Facts of the Case Joe Houston is paralyzed and uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. He also uses a van that is equipped and modified for his traveling. He filed suit against Marod Supermarkets, Inc. (“Marod”) after visiting one of its branches – the Presidente Supermarket – and encountering accessibility barriers. Houston claimed that this branch violated Title III of the ADA based on the following barriers: (1) too few accessible parking spaces, (2) no clear path of travel connecting the essential elements (i.e., primary functions) of the supermarket, and (3) restrooms that failed to meet ADA regulations.…
Donald is a 30-year-old, single Caucasian male who presents to CRU 2 from Abrazo Maryville Campus via ambo. He is SMI with SW Network Bethany Village. He has a history of bipolar and psychosis. Donald OD'ed on 27 pills of Zoloft, 27pills of Seroquel and 27 of trazodone. Patient has an extensive hx of SA.…
The researcher initially gathered official documents and data regarding funding and accountability measures from the Internal Revenue Service, Charity Navigator, and Mission Arlington/ Mission Metroplex. Next, a series of in-depth interviews with staff and volunteers were conducted in order to gather pertinent facts on missions, goals, core values, and accountability processes. However, the research questions are geared primarily towards established facts gathered by evaluating official documents from government and oversight agencies. As a former volunteer, the researcher has background information on the organizational framework of the case study organization.…
With more than 14 years' experience in the fields of family and personal injury law, Thomas K. Mallon of The Law Office of Thomas K. Mallon, LLC, proudly serves the residents of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Harford Counties. When you enlist the legal expertise of this respected family attorney, you can be confident you are receiving the highest levels of professional, compassionate, and attentive representation. Whether you're going through a divorce, a child support issue, or a personal injury matter, Attorney Mallon is here for you. Background: Thomas K. Mallon received his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1999.…
On April 27, 2015, Plaintiff Kenneth Sorensen, an inmate, filed a lawsuit arising out of his housing at the Jessup Correction Institution (“JCI”). He has since been transferred to the Maryland Correctional Institution – Hagerstown. The original complaint named 11 defendants (Former JCI Warden John Wolfe, former JCI Case Manager George Allen, Lieutenant Barnes, Carol Jackson, Officer Robert Jordan, Lieutenant Ronel Legrand, Dr. Kevin J. McCamant, Dr. Jacqueline Moore, Sergeant Shekey Sellman, Captain Monique Shaw, and Betty Spriggs). On June 5, 2015, he amended his complaint naming ten additional defendants (former Commissioner of Corrections J. Michael Stouffer, Case Manager Ayo, Lieutenant Baloga, Latisha Barrett, Captain Bell, Sergeant Burnett,…
Background/history: Mr. Joel Rodriguez is a 33 year old male who resides in Turners Falls Massachusetts. Joel has been diagnosed with learning difficulties and secondary disabilities include; ADHD, depression, anxiety and slow processing which impact his memory, organization, attention, focus, reading, writing and math. In school Joel recalls being placed in special educational classes throughout his academic career. He stated he stayed back in seventh grade and dropped out of high school in the ninth grade because he felt the educational system was just pushing him through. Later, Joel did continue his education and was able to complete his GED.…
In the case of petitioner ExtremeNet versus respondent Allen Lopez, this case occurred in the State of Georgia in which At Will Employment Law applies. Respondent is making a counter claim. The respondent had worked for the petitioner for seven years in a middle-management position. The respondent found the position rewarding and was well paid. The petitioner struggled to manage the effects of an economic downward spiral; therefore, some employees were laid off and new personnel policies were implemented.…
The not for profit sector not only measures the services that are being provided to the community, but also measures the finances. Without the capital or revenue, the not for profit sector will never be able to run as an organization. For a not for profit organization to run successfully, there are different roles that are needed for an organization to run such as fundraising, policies, strategic plan, a communication plan and many more. But each one of these need finances to ensure that the not for profit sector is running successfully. Finances play a significant role to ensure that assets are being protected and to also ensure adequate resources are being provided that will meet the goals, values and missions of the…
Fred McNeill’s story is a familiar one. He played football for 22 years, 12 in the NFL as a linebacker. Years after he retired, CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, symptoms started including: depression, memory loss and eventually, deterioration in motor skills and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died at 63.…
I asked Turner if Jones was diagnosed with any mental health illnesses and she stated depression and anxiety, but went on to say Jones does not take whatever medications he supposed to be on for his conditions. I asked McGee if he would provided a video statement and he said he did not want to because he did not want anything to happen to Jones. McGee went on to say he believed Jones needed some sort of mental health treatment. Officer Pedersen asked Turner if she was willing to provide a statement and she said no. Because Jones punched the wall and damaged it, there was probable cause to charge Jones with RCW 9A.48.090 DV Malicious Mischief 3. I advised Jones he was under arrest for DV Malicious Mischief 3.…
Unethical behaviors are made by many corrections officers, police officers, judges, and defense attorneys that make up the criminal justice system. Unethical behaviors are behaviors in which a person acts upon an unfair or unmorally decision. Usually these behaviors result in the defendant going to jail and end up being set free because of being wrongfully convicted. Facts on Michael Morton’s Case Michael Morton was a normal 32 year old father and husband. His wife, Christine Morton, was attacked and killed in their home in Williams County, Texas.…
Dred Scott and his wife was a slave of an army surgeon, John Emerson, after Dr. Emerson bought him from the Peter Blow family of St. Louis. Scott accompanied his owner during Dr. Emerson’s duty at Illinois, Wisconsin and back to Missouri in 1838. Later when Dr. Emerson died in 1846, Dred Scott and his wife, with the help from John R. Anderson, the minister of the Second African Baptist Church, filed petitions in the Circuit Court of St. Louis for their freedom. According to State Historical Society of Missouri on the article, “Dred Scott Case”, it was the Blow family that help him sue against Emerson’s widow for his liberty. They argued that Scott’s living in Illinois and Wisconsin, two free states according to the Missouri Compromise, with…
Frumkin’s For Being Nonprofit addresses the conceptual and policy problems facing nonprofits. While he manages to show the problems with funding and bureaucratic hoops nonprofits must jump through, Frumkin has a particularly jaded view of the organization and management of said organizations. His analysis…
Victor I been thinking about what happen in court and still don't understand this conclusion. I think we should been postpone the hearing due to the Attorney ad Litem just send her report to you that morning , was not prepare for her conclusion. According to her they already knew 3 o 4 weeks ago which way she was going to rule in favor off . With that said , I hear that my daughter husband stayed also 3 weeks ago that Mrs Moody was friends with Meredith and that was going to be in their favor and was a big change for them to win the case .…
The case of Stephen Dawson raised many ethical issues. According to our course notes ethics is understanding what is right, wrong, good, and bad and also what ways of living are good, bad, right or wrong. The most significant issues in this case are firstly, that the institution for long term care and rehabilitation for physically disabled children placed Stephen in foster care because his condition was just too severe and they decided that somebody else would be more beneficial from their treatment and help. Secondly, Stephen's parents initially gave permission for the doctors to go ahead with the second shunt operation required to save Stephen's life but shortly after changed their minds because they thought it would just be better off for Steven to be allowed to die. Thirdly, The superintendent of family and child services did not agree with the parents decision and fought for custody of Stephen, eventually succeeding and approving…