District Court Finds “Colorable” Tribal Court Jurisdiction in FMLA Claim

Here are the materials in Paddy v. Mulkey (D. Nev.):

DCT Order to Show Cause

Plaintiff Brief Opposing Tribal Court Jurisdiction

Defendants Brief Favoring Tribal Court Jurisdiction

Plaintiff Reply Brief

Paddy v. Mulkey DCT Order

Mullally v. Havasu Landing Casino — FLMA Claim Against Tribal Casino

The district court for the Central District of California dismissed the FMLA claim on grounds of sovereign immunity. Other claims, including defamation, were dismissed without prejudice on the tribal court exhaustion doctrine. And, under tribal law, the casino immunity was waived.

havasu-landing-motion-to-dismiss

mullally-opposition-to-motion

mullally-opposition-to-motion-part-2

havasu-landing-reply-brief

mullally-v-havasu-landing-casino-dct-order