October Term 2005 · Docket 04-759
Does the Federal Tort Claims Act apply private or state liability standards?
The dispute centers on which legal standards govern federal employee tort claims.
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October Term 2005 · Docket 04-712
Does a real estate firm's ownership of a property defeat federal diversity jurisdiction?
A tenant sued a state board and a property manager. The state board claims the manager is not a real party. The manager claims it is a proper defendant.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-980
Does California's death penalty law require weighing special circumstances?
The dispute centers on whether California's statute mandates weighing special circumstances during sentencing.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-623
Can the federal government ban doctors from prescribing lethal drugs in Oregon?
The federal government argues Oregon's law forces doctors to break federal drug rules. Oregon argues the federal law does not cover this medical practice.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-698
Who must prove a school violated special education law?
Parents and school districts disagree on who must prove a special education plan failed.
October Term 2005 · Docket 03-1238
Does the Portal Act require employers to pay for walking and waiting time tied to mandatory gear changes?
Employers argue that walking and waiting time is unpaid because it occurs outside the main work tasks. Workers argue that this time is essential to their jobs and must be paid.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-631
Can Kansas tax fuel sold on tribal land?
Kansas claims its fuel tax applies to sales on tribal land. The tribe argues state law cannot reach that territory.