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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS
13-1305COVENTRY HEALTH CARE V. NEVILS, JODIE
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme
Court of Missouri for further consideration in light of new
regulations promulgated by the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM). See OPM, Final Rule, Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program; Subrogation and Reimbursement Recovery, 80 Fed. Reg.
29,203 (May 21, 2015) (5 C.F.R. 890.106).
13-1467AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY V. KOBOLD, MATTHEW
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Court of
Appeals of Arizona, Division One, for further consideration in
light of new regulations promulgated by the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM). See OPM, Final Rule, Federal Employees Health
Benefits Program; Subrogation and Reimbursement Recovery,
80 Fed. Reg. 29,203 (May 21, 2015) (5 C.F.R. 890.106).
14-35BERGER, PHIL, ET AL. V. ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA, ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Walker v. Texas Div., Sons of
Confederate Veterans, Inc., 576 U. S. ___ (2015).
14-428THAYER, ROBERT, ET AL. V. WORCESTER, MA
The motion of Homeless Empowerment Project for leave to file
a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of
certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is
remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit for further consideration in light of Reed v. Town of
Gilbert, 576 U. S. ___ (2015).
14-430KELLY, WARDEN V. McCARLEY, WILLARD
The petition for a writ of certiorari is 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 Davis v. Ayala, 576 U. S. ___ (2015).
14-783WAGNER, FRANK V. GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is 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 Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 U. S. ___
(2015).
14-983HOOKS, WARDEN V. LANGFORD, MARK
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari
is 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 Davis v. Ayala,
576 U. S. ___ (2015).
14-1160CARDSOFT, LLC V. VERIFONE, INC., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for further
consideration in light of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v.
Sandoz, Inc., 574 U. S. ___ (2015).
14-1201CENTRAL RADIO COMPANY, ET AL. V. NORFOLK, VA
The motion of Six Law Professors, et al. for leave to file
a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of Neighborhood
Enterprises, Inc., et al. for leave to file a brief as amici
curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is
granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for
further consideration in light of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576
U. S. ___ (2015).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
14M130BLAND, MICHAEL V. MORTGAGE ELEC. SYSTEMS, ET AL.
14M131TUBBS, JOE N. V. CAIN, WARDEN
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs
of certiorari out of time are denied.
14M132DIXON, LANDRY V. DISTRICT COURT OF LA, ET AL.
14M133WHITEHEAD, DAVID L. V. WHITE & CASE, ET AL.
The motions for leave to proceed as veterans are denied.
14M134IN RE JACOB BEN-ARI
The motion for leave to file a petition for a writ of
mandamus under seal with redacted copies for the public
record is granted.
14M135SUPPRESSED V. SUPPRESSED
The motion for leave to file a petition for a writ of
certiorari under seal is granted.
14M136PAPAS, PAUL N., ET AL. V. PEOPLES MORTGAGE CO., ET AL.
14M137TOBIAS, KATHRINA H. V. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs
of certiorari out of time are denied.
14M138WALKER, KATHRYN V. UNITED STATES
The motion for leave to proceed as a veteran is denied.
143, ORIG.MISSISSIPPI V. TENNESSEE, ET AL.
The motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is granted.
The defendants are allowed thirty days within which to file an
answer.
14-449KANSAS V. CARR, JONATHAN D.
14-450KANSAS V. CARR, REGINALD D.
14-452KANSAS V. GLEASON, SIDNEY J.
Upon consideration of the joint motion of respondents for
scheduling of argument and for divided argument, and of the
motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral
argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument in Nos. 14-
449 and 14-450, the following allocation of oral argument time
A total of one hour is allocated for oral argument in No.
14-452, and on Question 1 in Nos. 14-449 and 14-450, to be
divided as follows: 30 minutes for petitioner, 20 minutes for
respondents Jonathan D. Carr and Sidney J. Gleason, and 10
A total of one hour is allocated for oral argument on
20 minutes for respondent Reginald D. Carr, and 10 minutes for
respondent Jonathan D. Carr.
14-8608DAKER, WASEEM V. WARREN, SHERIFF, ET AL.
14-8970LaCROIX, LORI V. USDC WD KY, ET AL.
14-9019LAVERGNE, BRANDON S. V. DATELINE NBC, ET AL.
The motions of petitioners for reconsideration of orders
denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis are denied.
14-9817MENDEZ, LAWRENCE V. UNITED STATES
14-9981POOLE, ROBERT L. V. UNITED STATES
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until July 20, 2015, 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
14-181GOBEILLE, ALFRED V. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
14-1095MUSACCHIO, MICHAEL V. UNITED STATES
14-1096TORRES, JORGE L. V. LYNCH, ATT'Y GEN.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
14-981FISHER, ABIGAIL N. V. UNIV. OF TX AT AUSTIN, ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
CERTIORARI DENIED
13-1379ATHENA COSMETICS, INC. V. ALLERGAN, INC., ET AL.
14-656RJR PENSION INVESTMENT, ET AL. V. TATUM, RICHARD G.
14-920LOMITA, CA V. FORTYUNE, ROBIN
14-921VAUGHN, JAMES C. V. IRS
14-973NGUYEN, MATTHEW D. V. NORTH DAKOTA
14-1025ERICKSON, RICHARD V. USPS
14-1058SAMPATHKUMAR, PADMASHRI V. LYNCH, ATT'Y GEN.
14-1072MALLO, LIANA C., ET AL. V. IRS
14-1082RENZI, RICHARD G. V. UNITED STATES
14-1083SANDLIN, JAMES W. V. UNITED STATES
14-1142BOUDREAUX, MICHAEL V. SEC
14-1145WHITESIDE, DEANGELO M. V. UNITED STATES
14-1164KOBACH, KS SEC. OF STATE, ET AL. V. U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE
14-1167ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION V. UNITED STATES with
14-1217BP EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION INC. V. UNITED STATES
14-1176PINE TOP RECEIVABLES V. BANCO DE SEGUROS
14-1179STANLEY, MARKUS B. V. UNITED STATES
14-1198WIDMAR, GEORGE V. SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
14-1200AMEDISYS, INC., ET AL. V. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
14-1216ENOS, RICHARD, ET AL. V. LYNCH, ATT'Y GEN., ET AL.
14-1225FALCON EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL V. DHL EXPRESS (USA), INC.
14-1251SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY V. GROUP DISABILITY BENEFITS PLAN
14-1265MINGO, CYNTHIA V. MOBILE, AL
14-1266PINILLO, HILDA V. HSBC BANK USA
14-1270WELTON, MARSHALL G. V. ANDERSON, SHANI J., ET AL.
14-1277JOHNSON, STEPHANIE V. BANK OF AMERICA, ET AL.
14-1281GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY V. GOULD, ELLIOT, ET AL.
14-1285ANGHEL, MARIA-LUCIA V. NY STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH, ET AL.
14-1290CLARK, SUZANNE V. CALLAHAN, MARLENE, ET AL.
14-1294MACKENZIE, GAVIN, ET AL. V. AIR LINE PILOTS ASSN., ET AL.
14-1309AJAELO, AMBROSE C. V. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
14-1310EDWARDS, LORI V. LAKE ELSINORE UNIFIED SCH. DIST.
14-1332BROCKETT, RAMONA V. BROWN, JORDAN A.
14-1348GLASSON, ROBERT E. V. NEBRASKA
14-1354SACO, FAROUK, ET UX. V. DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST CO.
14-1356ASSADINIA, JAMSHID V. PENNSYLVANIA
14-1360DIX, GERALD V. UNKNOWN TSA AGENT #1, ET AL.
14-1368CATAHAMA, LLC V. FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
14-1370LAGUETTE, ARTHUR V. US BANK, ET AL.
14-1386WILBORN, HAROLD L. V. JOHNSON, SEC. OF HOMELAND
14-1387MEYER, STACEY V. BURWELL, SEC. OF H&HS
14-1392ULTRAMERCIAL, LLC, ET AL. V. WILDTANGENT, INC.
14-1411JIMENEZ, CARLOS L. V. UNITED STATES
14-1421ISAACS, J. D. V. DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MED., ET AL.
14-8293MARRON, TRAVIS J. V. GUARD, SGT. MILLER, ET AL.
14-8526LARA, JOSE V. UNITED STATES
14-8781DAWSON, ONDEE W. V. UNITED STATES
14-8916ROSELLO, ANTONIO V. FLOURNOY, WARDEN
14-8980GABE, ERIC V. TERRIS, WARDEN
14-9016MIKE, ADRIAN V. UNITED STATES
14-9041LOZA, JOSE V. JENKINS, WARDEN
14-9056MOORE, RICHARD B. V. SOUTH CAROLINA
14-9064HAYNES, RAY V. UNITED STATES
14-9138DE LA TORRE-DE LA TORRE, GASTON V. UNITED STATES
14-9148HOLIDAY, RAPHAEL D. V. STEPHENS, DIR., TX DCJ
14-9154GARCIA, TOMMY V. UNITED STATES
14-9419DYE, PAUL A. V. MICHIGAN
14-9432BROWN, ERRICK V. ILLINOIS
14-9434BAILEY, RAYMOND V. FORD, WARDEN
14-9436BLAND, CHESTER L. V. ALABAMA
14-9440PRICE, JAMES A. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
14-9442LOWRY, ANDRE C. V. WENEROWICZ, SUPT., GRATERFORD
14-9450BILLARD, THOMAS V. TANNER, WARDEN
14-9452CONLEY, GLEN L. V. MISSISSIPPI
14-9455DESPORT, PAUL J. V. PENNSYLVANIA
14-9459LESTER, STEVE V. HENTHORNE, MICHAEL
14-9463KEARNEY, RICHARD V. NY DOC, ET AL.
14-9464SALLEY, ALFONZO B. V. DRAGOVICH, MARTIN, ET AL.
14-9465EMERSON, JANICE M. V. JAMES F. LINCOLN ARC WELDING
14-9467McQUEEN, JENNIE V. AEROTEK, ET AL.
14-9473STEWART, TRACY L. V. McCOMBER, WARDEN
14-9483SAVINO, COLLEEN K. V. SAVINO, KENNETH D.
14-9490ARCHER, ROBIN L. V. FLORIDA
14-9491ALLAH, JUSTICE R. V. D'ILIO, ADM'R, NJ, ET AL.
14-9497SMOTHERS, DEMETRIUS L. V. MARYLAND
14-9509McCLINTON, EDMOND V. KELLEY, DIR., AR DOC
14-9523CROSS, FLOYD E. V. FAYRAM, WARDEN
14-9526GRAHAM, RAYMOND D., ET AL. V. HARRINGTON, WARDEN
14-9566HAMILTON, FLOYD V. NEGI, SHIVANI, ET AL.
14-9582GONZALEZ-GUZMAN, SERGIO V. WASHINGTON
14-9598TALLEY, JAMES E. V. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, ET AL.
14-9628ULLRICH, STEPHEN V. YORDY, WARDEN
14-9636BELLAMY, ULYSSES V. PLUMLEY, WARDEN
14-9647BARRINER, CEDRICK S. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
14-9690MIDGYETT, AARON L. V. DENNEY, WARDEN
14-9706SALDIVAR, ERIC H. V. LEWIS, WARDEN
14-9733KING, DANIEL V. WISCONSIN
14-9744DAWSON, CRAIG T. V. PREMO, SUPT., OR
14-9746RICHARDSON, LADERICK V. JANDA, WARDEN
14-9749PENDERGRASS, STEVEN P. V. BARKSDALE, WARDEN
14-9758EHLER, RICHARD V. ARKANSAS
14-9765GLENN, EARLY V. DANFORTH, WARDEN
14-9784DiSALVO, JOHN A. V. NEW YORK
14-9790WILSON, ROBERT V. KANSAS
14-9802RICE, LEON J. V. BLANKENSHIP, GREG, ET AL.
14-9862BOSWELL, DONALD M. V. LOUISIANA ATT'Y DISCIPLINARY BD.
14-9876WILCOX, KENNETH M. V. UNITED STATES
14-9877LOPEZ, MARIA L. V. UNITED STATES
14-9881RICE, MARK D. V. UNITED STATES
14-9882COPELAND, JERMAINE L. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
14-9883BENSON, MANDEL M. V. UNITED STATES
14-9884AHMAD, HAKIM I. V. UNITED STATES
14-9905GARGANO, JOHN V. UNITED STATES
14-9906HATFIELD, EVERLY K. V. UNITED STATES
14-9907HATFIELD, REX I. V. UNITED STATES
14-9908BAKER, MARK W., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
14-9910ALEJANDRO-MONTANEZ, JOSUE V. UNITED STATES
14-9919BARBARY, ANDRE D. V. UNITED STATES
14-9921THOMPSON, MELVIN B. V. FLORIDA
14-9922YEM, THEARA V. PEERY, ACTING WARDEN
14-9927JOHNSON, MICHAEL V. UNITED STATES
14-9928CAIN, JOHN C. V. UNITED STATES
14-9929CELESTINE, BERNARD V. UNITED STATES
14-9932CRAWFORD, ROBERT A. V. PARRIS, WARDEN
14-9947COX, CLINTON D. V. UNITED STATES
14-9948SILVER, FRANCINE V. RESCAP BORROWER CLAIMS TRUST
14-9953ESCOBAR-TORRES, JOSE M. V. UNITED STATES
14-9955BROWN, ANDREW V. UNITED STATES
14-9957ESCOBAR-MENDOZA, WALTER E. V. UNITED STATES
14-9958RIGGS, KELLY P. V. UNITED STATES
14-9963AGUILERA-ENCHAUTEGUI, JORGE V. UNITED STATES
14-9966OILER, DAVID C. V. UNITED STATES
14-9968NICKLESS, DANIEL V. UNITED STATES
14-9969JONES, WINSTON W. V. UNITED STATES
14-9970BONILLA, RENE V. GRIFFIN, SUPT., GREEN HAVEN
14-9975SHEPARD-FRASER, DENISE V. UNITED STATES
14-9976WULF, RONALD M. V. UNITED STATES
14-9979WASHINGTON, DEANDRE L. V. UNITED STATES
14-9982MONTGOMERY, JEAN A. V. BRENNAN, POSTMASTER GEN.
14-9984CASSIUS, TIMOTHY G. V. UNITED STATES
14-9986VIAUD, ALFRED L. V. UNITED STATES
14-9987TAYLOR, KAREN M. V. JAMES, SEC. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL.
14-9990PRATER, LEON V. UNITED STATES
14-9991MILLINER, JAMES L. V. UNITED STATES
14-9993ATWOOD, DAVID G. V. UNITED STATES
14-9999GARCIA-HERNANDEZ, CESAR V. UNITED STATES
14-10000PRICE, ANTWAIN G. V. UNITED STATES
14-10002SANCHEZ-SANCHEZ, JOSE A. V. UNITED STATES
14-10006PHILLIPS, MAURICE V. UNITED STATES
14-10010VERRUSIO, FRASER V. UNITED STATES
14-10015LAWSTON, DANYEL V. UNITED STATES
14-10018SANCHEZ, BERNARDINO V. UNITED STATES
14-10019DE LA ROSA, JAIRO R. V. UNITED STATES
14-10022PAPPAS, MARCOS V. UNITED STATES
14-10023ORTIZ-MARTINEZ, OSCAR O. V. UNITED STATES
14-10024MORENO, EULALIO V. UNITED STATES
14-10026PENA-GARAVITO, RAUL R. V. UNITED STATES
14-10027MORTON, REGINALD D. V. UNITED STATES
14-10028MARTINEZ-JIMENEZ, JOSE V. UNITED STATES
14-10030VASQUEZ-DIAZ, RAMON V. UNITED STATES
14-10032WALTERS, MICHAEL S. V. UNITED STATES
14-10034VALDEZ-NOVOA, JESUS V. UNITED STATES
14-10035TRIPLETT, ROBERT W. V. UNITED STATES
14-10039BEGLEY, SHANE V. UNITED STATES
14-10040ALLAN, PETER V. UNITED STATES
14-10043SHAW, ANTWONE M. V. UNITED STATES
14-10046LUTCHER, MELVIN V. UNITED STATES
14-10052MORRIS, JAMES V. UNITED STATES
14-10053O'NEILL-SERRANO, CARLOS H. V. UNITED STATES
14-10054DOMINGUEZ-GODINEZ, VICTOR M. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
14-410GOOGLE, INC. V. ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
14-1098WOLFF, MICHAEL G. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
14-9807SINGLETON, NATHANIEL V. MR. NELSON, 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).
14-9899ROBINSON, RUFUS V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
14-10119IN RE SAMUEL RIVERA
The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied.
MANDAMUS DENIED
14-9880IN RE ANDREW COX
The petition for a writ of mandamus is denied.
REHEARINGS DENIED
14-1032MEGGISON, EARL C. V. BAILEY, GERALD
14-8316McDONALD, R. KIRK V. FOX RUN MEADOWS PUD
14-8365LEARY, FRANCIS V. STEPHENS, DIR., TX DCJ, ET AL.
14-8480BELTRAN, JAIME E. V. McDOWELL, ACTING WARDEN
14-8493IN RE DENISE SESSON
14-8542REED, STEVEN L. V. JOB COUNCIL OF OZARKS, ET AL.
14-8723BERG, JEREMIAH S. V. UNITED STATES
14-8844MILLER, ADDIE M. V. WALT DISNEY COMPANY, ET AL.
14-8846MILLER, ADDIE M. V. ABC HOLDING CO., ET AL.
14-8908SEWELL, STARSHA V. HOWARD, JOHN
14-9007BARBER, KENNETH L. V. UNITED STATES
14-9168TOLEN, ERIC T. V. NORMAN, WARDEN
14-9213BURT, MICHAEL V. CIR
14-9295DE LA CRUZ, LUIS V. QUINTANA, WARDEN
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE
D-2828 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF ROBERT A. SCHACHTER
Robert A. Schachter, of Valley Cottage, New York, is
suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will
issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause
why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this
Court.
D-2829 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF VITO MATTEO EVOLA
Vito Matteo Evola, of Rosemont, Illinois, is suspended from
the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue,
returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he
should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2830 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF MICHAEL LAWRENCE FLYNN
Michael Lawrence Flynn, of LaGrange Park, Illinois, is
suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will
issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause
why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this
Court.
D-2831 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF ROBERT S. SEGUIN
Robert S. Seguin, of Milltown, New Jersey, is suspended from
the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue,
returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he
should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2832 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF RICHARD DAVID FELDMAN
Richard David Feldman, of Whitestone, New York, is suspended
from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue,
returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he
should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2833 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF GEOFFREY PARKER DAMON
Geoffrey Parker Damon, of Independence, Kentucky, is
suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will
issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause
why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this
Court.
D-2834 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF RICKY LAWTON
Ricky Lawton, of Fernley, Nevada, is suspended from the
practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable
within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be
disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2835 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF JON CHARLES COOPER
Jon Charles Cooper, of Washington, District of Columbia, is
suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will
issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause
why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this
Court.
D-2836 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF LAWRENCE J. FLEMING
Lawrence J. Fleming, of St. Louis, Missouri, is suspended
from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue,
returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he
should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
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