Estrada v. Wal-Mart Stores,U.S. 140089U.S. (2016)

What were the legal issues in this case? What did the court decide?

What things need to be shown by plaintiffs in false imprisonment claims? Why does the court allow false imprisonment claim in this case to go forward? Given what we know about the facts of this case, do you think that the plaintiff was falsely imprisoned? Why or why not?

The plaintiff also brought fraud and infliction of emotional distress claims. What are the elements of each of these claims? Why does the court allow the plaintiff's fraud and infliction of emotional distress claims to go forward?

What is the theory of "compelled self-publication"? Why does the plaintiff's defamation claim fail?

From a practical standpoint, what are some things that this employer should have done differently in handling this situation?

Barnett v. PA Consulting Group,715 F.3d 354 (D.C. Cir.2013)

What were the legal issues in this case? What did the court decide?

If, as the court says, the consulting firm "was entitled to restructure the Transportation Group to return it to profitability and to fire to do so," why are they in legal trouble for firing Barnett?

Evidence on the relative performance of employees is central to this decision. What was the evidence regarding the performance of Barnett compared to the younger male employee who was retained (Gao)? Does that evidence support Barnett's claim that the firm's stated reason for her termination is pretext? Why or why not?

Overall, does it appear that Barnett's termination was discriminatory? Why or why not?

Are there things that this employer might have done to better handle this situation? Which things should this employer have done to better this situation?