Legal Opinion

Madison v. District of Columbia

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided January 23, 2009No. Misc. Action 07-289 (RMC)PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

Christine Madison served as a juror on a capital case in federal district court in Washington, D.C. from February 7 through June 6, 2007. When she returned to her job at the District of Columbia State Education Office, she was informed that her 13-month employment contract would not be extended or renewed. Despite the shifting defenses put forth by D. C., the facts show that Ms. Madison was separated from employment because she served as a federal juror, in apparent violation of the Jury System Improvements Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1875 (the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Joanne W. Hill v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1991
  2. In Re Grand Juror WebbDistrict Court, N.D. Ohio · 1984
  3. Jones v. Marriott Corp.District Court, District of Columbia · 1985
  4. Shaffer v. ACS Government Services, Inc.District Court, D. Maryland · 2006
  5. U.S. Ex Rel. Madonia v. Coral Springs Partnership, Ltd.District Court, S.D. Florida · 1990

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Ortiz-Skerrett v. REY ENTERPRISES, INC.District Court, D. Puerto Rico · 2010
  2. In Re: Jury IssueDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2009
  3. Madison v. District of ColumbiaDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2009

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