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Richard A. Koester v. United States Park Police

Date: 01-04-2019

Case Number: 2017-2613

Judge: Clevenger

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Plaintiff's Attorney: John Scott Hagood, Jr.

Defendant's Attorney: Igor Helman

Description:


Outcome:
For the reasons stated above, we vacate the arbitrator’s

decision upholding as reasonable the Park Police’s

removal penalty and remand for further proceedings

consistent with this Opinion. On remand, the arbitrator

should independently assess the relevant Douglas factors

taking into account all the evidence presented, including

purported new evidence, now of record.

VACATED AND REMANDED

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Richard A. Koester v. United States Park Police?

The outcome was: For the reasons stated above, we vacate the arbitrator’s decision upholding as reasonable the Park Police’s removal penalty and remand for further proceedings consistent with this Opinion. On remand, the arbitrator should independently assess the relevant Douglas factors taking into account all the evidence presented, including purported new evidence, now of record. VACATED AND REMANDED

Which court heard Richard A. Koester v. United States Park Police?

This case was heard in United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, DC. The presiding judge was Clevenger.

Who were the attorneys in Richard A. Koester v. United States Park Police?

Plaintiff's attorney: John Scott Hagood, Jr.. Defendant's attorney: Igor Helman.

When was Richard A. Koester v. United States Park Police decided?

This case was decided on January 4, 2019.