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California State Foster Parent Association v. Wagner
Child Welfare Act grants foster parents receiving federal monetary entitlements enforceable right to sue under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. 		Civil Rights Aug. 31, 2010
Spencer v. World Vision Inc.
Faith-based humanitarian organization is exempt from prohibition against religious discrimination in Title VII of Civil Rights Act. 		Civil Rights Aug. 24, 2010
Brownfield v. City of Yakima
Fitness for duty exam for officer exhibiting volatile behavior does not violate Americans with Disabilities Act because it satisfies business necessity standard. 		Civil Rights Jul. 28, 2010
Antoninetti v. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant violates Americans with Disabilities Act because wall concealed food preparation counters from wheelchair-bound customers. 		Civil Rights Jul. 27, 2010
Mundy v. Neal
Plaintiff cannot receive attorney fees under catalyst theory simply because he may have motivated defendant to install handicapped parking. 		Civil Rights Jul. 1, 2010
Bryan v. MacPherson
Officer is entitled to immunity despite use of excessive force because he could have reasonably believed that use of taser was reasonable. 		Civil Rights Jun. 21, 2010
Guy v. City of San Diego
Court must consider tangible benefits brought by prevailing excessive force claim in determining attorney fees even where jury awards nominal damages. 		Civil Rights Jun. 18, 2010
Lewis v. City of Chicago
Although challenging city’s adoption of discriminatory employment practice is untimely, plaintiffs can challenge application of that practice. 		Civil Rights May 24, 2010
State of Arizona ex rel. Goddard v. Harkins Amusement Enterprises Inc.
Closed captioning and audio descriptions are 'auxiliary aids' that movie theaters may be required to provide under Americans with Disabilities Act. 		Civil Rights May 3, 2010
Mansourian v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiffs alleging unequal provision of athletic opportunities in violation of Title IX are not required to first provide notice and opportunity to cure. 		Civil Rights Apr. 21, 2010
Brooks v. City of Seattle
Police officers are entitled to immunity because their use of taser on uncooperative motorist is reasonable use of force that is not excessive. 		Civil Rights Mar. 29, 2010
Edgerly v. City and County of San Francisco
Reasonable jury could find that officers’ strip search of arrestee violated Fourth Amendment where he was arrested for trespass and released. 		Civil Rights Mar. 21, 2010
Jackson v. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics
Court denies voters' request for stay that sought to prevent law including same-sex couples in definition of marriage from going into effect. 		Civil Rights Mar. 3, 2010
Avalos v. Baca
Plaintiff must show police department engaged in policy or practice of over-detaining inmates to prevail on over-detention claim. 		Civil Rights Feb. 24, 2010
Wilkins v. Gaddy
Excessive force claims must be decided based on nature of force, rather than extent of injury. 		Civil Rights Feb. 22, 2010
Mansourian v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiffs alleging unequal provision of athletic opportunities in violation of Title IX are not required to first provide notice and opportunity to cure. 		Civil Rights Feb. 9, 2010
Mortimer v. Baca
No deliberate indifference exists where police department instituted numerous policy reforms to combat over-detention issues. 		Civil Rights Feb. 8, 2010
Waggy v. Spokane County Washington
Prosecutor is protected by absolute immunity where she sought bench warrant that instituted defendant’s prosecution. 		Civil Rights Feb. 8, 2010
Jankey v. Lee
Americans with Disabilities Act does not preempt mandatory attorney fee provision in Section 55 of California Disabled Persons Act. 		Civil Rights Feb. 8, 2010
Mahach-Watkins v. Depee
Decedent's mother is entitled to attorney fees where jury awarded nominal damages in relation to claim that officer unlawfully killed son. 		Civil Rights Feb. 2, 2010
Farrakhan v. Gregoire
Disenfranchisement law violates Voting Rights Act based on racial discrimination in Washington's criminal justice system. 		Civil Rights Jan. 6, 2010
Opinion of Brown
Eligible military veterans and their registered domestic partners are entitled to state-funded veterans' housing regardless of sexual orientation or gender. 		Civil Rights Jan. 5, 2010
Alvarado v. Cajun Operating Co.
Punitive and compensatory damages are not available for retaliation claims brought under Americans with Disabilities Act. 		Civil Rights Dec. 14, 2009
Howe v. Bank Of America N.A.
Bank does not arbitrarily discriminate against United States citizens when it merely applies federal regulation. 		Civil Rights Dec. 10, 2009
Ewing v. City of Stockton
Affidavit supporting warrant application with eyewitness statements and reliable suspect identification is sufficient for probable cause finding despite deceptive representations. 		Civil Rights Dec. 10, 2009
Becerril v. Pima County Assessor's Office
Plaintiff with limited ability to speak for long periods while under stress fails to allege disability under Americans with Disabilities Act. 		Civil Rights Nov. 26, 2009
Barker v. Riverside County Office of Education
Teacher retaliated against after advocating for disabled students has standing to sue under Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act. 		Civil Rights Oct. 25, 2009
Lone Star Security & Video Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
City's enforcement of ordinance that is preempted by state law does not violate due process where adequate notice of enforcement was given. 		Civil Rights Oct. 21, 2009
McSherry v. City of Long Beach
Exonerated prisoner's civil rights claim fails where officers had probable cause to make arrest based on victim's unexpected selection of photo. 		Civil Rights Oct. 20, 2009
The Committee Concerning Community Improvement v. City of Modesto
Fair Housing Act applies to claim by homeowners that law-enforcement took longer to respond to emergencies in Latino neighborhoods. 		Civil Rights Oct. 9, 2009
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