Legal Case Summary

Shane Sopher v. Michael Washington


Date Argued: Thu Nov 05 2009
Case Number: 08-35925
Docket Number: 7848698
Judges:Kozinski, Fisher, Paez
Duration: 41 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Shane Sopher v. Michael Washington** **Docket Number:** 7848698 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Shane Sopher - **Defendant:** Michael Washington **Background:** Shane Sopher initiated legal proceedings against Michael Washington, alleging that the defendant engaged in actions that caused harm or injury to the plaintiff. The specifics of the case revolve around claims that may include but are not limited to negligence, breach of contract, or personal injury, depending on the context and nature of the interactions between the two parties. **Facts:** - [Insert pertinent facts of the case, such as the incident leading to the lawsuit, the relationship between the parties, and any relevant timelines or events.] - [Detail any interactions or incidents that led to the plaintiff's claims against the defendant.] **Legal Issues:** - The primary legal issues concern [insert key legal questions or statutes that are relevant to the case, such as issues of liability, damages, or defenses raised by the defendant]. - The plaintiff's burden of proof regarding [specify claims, such as proving negligence or the existence of a contract]. **Court Proceedings:** - The case was presented in [insert court name] and involved various motions and hearings, including [describe any significant motions filed, such as motions to dismiss, summary judgment, or evidentiary hearings]. - [Insert details of the trial or hearing process, including witness testimonies, expert witnesses, or significant evidence presented.] **Decision:** - The court ultimately decided in favor of [insert which party prevailed in the case, with a brief explanation of the judgement]. - [Provide details on the ruling, such as whether damages were awarded, any injunctions issued, or if the case was dismissed.] **Implications:** - The ruling has implications for [insert any broader impact of the case on legal precedent, policy changes, or its effects on the parties involved]. - This case may serve as a reference point for similar disputes in the future. **Conclusion:** Shane Sopher v. Michael Washington highlights important aspects of [insert relevant legal principles or societal issues raised by the case], illustrating the complexities of [summarize the legal area or context involved, such as civil rights, personal injury law, etc.]. Future cases may look to this decision as a guiding precedent. [Note: Actual details regarding the case, such as dates, facts, and judicial findings, would need to be filled in, as they are not provided in the prompt.]

Shane Sopher v. Michael Washington


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