Narrative Opinion Summary
The appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has been reviewed based on the record and briefs submitted by both parties. The appellate court has opted not to provide a detailed opinion, citing that the issues do not warrant it per Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 36 and D.C. Circuit Rule 36(b). The court affirms the district court’s order dated May 8, 2000, which partially granted summary judgment and dismissed with prejudice the claim that Evans’ employment was terminated by Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. The affirmation is based on the reasoning detailed in the accompanying memorandum opinion. Additionally, the Clerk is instructed to delay the issuance of the mandate until seven days after any timely petitions for rehearing or en banc review are resolved, in accordance with Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(b) and D.C. Circuit Rule 41.
Legal Issues Addressed
Discretion to Forego Detailed Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court exercises its discretion under applicable rules to affirm the lower court's decision without a detailed opinion, suggesting the issues presented do not require further elaboration.
Reasoning: The appellate court has opted not to provide a detailed opinion, citing that the issues do not warrant it per Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 36 and D.C. Circuit Rule 36(b).
Issuance of Mandate in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court delays the issuance of the mandate to allow for potential petitions for rehearing or en banc review, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with appellate rules.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Clerk is instructed to delay the issuance of the mandate until seven days after any timely petitions for rehearing or en banc review are resolved, in accordance with Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(b) and D.C. Circuit Rule 41.
Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's partial grant of summary judgment, indicating that the evidence was insufficient to proceed to trial regarding the alleged ADA violation.
Reasoning: The court affirms the district court’s order dated May 8, 2000, which partially granted summary judgment and dismissed with prejudice the claim that Evans’ employment was terminated by Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.