Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-1016 | 4th Cir. | Jan 11, 2012 | Mar 20, 2012 | 5-4 | Kennedy | OT 2011 |
Holding: Suits against the states under the self-care provision of the Family and Medical Leave Act are barred by sovereign immunity.
Judgment: Affirmed, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Kennedy on March 20, 2012. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion, while Justice Scalia filed an opinion concurring in the judgment. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined in full by Justice Breyer and joined by Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagan with the exception of footnote 1.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Argument recap: State workers face uphill battle in seeking damages for violations of federal medical leave provisions (Kevin Russell, January 14, 2012)
- Argument preview: Court to consider money damages for FMLA self-care violations (Kevin Russell, January 6, 2012)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for National Partnership for Women and Families et al.
- Brief for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Brief for Senator Tom Harkin et al.”
- Brief for the Constitutional Accountability Center
“Merits Briefs for the Respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
Certiorari-stage documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for National Partnership for Women and Families et al.
- Brief for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Brief for Senator Tom Harkin et al.”
- Brief for the Constitutional Accountability Center
“Merits Briefs for the Respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
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