Kim McLane Wardlaw

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit circuit Appointed by Bill Clinton (Democratic) 26 signed orders read

Signed rulings

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Sanko Steamship Co. v. United States
00-15112 · 2001-11-29
Appeal (appellant (Sanko Steamship Co.)) Granted

“Because this new test involves determination of facts that have not been fully developed, we reverse and remand for further proceedings in light of the Supreme Court's Central Green decision. REVERSED and REMANDED.”

United States v. Arellano-Gallegos
01-30386 · 2004-10-27
Appeal (appellant (defendant Samuel Arellano-Gallegos)) Granted

“Because the record below is unclear on whether the district court acted under its own discretion or under an erroneous understanding of the law, we must remand for resentencing. REVERSED and REMANDED.”

Martinez-Rosas v. Gonzales
04-36150 · 2005-09-09
Petition for review (petitioner (Maria Martinez-Rosas)) Denied

“We treat Martinez-Rosas' appeal as a petition for review pursuant to section 106(a) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 ... and dismiss in part and deny in part.”

Dutra v. United States
05-36146 · 2007-03-05
Appeal (appellant (United States)) Granted

“We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291, and we reverse and remand. ... REVERSED AND REMANDED.”

Bryan v. MacPherson
08-55622 · 2010-06-18
Appeal (appellant (Officer Brian MacPherson, defendant)) Granted

“Accordingly we REVERSE the district court's denial of summary judgment on the basis of qualified immunity. REVERSED.”

United States v. Gardenhire
13-50125 · 2015-04-30
Appeal (appellant (defendant Adam Gardenhire)) Granted

“We vacate Gardenhire's sentence and remand for resentencing. VACATED and REMANDED with instructions to the Clerk to assign to a different district court judge.”

United States v. Jefferson
13-50525 · 2015-06-26
Appeal (appellant (defendant George Jefferson)) Denied

“We reject Jefferson's argument that recent Supreme Court authority requires the government to prove that the defendant knew the specific type and quantity of the drugs he imported ... Accordingly, we affirm.”

Russell Road Food and Beverage, LLC v. Spencer
14-16096 · 2016-07-22
Appeal (appellant (defendants Frank Spencer and Crazy Horse Consulting)) Denied

“We agree, and therefore affirm the entry of summary judgment in favor of Russell Road. ... AFFIRMED.”

Gingery v. City of Glendale
14-56440 · 2016-08-04
Appeal (appellant (plaintiffs Michiko Gingery and GAHT-US)) Denied

“We conclude that Plaintiffs have standing to challenge Glendale's installation of the monument but have failed to state a claim that Glendale's actions are preempted. Accordingly, we affirm the district court's judgment dismissing Plaintiffs' preemption claim with prejudice.”

International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. U.S. Department of Transportation
15-70754 · 2017-06-29
Petition for review (petitioners (International Brotherhood of Teamsters et al.)) Denied

“The parties do not raise any arguments the merits of which we may review. PETITIONS DENIED.”

Seneca Insurance Company v. Strange Land, Inc.
15-16011 · 2017-07-05
Appeal (appellant (Seneca Insurance Company)) Granted

“The district court's application of Colorado River was an abuse of its narrow discretion ... We therefore VACATE the stay order and REMAND to the district court for further proceedings. VACATED; REMANDED.”

In re Mainline Equipment, Inc. (L.A. County Treasurer v. Mainline Equipment)
15-60069 · 2017-07-31
Appeal (appellant (Los Angeles County Treasurer & Tax Collector)) Denied

“Therefore, the BAP and the bankruptcy court correctly concluded that Mainline could avoid the County's liens under 545(2), and properly relied on our decision in Cummins. AFFIRMED.”

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