No. 25-794
Jordan Spatz v. Regents of the University of California
Response Waived
Tags: administrative-law age-discrimination civil-rights intentional-discrimination medical-residency private-right-of-action
Key Terms:
SocialSecurity DueProcess JusticiabilityDoctri
SocialSecurity DueProcess JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference:
2026-02-20
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Does the 1975 Age Discrimination Act apply to applications for matriculation in the medical residency match process, to prohibit discrimination based on age?
2. Does the 1975 Age Discrimination Act's private right of action permit individuals to bring actions for intentional discrimination based upon age in the medical residency match process?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Does the 1975 Age Discrimination Act apply to medical residency match applications and permit private right of action for age discrimination?
Docket Entries
2026-01-28
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-20
Waiver of Regents of the University of California of right to respond submitted.
2026-01-20
Waiver of right of respondent Regents of the University of California to respond filed.
2025-12-29
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 6, 2026)
Attorneys
Jordan Spatz Ph. D., M.D.
Dow Wakefield Patten — Smith Patten, Petitioner
Regents of the University of California
Don Willenburg — Gordon & Rees, Respondent