Legal Case Summary

McKinney v. University of Pittsburgh


Date Argued: Thu Sep 06 2018
Case Number: 17-3084
Docket Number: 7821691
Judges:Not available
Duration: 39 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: McKinney v. University of Pittsburgh** **Docket Number:** 7821691 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, etc.] **Date:** [Specify date of the decision or filing] **Background:** The case of McKinney v. University of Pittsburgh involves a legal dispute arising from actions taken by the University against the plaintiff, [Name of the plaintiff], who alleges that their rights were violated in connection with their [employment/student status/etc.]. The plaintiff, McKinney, claims [briefly state the main complaint or allegation, e.g., discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, violation of due process, etc.]. **Facts:** 1. The plaintiff had a specific role at the University of Pittsburgh [describe the position or status briefly]. 2. The University undertook certain actions that the plaintiff argues constitute [specific wrongful action, e.g., discrimination, retaliation, etc.]. 3. McKinney asserts that these actions were based on [describe basis for claims, e.g., discriminatory reasons, violation of institutional policies, etc.]. 4. Efforts were made by McKinney to resolve the dispute internally within the University’s grievance procedures, but [describe outcome of those efforts]. **Legal Issues:** The core legal issues in this case include: - Whether the University of Pittsburgh violated federal/state laws regarding [specific laws, e.g., anti-discrimination laws, employment laws, etc.]. - Whether McKinney was entitled to [specific relief sought, e.g., reinstatement, damages, etc.]. **Court's Findings:** The court considered the evidence presented by both parties, including [summarize types of evidence, e.g., testimonies, documents, witness statements]. The court's findings include: - [Briefly state key findings or conclusions drawn by the court regarding whether the University’s actions were lawful or constituted a violation of McKinney's rights]. **Conclusion:** The court ruled in favor of [plaintiff or defendant] and [summarize the outcome, e.g., ordered remedies, dismissed the case, etc.]. This case highlights [discuss significance of the case, e.g., implications for university policies, employment law, etc.]. **Implications:** The ruling in this case sets a precedent for [discuss how the outcome may affect similar cases or policies at universities or employment settings]. **Note:** This summary serves as a general overview of the case and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice or consultation with a legal professional. [End of Summary] *Please adjust or fill in specifics where indicated, as well as any additional details pertinent to the case or jurisdiction.*

McKinney v. University of Pittsburgh


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