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Santiago v. New York City Police Department

Citation: 329 F. App'x 328Docket: No. 08-0016-cv

Court: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; July 20, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Elmer Santiago, representing himself, appeals the district court's summary judgment that dismissed his complaint for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The appellate court reviews the summary judgment de novo, assessing whether the district court correctly determined that there were no genuine issues of material fact and that the moving party was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, referencing Miller v. Wolpoff, Abramson, L.L.P. 321 F.3d 292, 300 (2d Cir. 2003). After examining Santiago's arguments and the case record, the appellate court affirms the district court's decision, citing the thorough reasoning provided in the lower court's opinion and order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's decision, relying on the detailed reasoning provided in the lower court's opinion and order.

Reasoning: After examining Santiago's arguments and the case record, the appellate court affirms the district court's decision, citing the thorough reasoning provided in the lower court's opinion and order.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Claims

Application: Santiago's claims under the ADA were dismissed by the district court and affirmed on appeal due to the absence of genuine issues of material fact.

Reasoning: Elmer Santiago, representing himself, appeals the district court's summary judgment that dismissed his complaint for violations of the... Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Claims

Application: The district court's judgment dismissing Santiago's complaint for violations of the FMLA was affirmed, indicating the court found no genuine issues of material fact regarding these claims.

Reasoning: Elmer Santiago, representing himself, appeals the district court's summary judgment that dismissed his complaint for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...

Summary Judgment Review Standard

Application: The appellate court applies a de novo standard of review to the district court's grant of summary judgment.

Reasoning: The appellate court reviews the summary judgment de novo, assessing whether the district court correctly determined that there were no genuine issues of material fact and that the moving party was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, referencing Miller v. Wolpoff, Abramson, L.L.P. 321 F.3d 292, 300 (2d Cir. 2003).