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Peterson v. Linear Controls Inc.

Petition for certiorari dismissed pursuant to Rule 46 on July 10, 2020
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
18-1401 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issue: Whether the “terms, conditions, or privileges of employment” covered by Section 703(a)(1) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are limited only to hiring, firing, promotions, compensation and leave. CVSG: 3/20/2020.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
May 07 2019Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 6, 2019)
May 31 2019Waiver of right of respondent Linear Controls Inc. to respond filed.
Jun 06 2019Brief amici curiae of Brian Wolfman, Aderson Francois, Eric Schnapper filed.
Jun 12 2019DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/1/2019.
Jul 05 2019Response Requested. (Due August 5, 2019)
Jul 15 2019Motion to extend the time to file a response from August 5, 2019 to September 10, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
Jul 18 2019Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 10, 2019.
Sep 10 2019Brief of respondent Linear Controls Inc. in opposition filed.
Sep 25 2019DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/11/2019.
Sep 25 2019Reply of petitioner David D. Peterson filed. (Distributed)
Oct 15 2019The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
Mar 20 2020Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
Apr 03 2020Motion of respondent to delay distribution of the petition for a writ of certiorari from April 8, 2020 to May 19, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
Apr 06 2020Motion to delay distribution of the petition for a writ certiorari until May 19, 2020, granted.
May 19 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/4/2020.
May 19 2020Supplemental brief of respondent Linear Controls Inc. filed. (Distributed)
May 28 2020Joint motion to defer consideration of the petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Distributed)
Jun 08 2020Joint motion to defer consideration of the petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED.
Jul 07 2020Motion to dismiss pursuant Rule 46 filed by petitioner David D. Peterson.
Jul 10 2020Petition Dismissed - Rule 46.