CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further consideration in light of Artuz v. Bennett, 531 U.S. 4 (2000).

ORDERS IN PENDING CASES

The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out-of-time are denied.

The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for a writ of certiorari out-of-time under Rule 14.5 is denied.

The motion of the Special Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $12,963.14 for the period October 16, 2000 — April 16, 2001, to be paid equally by the parties.

The motion of Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SHA) for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Inc., for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of AARP, et al., for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of American Association of Health Plans, et al., for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.

The motion of National Legal Foundation for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.

The motion of the Acting Solicitor General to dispense with printing the joint appendix is granted.

The motion of petitioner for leave to file a supplemental joint appendix under seal is granted.

The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.

The motion of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioners are allowed until June 4, 2001, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

CERTIORARI GRANTED

The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.

The motion of Rutherford Institute for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

CERTIORARI DENIED

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice O'Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Breyer would grant certiorari.

COMMON LAW CERTIORARI DENIED

The petition for a writ of common law certiorari is denied.

HABEAS CORPUS DENIED

The petitions for writs of habeas corpus are denied.

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of habeas corpus is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.

MANDAMUS DENIED

The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.

The petition for writ of mandamus and/or prohibition is denied.

REHEARINGS DENIED

The petitions for rehearing are denied.

The motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing is denied.

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE

Robert L. Fenton, of Monterey, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of November 27, 2000; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Robert L. Fenton is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Jonathan James Ezer, of Bel Air, Texas, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of November 27, 2000; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Jonathan James Ezer is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Karl William Viehe, of Washington, D.C., having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Karl William Viehe is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Michael Neal Bledsoe, of Chicago, Illinois, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Michael Neal Bledsoe is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Arthur A. Coia, of Providence, Rhode Island, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Arthur A. Coia is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

James Ciccone, of New York, New York, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that James Ciccone is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Charles Ticknor Erion, of Warner Robins, Georgia, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Charles Ticknor Erion is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Darryl Bradley Segraves, of Atlanta, Georgia, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Darryl Bradley Segraves is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Robert Othniel Walsh, of Porterville, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 8, 2001; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Robert Othniel Walsh is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Timothy B. McFlynn, of Aspen, Colorado, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 16, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Timothy B. McFlynn is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

David Michael Adams, of Charleston, South Carolina, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 22, 2001; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that David Michael Adams is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Kalam Muttalib, of Cleveland, Ohio, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of February 20, 2001; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Kalam Muttalib is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

Kenneth Thomas Schachleiter, of Cincinnati, Ohio, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of February 20, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Kenneth Thomas Schachleiter is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. RECESS ORDER The Court will take a recess from today until Monday, May 21, 2001.