Mr. K has signed an agreement with his company that all lawsuits would be settled in arbitraton. In June of last year Mr. K discovered that his company was cheating on its contract with the Federal Aviation Administration and filed a complaint with the FAA. As a result of the filing Mr. K was fired and he brings a lawsuit for wrongful termination. The whistle blower law of the FAA states no employer shall be made to arbitrate dismissal cases where fraud or criminal activity is involved. What is the possible jurisdiction for Mr. K's lawsuit and what is a potential outcome?
Bob and Carol are a married couple who live in Wisconsin and after 12 years of marriage have decided to divorce. Carol moves to Detroit and files for divorce and is granted it. Under the terms of the divorce Carol will be given the family home in Wisconsin as well as the family car. Bob believes that the home and car are his because he still lives in it and drives the car. Bob files a lawsuit in Wisconsin to have the state of Wisconsin declare ownership. Who wins and why?
George, a Howard University student, is also a student leader and demands as part of his leadership a full audit of the Financial Aid office. The Board of Trustees for the University declares George a menace and strips him of his ability to participate in student Government. George decides that he will not pay tuition as a form of protest. George sues the University who wins and why?
A Michigan state law requires the use of snow tires if more than 4 inches of snow falls per hour. Paul, an Illinois driver owns a car where snow tires cost $1000.00 per tire so Paul decides not to purchase them. Last month during a surprise snowstorm Paul found himself in Michigan when 6 inches of snow fell in less than an hour. Michigan state troopers stop Paul and confiscate his car. Paul sues. Discuss whether Michigan violated any of Paul's constitutional rights.