Massey v. Prince George's County, 907 F. Supp. 138 (D. Md. 1995)

Is a case where both attorneys acted improperly, for very different reasons.

1. What was the Court's decision at the hearing on the Motion for Summary Judgment? On what case did it rely? What issue remained open?
2. What was the correct statement of the law and what was the relevant case?
3. Why does it appear that the plaintiff's counsel did not cite the case? Why does it appear that the defense did not cite the case?
4. What are the possible ethical violations of both of the lawyers involved in the case? Which do you think is most egregious?
5. What was the result of the case for the Plaintiff?What additional order did the Court make for the defense counsel?