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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
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
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.