Narrative Opinion Summary
Mable L. Ford, as the administratrix of the estate of Shanwtee L. Ford, brought a legal action against several individuals associated with Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, including caseworkers Althea Denise Johnson and Frank J. Petras, Jr., and directors Melrina Flowers and Mary Garland Freeland. The case was decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which reviewed the appeal from the Western District of Pennsylvania (Case No. 94-02201) presided over by Judge Ambrose. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision on May 21, 1997. The case's specifics regarding claims, legal arguments, or findings of fact are not detailed in the provided text.
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Application: The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the decision made by the lower district court, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's judgment.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision on May 21, 1997.
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Application: Mable L. Ford, as the administratrix of an estate, initiated a lawsuit against various officials associated with Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, which outlines the parties involved in the litigation.
Reasoning: Mable L. Ford, as the administratrix of the estate of Shanwtee L. Ford, brought a legal action against several individuals associated with Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, including caseworkers Althea Denise Johnson and Frank J. Petras, Jr., and directors Melrina Flowers and Mary Garland Freeland.