On May 17, 2012, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals decided Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center, No. 10-CV-622 (D.C. May 17, 2012) (“Slip op.”) in which it considered whether a medical malpractice claim was timely filed. By way of background, pursuant to statute, medical malpractice claims are subject to a three-year limitations period. Slip op. at
[continue reading...]

On May 10, 2012, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals decided Cain v. Reinoso, No. 11-CV-249 (D.C. May 10, 2012) (“Slip op.”) in which it considered an age discrimination claim brought under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHRA”). The plaintiff in this case was terminated from her employment, at the age of
[continue reading...]

On May 10, 2012, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals decided DeWitt v. District of Columbia, No. 10-CV-510 (D.C. May 10, 2012) (“Slip op.”) in which it considered common law claims for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution and a statutory claim for unjust imprisonment under the District of Columbia’s Unjust Imprisonment Act, D.C. Code §§
[continue reading...]