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  • The Court of Civil Appeals holds seller's representations regarding used vehicle did not create express warranty

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February 3, 2011

Eleventh Circuit reverses district court's dismissal of FMLA claim and holds that fact that plaintiff was not eligible for benefits at the time that she requested leave was not determinative of her right to bring action for violation of the FMLA. 600, Pereda v. Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., 21 ALW 5-1.

Supreme Court grants mandamus relief and holds that teacher and school board members were immune from suit in action filed by student who was injured in an unattended restroom. Ex parte Montgomery County Board of Education (In re: S.K. v. Montgomery County Board of Education), 21 ALW 5-5.

Supreme Court upholds warrantless entry
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