28 Cited authorities

  1. Yusuf v. Vassar College

    35 F.3d 709 (2d Cir. 1994)   Cited 659 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Holding that a plaintiff can allege multiple theories for his or her claim, but under any theory "wholly conclusory allegations [will not] suffice for purposes of Rule 12(b)"
  2. Howard University v. Best

    484 A.2d 958 (D.C. 1984)   Cited 277 times
    Holding that jury could reasonably find that university dean acted within scope of employment when he sexually harassed faculty member during faculty, administrative and other professional meetings
  3. Kerrigan v. Britches of Georgetowne

    705 A.2d 624 (D.C. 1997)   Cited 102 times
    Holding that the defendant's acts of manufacturing evidence to establish a false claim of sexual harassment against the plaintiff failed to meet the outrageousness standard
  4. Friends for All Children v. Lockheed Aircraft

    746 F.2d 816 (D.C. Cir. 1984)   Cited 117 times   2 Legal Analyses
    Holding District of Columbia recognizes a cause of action for medical monitoring without manifestation of physical injury
  5. Melvin v. Union College

    195 A.D.2d 447 (N.Y. App. Div. 1993)   Cited 67 times
    Finding a preliminary injunction should have been granted in the plaintiff's action claiming, inter alia, breach of contract, finding "a factual dispute as to whether the [college] conformed to the disciplinary guidelines as set forth in the student handbook" and that the plaintiff had "shown that without an injunction to preserve the status quo a suspension for two semesters will cause her irreparable injury for which monetary compensation is not adequate"
  6. Guckenberger v. Boston University

    974 F. Supp. 106 (D. Mass. 1997)   Cited 53 times
    Finding that "there is no statutory due process right separate from a right to be free from discrimination"
  7. Fellheimer v. Middlebury College

    869 F. Supp. 238 (D. Vt. 1994)   Cited 48 times
    Holding that the college breached the contract contained in the student handbook because "[t]he undisputed facts show that [plaintiff] was never told what conduct, if proven by a preponderance of the evidence at the hearing, would violate the ... portion of the [h]andbook" for which he was sanctioned
  8. Brzonkala v. Virginia Polytechnic Institute

    132 F.3d 949 (4th Cir. 1997)   Cited 42 times
    Holding a public university may be held liable under Title IX for a student-on-student sexual assault
  9. Herbin v. Hoeffel

    806 A.2d 186 (D.C. 2002)   Cited 34 times
    Reversing dismissal of the plaintiff's claim that his attorney in a criminal matter breached her fiduciary duty of loyalty by disclosing confidential information to a prosecutor in order to assist with the prosecution of the plaintiff
  10. Greene v. Howard University

    412 F.2d 1128 (D.C. Cir. 1969)   Cited 98 times
    Holding that contract claim arose when the university failed to give timely notice of termination
  11. Section 2-1401.01 - Intent of Council

    D.C. Code § 2-1401.01   Cited 282 times   2 Legal Analyses
    Protecting against discrimination on the basis of "race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of intrafamily offense, and place of residence or business"
  12. Section 1 - Number of justices; quorum

    28 U.S.C. § 1   Cited 221 times
    Explaining that marriage is a “personal relation arising out of a civil contract”
  13. Section 2-1402.41 - Prohibitions

    D.C. Code § 2-1402.41   Cited 22 times
    Omitting "matriculation" as a prohibited factor
  14. Section 2-1403.07 - Injunctive relief

    D.C. Code § 2-1403.07   Cited 1 times

    If, at any time after a complaint has been filed, the Office believes that appropriate civil action to preserve the status quo or to prevent irreparable harm appears advisable, the Office shall certify the matter to the Attorney General, who shall bring, in the name of the District of Columbia, any action necessary to preserve such status quo or to prevent such harm, including the seeking of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The appropriate parties shall be notified of such