Legal Case Summary

Steven Castello v. City of Seattle


Date Argued: Thu May 09 2013
Case Number: 12-35027
Docket Number: 7837772
Judges:Dearie, Thomas, Nguyen
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Steven Castello v. City of Seattle** **Docket Number:** 7837772 **Court:** [Specify court if known, e.g., Superior Court of Washington] **Date:** [Specify date of decision if available] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Steven Castello - **Defendant:** City of Seattle **Background:** Steven Castello brought a lawsuit against the City of Seattle citing grievances related to [briefly outline the nature of grievances, e.g., employment disputes, housing issues, public safety concerns, etc.]. The plaintiff alleged that certain actions taken by the City violated his rights or caused him harm. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues at stake in this case included: 1. [Specify first legal issue, e.g., violation of rights under a specific statute] 2. [Specify second legal issue, if applicable] 3. [Any other pertinent legal questions] **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Castello argued that the actions of the City of Seattle were unjust and constituted [specify the legal basis for claims, e.g., negligence, civil rights violation, breach of contract]. He sought [specify relief sought, e.g., damages, injunction]. - **Defendant's Argument:** The City of Seattle challenged the claims by asserting that [briefly outline the city’s defenses, e.g., compliance with laws, lack of responsibility, public policy concerns]. The City argued that Castello's claims were unfounded and should be dismissed. **Court's Decision:** [Summarize the court's ruling, whether it was in favor of Castello or the City, and any relevant findings of fact or conclusions of law. Mention if the decision included any orders or directives.] **Implications:** The outcome of the case had implications for [discuss potential ramifications, such as changes in policies, precedents set for future cases, or impacts on public services]. **Conclusion:** The case of Steven Castello v. City of Seattle highlights important issues surrounding [summarize overarching themes such as municipal accountability, individual rights, and the interplay between citizens and government]. The court's decision reflects [evaluate the significance of the ruling within the context of the law or public policy]. **Note:** [Include any additional information about appeals, ongoing related litigation, or public reaction if relevant]. --- Please provide specific details about the case for a more tailored summary if available.

Steven Castello v. City of Seattle


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