No. 24-287
Jennifer Root Bannon, as the Special Personal Representative of the Estate of Juston Root v. David Godin, Boston Police Officer, et al.
Relisted (2)
Tags: circuit-split credibility-assessment deadly-force evidence-weighing factual-determination summary-judgment
Key Terms:
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Latest Conference:
2025-03-07
(distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Did the appeals court improperly create new summary judgment standards and establish a circuit split regarding the use of deadly force?
Question Presented (from Petition)
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Did the appeals court improperly create new summary judgment standards under which a court may assess the summary judgment record by making factual determinations, weighing evidence, assessing credibility, and drawing inferences in the movant’s favor? 2. Did the appeals court create a circuit split as to the standards governing whether the totality of the circumstances justifies the use of deadly force?
Docket Entries
2025-03-10
Rehearing DENIED.
2025-02-19
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/7/2025.
2025-02-07
Petition for Rehearing filed.
2025-01-13
Petition DENIED.
2024-12-04
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025.
2024-11-29
Reply of petitioner Jennifer Root Bannon filed.
2024-11-15
Brief of respondent Paul Conneely in opposition filed.
2024-11-15
Brief of respondents David Godin, et al. in opposition filed.
2024-09-25
Motion of Paul Conneely to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 15, 2024, for all respondents.
2024-09-23
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 15, 2024, for all respondents.
2024-09-20
Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.
2024-09-20
Motion of Paul Conneely to extend the time to file a response from October 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.
2024-09-09
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 15, 2024)
Attorneys
David Godin,, et al.
Edward Francis Whitesell Jr. — City of Boston Law Department, Respondent
Edward Francis Whitesell Jr. — City of Boston Law Department, Respondent
Jennifer Root Bannon
Mark A. Berthiaume — Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Petitioner
Mark A. Berthiaume — Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Petitioner
Paul Conneely
Daniel J. Moynihan Jr. — Law Office of Daniel J. Moynihan, PC, Respondent
Daniel J. Moynihan Jr. — Law Office of Daniel J. Moynihan, PC, Respondent
Mark A Russell — The Law Office of Daniel J. Moynihan, P.C., Respondent
Mark A Russell — The Law Office of Daniel J. Moynihan, P.C., Respondent
Paul Conneely, Massachusetts State Trooper