Anna Katherine Johnston Diggs Taylor
How Judge Taylor rules, drawn from 18 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Taylor no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Taylor decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
The court allowed an excessive-force claim to proceed where the plaintiff's account, viewed favorably, could make the officer's conduct unreasonable.
“Defendant Craze is not entitled to qualified immunity and his motion for summary judgment on Plaintiffs 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim must be denied”
Procedural preferences
The court reinstated criminal counts after the government identified a decisive factual distinction that had misled the earlier analysis.
“a palpable defect has been demonstrated”
Cautions
The court upheld revocation of a firearms license after finding undisputed knowledge and willful recordkeeping violations.
“a ‘single violation is a sufficient basis’ to revoke Petitioner’s license”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion for Relief From Judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(6) is hereby DENIED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion is DENIED and DISMISSED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s motion to transfer is DENIED as moot.”
“IT IS ORDERED that the Petitioner’s Motion to modify his sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3582 be DENIED and this matter is DISMISSED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Craze’s Motion for Summary Judgment be and hereby is DENIED for the reasons stated in this Memorandum Opinion.”
“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant’s motion to dismiss counts 4 and 6 is GRANTED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Defendants’ motion for summary judgment is GRANTED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion for partial summary judgment is DENIED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion for return of property is DENIED as moot as there was no forfeiture by the United States and the vehicles were quick released to the innocent owners/lienhold-ers.”
“Accordingly, Culp’s motion is DENIED and DISMISSED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint is GRANTED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant’s Request that RULE 11 Sanctions be imposed on Plaintiff for filing a frivolous Complaint is DENIED, as no evidence has been presented on that issue.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ claims under the UTPA, interest costs on lines of credit, and for loss under accounts receivable is DENIED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ claims for punitive or exemplary damages, unjust enrichment and attorney fees is GRANTED.”
“IT IS ORDERED that Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ claim is GRANTED.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Taylor carried a general civil and criminal trial caseload in the Eastern District of Michigan during active and senior service. The contested outcomes described here come from her published opinions.
A historical record
Judge Taylor no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.