20 Cited authorities

Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.
477 U.S. 242 (1986) Cited 236,210 times 38 Legal Analyses
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
477 U.S. 317 (1986) Cited 216,309 times 40 Legal Analyses
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"
Fitzpatrick v. City of Atlanta
2 F.3d 1112 (11th Cir. 1993) Cited 2,532 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that protecting employees from workplace hazards is a “business necessity” under Title VII
United States v. Four Parcels of Real Prop.
941 F.2d 1428 (11th Cir. 1991) Cited 2,089 times
Holding that "[t]o prevail, the moving party must do one of two things: show that the non-moving party has no evidence to support its case, or present "affirmative evidence demonstrating that the non-moving party will be unable to prove its case at trial."
Mize v. Jefferson City Board of Education
93 F.3d 739 (11th Cir. 1996) Cited 1,306 times
Holding court need not withhold summary judgment if nonmovant's inferences "implausible"
Porter v. Ray
461 F.3d 1315 (11th Cir. 2006) Cited 572 times
Finding no due process violation when the Georgia Parole Board recalculated inmates' TPMs because the system did not "establish[] a legitimate expectation of parole"
Battle v. Board of Regents
468 F.3d 755 (11th Cir. 2006) Cited 309 times
Holding that plaintiff's retaliation claim failed because her "speech to [school] officials about inaccuracies and signs of fraud in student files was made pursuant to her official employment responsibilities"
Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Johnson
873 So. 2d 1182 (Fla. 2004) Cited 261 times 2 Legal Analyses
Holding that the undertaker doctrine only applies if “the third person [suffers] physical harm resulting from [the undertaker's] failure to exercise reasonable care.”
Wolicki-Gables v. Arrow International, Inc.
634 F.3d 1296 (11th Cir. 2011) Cited 157 times 3 Legal Analyses
Holding that medical device's pre-market approval “imposes specific requirements on it that are sufficient to preempt a state law claim”
Beck ex rel. Estate of Southeast Banking Corp. v. Lazard Freres & Co.
175 F.3d 913 (11th Cir. 1999) Cited 211 times
Finding under Florida Law, the elements of a breach of contract action are a valid contract; a material breach; and damages
Rule 56 - Summary Judgment
Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 Cited 328,736 times 158 Legal Analyses
Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit
Rule 30 - Depositions by Oral Examination
Fed. R. Civ. P. 30 Cited 16,081 times 126 Legal Analyses
Upholding a district court's decision not to consider the plaintiff's deposition errata sheets in opposition to a motion for summary judgment when they were untimely
Section 633.312 - Inspection of fire control systems, fire hydrants, and fire protection systems
Fla. Stat. § 633.312
(1) The State Fire Marshal shall have the right to inspect any fire control system during and after construction to determine that such system meets the standards set forth in the laws and rules of the state. (2) Fire hydrants and fire protection systems installed in public and private properties, except one-family or two-family dwellings, shall be inspected following procedures established in the nationally recognized inspection, testing, and maintenance standards publications NFPA-24 and NFPA-25

Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, UK Subscribing to Policy No. B1230ap56189a14 v. Fire & Life Safety America, Inc.

20 Cited authorities

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"

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"

Holding that protecting employees from workplace hazards is a “business necessity” under Title VII

Holding that "[t]o prevail, the moving party must do one of two things: show that the non-moving party has no evidence to support its case, or present "affirmative evidence demonstrating that the non-moving party will be unable to prove its case at trial."

Holding court need not withhold summary judgment if nonmovant's inferences "implausible"

Finding no due process violation when the Georgia Parole Board recalculated inmates' TPMs because the system did not "establish[] a legitimate expectation of parole"

Holding that plaintiff's retaliation claim failed because her "speech to [school] officials about inaccuracies and signs of fraud in student files was made pursuant to her official employment responsibilities"

Holding that the undertaker doctrine only applies if “the third person [suffers] physical harm resulting from [the undertaker's] failure to exercise reasonable care.”

Holding that medical device's pre-market approval “imposes specific requirements on it that are sufficient to preempt a state law claim”

Finding under Florida Law, the elements of a breach of contract action are a valid contract; a material breach; and damages

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

Upholding a district court's decision not to consider the plaintiff's deposition errata sheets in opposition to a motion for summary judgment when they were untimely