No. 25-1028

Porter Smith v. Michigan Department of Corrections, et al.

Lower Court: Sixth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-02-27
Status: Pending
Type: Paid
Response RequestedResponse Waived Experienced Counsel
Tags: americans-with-disabilities-act anti-discrimination circuit-split private-right-of-action rehabilitation-act retaliation-claims
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794, authorizes a private right of action for retaliation.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 794, authorizes a private right of action for retaliation

Docket Entries

2026-04-06
Response Requested. (Due May 6, 2026)
2026-04-01
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
2026-03-26
Waiver of Michigan Department of Corrections and State of Michigan of right to respond submitted.
2026-03-26
Waiver of right of respondent Michigan Department of Corrections and State of Michigan to respond filed.
2026-02-19
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 30, 2026)

Attorneys

Michigan Department of Corrections and State of Michigan
Ann Maurine ShermanMichigan Department of Attorney General, Respondent
Porter Smith
Daniel L. GeyserHaynes and Boone, LLP, Petitioner