interior were [discriminatory, arbitrary, capricious, etc.], which led to [explain the consequences faced by the plaintiff, such as loss of employment, environmental damages, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issues in this case included: - [Issue 1: e.g., whether the agency's actions were in compliance with statutory requirements] - [Issue 2: e.g., whether the plaintiff suffered from employment discrimination under applicable laws] - [Issue 3: e.g., potential jurisdictional challenges or defenses raised by the defendant] **Court Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [party name] on [specific claims/requests]. The ruling emphasized [key points from the judge's opinion, any precedents cited, the interpretation of relevant laws, etc.]. The court decided that [summarize the outcome: whether the claims were dismissed or upheld, and any orders given to either party]. **Conclusion:** This case highlights important issues regarding [summarize the broader implications of the case, whether it impacts federal employment law, environmental policy, etc.]. The decision may set a precedent for similar cases involving [mention any specific legal principles or areas affected]. **Note:** For further details, including specific legal citations and the full text of the judgment, it is advisable to refer to the official court documents or legal databases.

Leslie Kerr v. Sally Jewell


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