Where a man used a gun to carjack a van carrying Peloton bicycles, his motion to set aside the jury convictions for Hobbs Act robbery, carjacking and use of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence were denied. ...

Tagged with: Criminal Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where the provider of strawberries responsible for a hepatitis A outbreak claimed indemnification from the purchaser of the strawberries, the provider’s claim was denied because the court already held it must indemnify the purchaser, the strawberries did not satisfy specifications ...

Tagged with: Contract Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where the undisputed facts showed that the plaintiff actively resisted Loudoun County sheriff deputies who were arresting him for failing to appear for a court appearance, the deputies acted reasonably and were granted summary judgment. Background Douglas Vaughn filed his ...

Tagged with: Civil Rights Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where a polo player was investigated for allegedly directing a racial slur toward a minor and then bullying him, but was cleared of the charges, his subsequent defamation, breach of contract and emotional distress claims against the investigating organization were ...

Tagged with: Judge Leonie M. Brinkema Tort U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, refused to reinstate the plaintiffs’ patent cooperation treaty, or PCT, application after they paid the required fees, that was arbitrary and capricious. The office had granted relief to at least ...

Tagged with: Intellectual Property Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

In a case that “should give pause to those who engage in […] patent prosecution,” the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, “acted arbitrarily and capriciously” when it repeatedly refused to reinstate an application initially filed with an ...

Tagged with: Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where a Department of State auditor alleged he was not selected for an assignment because of his race, color and sex, but the evidence showed there were legitimate business reasons for choosing someone else, including giving the opportunity to an ...

Tagged with: Employment Discrimination Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where a Navy seaman who was charged with improperly touching a three-year old signed a probation agreement in which he admitted that he “committed the offense charged,” his challenge to the denial of his request to upgrade the status of ...

Tagged with: Administrative Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where the defendant embezzled more than $19 million from his employer, his 401(k) account may be liquidated to satisfy a restitution order. The 401(k) trustee and the plan administrator will determine what amount to withhold to cover federal and state ...

Tagged with: Criminal Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District

Where an employee of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, or ODNI, gave sufficient notice that she was requesting leave to treat a serious medical condition, but she was forced to use annual leave because ODNI failed to ...

Tagged with: Employment Discrimination Judge Leonie M. Brinkema U.S. District Court - Eastern District