Legal Case Summary

Maureen Richter v. City of Des Moines


Date Argued: Thu Jun 06 2013
Case Number: 12-35370
Docket Number: 7837647
Judges:Gilman, McKeown, Ikuta
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Maureen Richter v. City of Des Moines** **Docket Number:** 7837647 **Court:** [Specify Court if known, e.g., Superior Court, Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Specify Date of Filing or Decision if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Maureen Richter - **Defendant:** City of Des Moines **Background:** Maureen Richter filed a lawsuit against the City of Des Moines, alleging [specific claims such as negligence, wrongful termination, civil rights violations, etc.]. The plaintiff contends that [briefly describe the circumstances leading to the case, e.g., an incident involving a city employee, a city policy, or an interaction with law enforcement]. **Claims:** Richter's claims include [list primary allegations, such as: - Negligence/Failure to provide adequate safety measures - Discrimination or harassment by city employees - Violation of constitutional rights, etc.]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Maureen Richter argues that the City of Des Moines is liable for [specific reasons], pointing to [evidence or legal precedents that support her case]. - **Defendant’s Argument:** The City of Des Moines counters by asserting [mention the defenses raised by the city, such as lack of liability, qualified immunity, adherence to applicable laws or policies]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case revolve around [list the main legal principles or statutes involved, such as municipal liability, negligence standards, civil rights protections, etc.]. **Outcome:** As of the last update, the case has resulted in [describe the outcome, including any judgments, settlements, or ongoing proceedings]. [If the decision was an appeal, mention the appellate court's ruling]. **Significance:** This case is significant because [explain why this case is important legally, socially, or within the context of municipal government]. It may set a precedent for future cases involving [mention areas of law affected]. **Future Considerations:** The ruling in this case may have implications for [discuss potential future impacts on municipal policy or similar cases]. The City of Des Moines may need to [note any anticipated changes in practices, policies, or legal strategy moving forward]. **Conclusion:** The case of Maureen Richter v. City of Des Moines highlights important issues regarding [summarize key themes, such as municipal responsibility, the rights of citizens, and the complexities of legal proceedings related to city governance]. As the case evolves, it continues to attract attention due to its potential ramifications for the community and the legal standards concerning [specify the relevant legal areas]. [Note: If newer developments in this case have occurred, they may not be reflected in this summary.]

Maureen Richter v. City of Des Moines


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