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Dukes v. Sirius Constr.: Appeal Restores Claims Under Montana Scaffolding Act

On February 10, 1998, Keith Dukes, an employee of Sirius Construction, was injured while working on the University of Montana campus. He later died from his injuries. At the time of the incident, Sirius Construction was performing services under a...

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UPS v. Or. OSHA: Dispute Over Conveyor Shaft Safety Standards

Background On August 20, 2015, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OR-OSHA) conducted an inspection at a United Parcel Service (UPS)...

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U.S. ex rel. Schwartz v. DRNY: FCA Retaliation Claim Survives

Quintin J. Schwartz, Sr. worked for Document Reprocessors of New York, Inc. (DRNY) for over 28 years, eventually becoming its General Manager. DRNY...

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Howard v. Cherokee: 6th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Bias Claims

Jeffrey Howard began working with Cherokee Health Systems as a college intern and later became its chief financial officer around 2000. He served in...

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Sunrez Corp. v. U.S.: Court Rejects Good Faith Breach Claim

Sunrez Corporation, a small business contractor, entered into a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract with the United States Air Force...

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New River v. OSHRC: 4th Circuit Reverses OSHA Violation Findings

New River Electrical Corporation is an electrical construction contractor operating in Virginia and Ohio. On November 6, 2017, the company was...

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27-35 Jackson Ave. v. U.S.: Court Upholds Lease Termination After Flood

In May 2009, 27-35 Jackson Ave. LLC entered into a 15-year lease agreement with the federal government to provide office space in Queens, New York,...

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Metro Tristate v. PSC: Court Upholds Federal Preemption for VA Contract

Metro Tristate, Inc., an Ohio corporation authorized to operate in West Virginia, had long provided non-emergency medical transportation services for...

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Campbellton Rd. v. San Antonio: Sewer Capacity Contract Dispute

In 2003, Campbellton Road, Ltd. entered into an Outer Service Area Sewer Service Contract with the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), the City of San...

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Umansky v. ABC Ins.: WI Court Allows Wrongful Death Suit to Proceed

On November 21, 2003, ABC television cameraman Richard Umansky was standing on a four‑by‑eight‑foot platform built by the University of Wisconsin at...

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