A recent review of appeals of employment cases in the Sixth Circuit revealed the Court is more likely to uphold rather than overturn grants of summary judgment in favor of defendant-employers. In a solid 60% of appeals in these cases, the Circuit upheld summary judgment for the employer. The survey involved an analysis of Sixth … Continue Reading
We are now beginning to highlight new appeals that might impact business interests. We will continue to monitor these cases as they progress. Derrick Gray v. Wells Fargo (No. 11-1495). This bankruptcy appeal presents intriguing issues of appellate jurisdiction. The bankruptcy court ordered Wells Fargo to submit to a Rule 2004 examination regarding the reasonableness … Continue Reading
