Here are published decisions involving local governments from the federal appellate courts from December 9, 2013, through December 13, 2013:
Sixth Circuit
- Henschel v. Clare County Road Commission, No. 13-1528 (Dec. 13, 2013) (in ADA claim brought by individual not permitted to return to work after accident, reversing grant of summary judgment to road commission because genuine issues of material fact remained about whether individual was qualified).
Seventh Circuit
- Jones v. City of Elkhart, No. 12-3912 (Dec. 12, 2013) (affirming grant of summary judgment for City because officers had probable cause for arrest).
Ninth Circuit
- Omnipoint Communications Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach, No. 10-56877 (Dec. 11, 2013) (finding that City initiative requiring voter approval for leasing of certain city property not preempted by the Communications Act). See our coverage here.