Supreme Court

MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017
APPEAL -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION
16-865REPUBLICAN PARTY OF LA, ET AL. V. FEC
The judgment is affirmed. Justice Thomas and Justice Gorsuch would note probable jurisdiction and set the case for oral argument.
CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION
15-1139MERRILL, ROBERT V. MERRILL, DIANE
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme Court of Arizona for further consideration in light of Howell v. Howell, 581 U.S. ____ (2017).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
16M127WILLIAMS, JERRY W. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
The motion for leave to proceed as a veteran is denied.
16M128FONTANA, MARCUS A. V. COLORADO
16M129JEANE, JOSEPH D. V. SERHAN, JOYCE J., ET AL.
16M130GARMAN, LYNDA J. V. SERHAN, JOYCE J., ET AL.
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out of time are denied.
16M131GRANADOS, ALBERTO V. CROWLEY COUNTY FACILITY, ET AL.
The motion for leave to proceed as a veteran is denied. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
141, ORIG.TEXAS V. NEW MEXICO, ET AL.
The Third Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements, as amended by his letter dated May 17, 2017, is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $219,125.57, for the period November 2, 2015, through March 13, 2017, to be paid as follows: 37.5% by Texas, 37.5% by New Mexico, 20% by the United States and 5% by Colorado.
16-7790LAN, TOM V. COMCAST CORP.
The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.
16-8423BONNER, TERENCE V. SUPERIOR COURT OF CA, ET AL.
16-8571MELGAR, SONI V. DEUTSCHE BANK, ET AL.
16-8651RICHARDSON, LENIR V. FAULK, O. J., ET AL.
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until June 12, 2017, within which to pay the docketing fees required by Rule 38(a) and to submit petitions in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
CERTIORARI GRANTED
16-969SAS INSTITUTE INC. V. LEE, MICHELLE K., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
CERTIORARI DENIED
15-1318TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. V. HOBBS, LEE, ET AL.
16-130U.S., EX REL. ABLE V. U.S. BANK, N.A.
16-308DOT FOODS, INC. V. DEPT. OF REVENUE, WA
16-315OWENS, ALPHONSE D., ET AL. V. LVNV FUNDING, LLC, ET AL.
16-706DETROIT FREE PRESS, INC. V. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
16-707DUBOIS, CHAILLE, ET AL. V. ATLAS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
16-757NELSON, DOMICK V. MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.
16-759RUTGERSON, RICHARD V. UNITED STATES
16-765LOPEZ, JESUS C. V. TEXAS
16-860HERNANDEZ, JAVIER A. V. SESSIONS, ATT'Y GEN.
16-874GOLDMAN, JUDITH, ET VIR V. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, ET AL.
16-876DOE, JANE V. UNITED STATES
16-877DeCOSTER, AUSTIN, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
16-1021NEAL, SUPT., IN V. KUBSCH, WAYNE
16-1103HARDIN, BRENDA V. KENTUCKY
16-1107STEPHENS, LISA B., ET AL. V. PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE CO.
16-1114RODGERS, KOURTNEY S. V. LA BD. OF NURSING
16-1115TINSLEY, EDWARD G. V. TOWNSEND, MICHELLE T., ET AL.
16-1119PENNACCHIA, DANILO V. HAYES, DENA M.
16-1127ROBINSON, DANIEL W., ET UX. V. MORTGAGE ELECTRONICS, ET AL.
16-1131ROTH, JAMES M. V. PLIKAYTIS, ANICE M.
16-1154LD III, LLC V. BBRD, LC, ET AL.
16-1162EPSTEIN, BARRY V. EPSTEIN, PAULA, ET AL.
16-1185U.S., EX REL. BAUCHWITZ V. HOLLOMAN, WILLIAM K., ET AL.
16-1188TAMBURRINO, RONNIE M. V. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
16-1193KERRIGAN, PHILIP J. V. MSPB
16-1195NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES V. CA DHHS, ET AL.
16-1211HASAN, WENDELL V. ALVES, WARDEN
16-1212TRICOLI, ANTHONY S. V. WATTS, ROB, ET AL.
16-1238SUN LIFE HEALTH INS. CO. V. SOLNIN, JANET
16-1256MATHIS, JERRY J. V. MUSE, C. ANTHONY, ET AL.
16-1258TCA TELEVISION CORP., ET AL. V. McCOLLUM, KEVIN, ET AL.
16-1277McGARRY & McGARRY V. RABOBANK
16-7212TURNER, MARVIN V. UPTON, WARDEN, ET AL.
16-7327BANNER, RICKY R. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC
16-7352STRAIN, ERNIE T. V. JONES, SEC. FL DOC
16-7472NURRIDDIN, AHMAD B. V. BOLDEN, ADM'R, NASA
16-7652JONES, WILLIE G. V. UNITED STATES
16-7918CRAWFORD, CHARLES R. V. MISSISSIPPI
16-7932RALEIGH, BOBBY A. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
16-7974GUILLORY, RUSSELL V. UNITED STATES
16-8158JORDAN, RICHARD, ET AL. V. MO DOC, ET AL.
16-8318WARD, ROY L. V. NEAL, SUPT., IN
16-8322THOMAS, WILLIE V. DAVEY, WARDEN
16-8345BAEZ, JULIAN V. TEXAS
16-8347MORALES, CARMEN V. CUOMO, ANDREW, ET AL.
16-8352DEROVEN, DETRICK V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-8354COHEN, JOHN H. V. CAPOZZA, SUPT., PITTSBURGH
16-8362HOWARD, JOVAN V. FLORIDA
16-8364FRAZIER, CLARK D. V. TENNESSEE
16-8366HOLLEY, GARFIELD W. V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC
16-8367SMITH, DERRICK L. V. ALFORD, WILLIAM
16-8372FERGUSON, DONALD V. CORIZON MEDICAL SERVICES, ET AL.
16-8375HILTON, GAMAL A. V. HORTON, WARDEN
16-8381WINANS, DARREN J. V. PASH, WARDEN
16-8382MORENO, FLAVIO V. DISTRICT COURT OF NV, ET AL.
16-8388GALAN, RAOUL A. V. GEGENHEIMER, LARRY, ET AL.
16-8390COLOMA, LUIS V. FLORIDA
16-8399COLEN, JOHN V. NORCO, CA
16-8409CARMOUCHE, NATHANIEL W. V. LOUISIANA
16-8410EVANS, CURTIS C. V. FISHER, MARSHALL F., ET AL.
16-8412CHATMAN, DWAN V. MICHIGAN
16-8413MAXIE, MICHAEL A. V. BRUEMMER, EDWARD, ET AL.
16-8416JOHNSON, RICKEY N. V. CALIFORNIA
16-8419WRIGHT, NIGEL V. BURT, WARDEN
16-8428SCHMITZ, WILLIAM T. V. LIZARRAGA, WARDEN
16-8433RODRIGUEZ, JOE V. CALIFORNIA
16-8438McDUF, JIM V. FLORIDA
16-8439McQUAY, WESLEY V. STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY
16-8440MOUNTS, GUY T. V. MICHIGAN
16-8444RIVENBURGH, MARK V. NEW YORK
16-8449TIPTON, CHARLTON R. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-8488HOLLAND, ZEBADIAH V. MACLAREN, WARDEN
16-8504JACOBS, NATHAN E. V. BERRIOS, MR., ET AL.
16-8507DIAZ, JOSE V. HOLLAND, WARDEN
16-8518WASYLK, DAVID V. KANSAS
16-8531PATE, JOHN E. V. COOPER, ROY
16-8535SINGO, PERRY L. V. GENOVESE, WARDEN
16-8566TOWNSEND, ERICK L. V. VANNOY, WARDEN
16-8575REYNOLDS, RICHARD V. SEMPLE, COMM'R, CT DOC
16-8579ROBERTS, DAVID L. V. MORGAN, CHARLES, ET AL.
16-8583MARTINEZ, CHRISTIAN A. V. TEXAS
16-8592DORSEY, KELLY M. V. MICHIGAN
16-8597SANDERS, LADELL L. V. CALIFORNIA
16-8662McCREA, NICOLE R. V. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV., ET AL.
16-8691DAVIS, LONNIE B. V. MAIORANA, WARDEN
16-8692LEGG, MARY J. V. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
16-8696VAUGHN, GREGORY V. UNITED STATES
16-8698THOMAS, TYRONE V. V. UNITED STATES
16-8721LARA-RUIZ, GILBERTO V. UNITED STATES
16-8729NEIL W. V. MIRANDY, WARDEN
16-8730WHITE, MARK A. V. UNITED STATES
16-8731McCULLOUGH, ROGER L. V. UNITED STATES
16-8732WILLIS, LOUIS M. V. UNITED STATES
16-8736MATHIS, TONY B. V. UNITED STATES
16-8745REYES-RUIZ, ALFREDO V. UNITED STATES
16-8746RIVERA, ADALBERTO V. UNITED STATES
16-8747SPAIN, RANDOLPH J. V. UNITED STATES
16-8749RUSK, ZACHARY R. E. V. HARSTAD, KASS, ET AL.
16-8751SANTANA, JOHNATHAN V. UNITED STATES
16-8756ZHANG, QIN V. STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
16-8782HINTON, WILLIAM E. V. UNITED STATES
16-8783GLASS, NICHOLAS D. V. UNITED STATES
16-8784FULTON, KENDRICK J. V. UNITED STATES
16-8786FATA, FARID V. UNITED STATES
16-8789SAYASANE, VONGSAVAT V. UNITED STATES
16-8790SYMS, STEVEN V. UNITED STATES
16-8794BAYS, BARRY V. UNITED STATES
16-8798SNELL, EMMITH M. V. UNITED STATES
16-8800MORGAN, DAMIEN V. UNITED STATES
16-8820ACOSTA-GUZMAN, ALEXIS V. UNITED STATES
16-8850MENDEZ-HENRIQUEZ, EDER V. V. UNITED STATES
16-8856AGYEKUM, KOFI O. V. UNITED STATES
16-8857BRACKETT, CHRISTOPHER D. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
16-687SONOCO PRODUCTS CO., ET AL. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY with
16-688SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, ETC. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-697GILLETTE COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-698IBM CORP. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-699GOODYEAR, ET AL. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-736DIRECTV GROUP HOLDINGS V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of these petitions.
16-998FLORIDA V. HURST, TIMOTHY L.
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-1241BROADBAND ITV, INC. V. HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC., ET AL.
The motion of US Inventor, Inc., et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of AliphCom, dba Jawbone for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-1271PARALLEL NETWORKS V. JENNER & BLOCK LLP
The motion of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-8348BOONE, THOMAS E. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is denied.
16-8383MORRIS, ROSCOE L. V. DOWLING, WARDEN
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
16-8384PHILLIPS, DELORIS V. DALLAS CITY ATTORNEY, ET AL.
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.
16-8395MALLOY, ARTHUR B. V. ESTES, WARDEN, ET AL.
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. As the petitioner has repeatedly abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
16-8427CLEVELAND, CHRISTOPHER V. SHARP, WARDEN
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
16-8495MALLOY, ARTHUR B. V. MONTGOMERY, AL, ET AL.
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. As the petitioner has repeatedly abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 506 U. S. 1 (1992) (per curiam).
16-8561MORROW, NANCY V. BRENNAN, POSTMASTER GEN. with
16-8562MORROW, NANCY V. BRENNAN, POSTMASTER GEN.
16-8735JONASSEN, MARTIN J. V. JOHNSON, WARDEN
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of certiorari are dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
16-8803ESPINOZA, ALEJANDRO V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
REHEARINGS DENIED
16-6405COMEAUX, MICHAEL W. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-6446LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. HUERTA, ADM'R, FAA
16-6447LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. NTSB, ET AL.
16-6469LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. FAA, ET AL.
16-6793SANTA, ERASMO V. TEXAS
16-6823SHIPE, DONALD W. V. RAY, WARDEN
16-7269BILLER, CLEVELAND V. TRIPLETT, JEFFERSON L., ET AL.
16-7461ROWE, HERNANDO R. V. VILLMER, WARDEN
16-7474TAUBMAN, JOSEPH V. MUNIZ, WARDEN
16-7513CHHIM, JOSEPH V. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
16-7592WHITE, JOSEPH, ET UX. V. ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION
16-7606GUEYE, AMAR V. RICHARDS, JEREMY, ET AL.
16-8081IN RE JUSTIN T. WELLS-ALI
16-8114WHEELER, GEORGE W. V. UNITED STATES
16-8179YOUNG, JAMES R. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
16-6032AKEL, ANTONIO U. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for rehearing is denied. Justice Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
16-7491PINKERTON, JOHN S. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for rehearing is denied. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE D-2935 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT LEE STONE Robert Lee Stone, of Chicago, Illinois, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; 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 Lee Stone is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2937 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JOHN CLIFTON ELSTEAD John Clifton Elstead, of Oakland, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; 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 John Clifton Elstead is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2938 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RICHARD D. ACKERMAN Richard D. Ackerman, of Menifee, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Richard D. Ackerman is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2939 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT ALLAN HOLSTEIN Robert Allan Holstein, of Chicago, Illinois, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; 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 Allan Holstein is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2940 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RONALD L. McPHERON Ronald L. McPheron, of Chicago, Illinois, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Ronald L. McPheron is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2941 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF KEITH E. GREGORY Keith E. Gregory, of Lompoc, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; 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 Keith E. Gregory is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2942 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF STEPHEN CARL WOODRUFF Stephen Carl Woodruff, of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of October 31, 2016; 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 Stephen Carl Woodruff is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2949 IN THE MATTER OF RANKIN JOHNSON, IV Rankin Johnson, IV, of Portland, Oregon, having requested to resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys admitted to the practice of law before this Court. The Rule to Show Cause, issued on February 21, 2017, is discharged. D-2951 IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY SCOTT SCHWARTZ Jeffrey Scott Schwartz, of San Diego, California, having requested to resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys admitted to the practice of law before this Court. The Rule to Show Cause, issued on February 21, 2017, is discharged. D-2952 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JEFFREY D. MOFFATT Jeffrey D. Moffatt, of Lancaster, California, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of March 20, 2017; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and a response having been filed; It is ordered that Jeffrey D. Moffatt is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2953 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF DEAN I. ORLOFF Dean I. Orloff, of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of March 20, 2017; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and a response having been filed; It is ordered that Dean I. Orloff is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court. D-2967 IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES D. SEPTOWSKI Charles D. Septowski, of St. Louis, Missouri, having requested to resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys admitted to the practice of law before this Court. The Rule to Show Cause, issued on April 17, 2017, is discharged.