Michael Bacon, et al v. Nadine Woodward, et al

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Case Number:

22-35611

Court:

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3442 Jobs

  1. June 18, 2024

    9th Circ. Nixes City's Win In Wash. Firefighter Vax Order Suit

    The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday revived a lawsuit by a group of firefighters who claim the city of Spokane, Washington, violated their constitutional rights when it fired them for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccines and instead relied on first responders from nearby agencies who also hadn't gotten the shot, ruling they'd asserted a viable First Amendment claim.

  2. September 14, 2023

    9th Circ. Judge Says Wash. Vax Mandate Challenge Has 'Legs'

    A Ninth Circuit panel appeared open Thursday to reviving two lawsuits opposing Washington state's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for state and health care workers, with one judge noting he was "deeply troubled" that unvaccinated workers were allegedly fired after receiving "sham" religious exemptions, and saying the challenge has "some legs."