Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.

Holding that summary judgment is not appropriate if "the dispute about a material fact is ‘genuine,’ that is, if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the nonmoving party"

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett

Holding that a movant's summary judgment motion should be granted "against a [nonmovant] who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party's case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial"

McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green

Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision

Mathews v. Eldridge

Holding that a procedure based on written submissions was adequate because it included safeguards against mistake including that the agency informed the recipient of its tentative assessment and the evidence supporting it and an opportunity was then afforded the recipient to submit additional evidence "enabling him to challenge directly the accuracy of information in his file as well as the correctness of the agency's tentative conclusions"

Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill

Holding that the tenured public employee was "entitled to oral or written notice of the charges against him, an explanation of the employer's evidence, and an opportunity to present his side of the story"

Triton Energy Corp. v. Square D Co.

Holding in a design defect product liability suit that plaintiff's expert opinion could not defeat summary judgment because it was not reliable in the absence of physical evidence supporting the alleged defect theory

Eisenberg v. Insurance Co. of North America

Holding that summary judgment may be granted if "the evidence is merely colorable . . . or is not significantly probative"

British Airways Bd. v. Boeing Co.

Holding that a plaintiff must point to specific evidence creating a triable issue of material fact

Renz v. Spokane Eye Clinic

Finding that complaint of sexual harassment is protected activity

Matthews v. Harney Cty., Or., Sch. Dist. No. 4

Holding that a public employer violates due process if the termination comes before the employee "was ever aware that her job was in jeopardy"

Section 1983 - Civil action for deprivation of rights

Holding liable any state actor who "subjects, or causes [a person] to be subjected" to a constitutional violation

Rule 56 - Summary Judgment

Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit

Section 70.44.080 - Superintendent-Powers