Young (Richard) v. Larkin (David), Stepanik (John), Crisler (Paul F.), as Prc Committee, Pikulski (Robert), as Prc Member, Gabriel (Stanley), as Prc Member, Department of Corrections and or Commissioner, in His Official Capacity, (Lehman [Mr. Joseph])

Citations: 47 F.3d 1163; 1995 WL 44022Docket: 94-7627

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; January 24, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Richard Young appealed a decision from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which was presided over by Judge Vanaskie in case number 93-CV-00247. The case involved multiple defendants, including David Larkin, John Stepanik, Paul Crisler (acting as PRC Committee members), Robert Pikulski, Stanley Gabriel (as PRC Members), and the Department of Corrections or its Commissioner in an official capacity. The appellate court, the Third Circuit, reviewed the case and ultimately affirmed the lower court’s ruling, which had been documented in 871 F. Supp. 772. The affirmation occurred on January 25, 1995, under appeal number 94-7627.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulingsubscribe to see similar legal issues

Application: The Third Circuit upheld the decision made by the District Court, indicating agreement with the findings and conclusions of the lower court.

Reasoning: The appellate court, the Third Circuit, reviewed the case and ultimately affirmed the lower court’s ruling, which had been documented in 871 F. Supp. 772.

Appellate Review of District Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues

Application: The Third Circuit reviewed the appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and affirmed the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court, the Third Circuit, reviewed the case and ultimately affirmed the lower court’s ruling, which had been documented in 871 F. Supp. 772.