Richard C. By Kathy B., Mark Lunz, John C. Lunz, Iii, Wayne Lunz, Eileen Lunz, Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc., Association for Retarded Citizens/pennsylvania, Association for Retarded Citizens/allegheny, Larry Harris, James Harris, Michael Caruso, Louise Lamonica, David Garris, Theresa L. Scotti, Allegheny County, Western Center Board of Trustees, Western Center Parents Group, Lee Nock, Cecelia Wrana v. Feather O. Houstoun, Secretary
Docket: 95-3416
Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; July 19, 1996; Federal Appellate Court
The case involves Richard C. and various plaintiffs, including family members and advocacy organizations, who appealed against Feather O. Houstoun, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The appeal was heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The plaintiffs sought redress under relevant statutes, alleging that their rights were violated regarding the treatment and care of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The court affirmed the decision of the lower court (W.D. Pa.) without providing substantial alterations to the initial ruling. The affirmation suggests that the appellate court found the lower court's conclusions and rationale to be sound. The case citation indicates it was decided on July 19, 1996, and involves significant parties from both advocacy and governmental sectors. The concise nature of the ruling implies a lack of a detailed opinion from the appellate court, focusing instead on the affirmation of the lower court's judgment. The case number reflects its position in the legal sequence, and the judgment solidifies the stance taken by the lower court regarding the plaintiffs' claims. The affirmation indicates that the court did not see merit in the arguments presented by the appellants.