Legal Opinion
Roadway Express, Inc. v. William E. Brock, Secretary of Labor
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided October 20, 1987No. 86-8771PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDMONDSON, Circuit Judge:
This retaliatory discharge case involves 49 U.S.C.A. sec. 2305 — the so-called “whistleblower protection” provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA). The controversy arose when petitioner Roadway Express, Inc. (Roadway) fired Jerry W. Hufstetler, a line-haul and road driver for Roadway; according to Roadway Hufstetler was discharged because he had acted dishonestly. Although respondent, Secretary of Labor William Brock (the Secretary), abused his discretion by refusing to examine the earlier arbitration decision rendered pursuant to the terms of the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Richardson v. PeralesSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Texas Department of Community Affairs v. BurdineSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
- Mt. Healthy City School District Board of Education v. DoyleSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
- Shearson/American Express Inc. v. McMahonSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by6 opinions
- Yellow Freight Systems, Incorporated v. Robert B. Reich, Secretary of Labor James R. Hornbuckle, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1993
- Calmat Company v. U.S. Department of Labor, Administrative Review Board Robert E. GermannCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2004
- Jim Walter Resources, Inc. v. Federal Mine Safety And Health Review CommissionCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1990
- Perkins v. US Airways, Inc.District Court, M.D. Florida · 1998
- Jim Walter Resources, Inc. v. Federal Mine Safety & Health Review CommissionCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1990
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.