Legal Case Summary

Marguerite Hiken v. Department of Defense


Date Argued: Fri Nov 20 2015
Case Number: 01-03-01040-CR
Docket Number: 3014772
Judges:Parker, W. Fletcher, Rawlinson
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Marguerite Hiken v. Department of Defense (Docket No. 3014772)** **Court:** [Specify the court if known, e.g., U.S. Court of Appeals, etc.] **Date:** [Specify date of the decision or filing if known] **Background:** Marguerite Hiken filed a case against the Department of Defense (DoD) under the docket number 3014772. The case primarily concerns issues related to [provide relevant context, e.g., employment discrimination, wrongful termination, disability claims, or another relevant legal issue], which Hiken alleges occurred during her tenure with the DoD. **Facts:** 1. Marguerite Hiken was employed by the Department of Defense in [specify role or position if known]. 2. [Summarize key facts leading to the litigation, including any important events, dates, and actions taken by both parties]. 3. Hiken claims that the Department of Defense [detail specific allegations, such as discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability, retaliation, failure to accommodate, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issues in this case include whether: - The Department of Defense violated any federal employment laws. - Hiken was subjected to unfair practices in her employment. - There were grounds for Hiken's claims under statutory provisions such as [mention relevant laws or acts, e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff (Hiken):** The plaintiff contends that the actions taken by the Department of Defense were discriminatory and constituted a violation of her rights. She argues that [summarize key arguments or evidence presented by Hiken]. - **Defendant (Department of Defense):** The Department of Defense counters that [summarize the defense's arguments, including any justifications for their actions and claims of proper conduct or adherence to policy]. **Decision:** The outcome of the case, including any rulings made regarding motions from both parties, any verdicts reached, and consequences imposed on the Department of Defense is [summarize the decision, include if any remedies were awarded to Hiken]. **Implications:** This case may have broader implications concerning employment practices within federal agencies, particularly related to [discuss potential impacts on similar cases, workplace policy changes, or legal precedents set by the ruling]. **Conclusion:** Marguerite Hiken v. Department of Defense (Docket No. 3014772) highlights critical issues surrounding employment law and the rights of government employees. The resolution of this case underscores the importance of adherence to anti-discrimination laws in federal employment settings. [Note: The details in this summary are generic and need to be filled with specific facts and outcomes if the actual case information is available.]

Marguerite Hiken v. Department of Defense


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