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Hailey v. Donahoe

Citation: 499 F. App'x 327Docket: No. 12-2166

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; December 17, 2012; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Stacey Hailey's appeal of the district court's denial of his employment discrimination claims has been affirmed by a PER CURIAM opinion. The court found no reversible error after reviewing the case records. Hailey's application to proceed in forma pauperis was granted. The affirmation relies on the district court's reasoning, and the decision is based solely on the written materials presented, with no need for oral argument. The opinion is unpublished and does not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.

Legal Issues Addressed

Employment Discrimination Claims

Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the district court's denial of Stacey Hailey's employment discrimination claims, finding no reversible error in the district court's reasoning.

Reasoning: The court found no reversible error after reviewing the case records.

In Forma Pauperis Status

Application: Stacey Hailey's request to proceed without paying court fees was granted, allowing the appeal process to continue despite financial constraints.

Reasoning: Hailey's application to proceed in forma pauperis was granted.

Reliance on Written Materials

Application: The appellate court made its decision based solely on the written submissions, without requiring oral argument.

Reasoning: The decision is based solely on the written materials presented, with no need for oral argument.

Unpublished Opinions and Precedent

Application: The decision in this case is not published and therefore does not establish binding precedent within the circuit.

Reasoning: The opinion is unpublished and does not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.