Western District of Michigan

GTB Wins Suit against Polluter

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Here is the order in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):

ECF No. 133- Opinion & Order.pdfDownload

Prior post here.

Michigan Federal Allows GTB Suit against Polluter to Proceed

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Here are the materials in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):

16 Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
89 Plaintiffs Motion for Summary J.pdfDownload
91 Defendant Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
96 Defendant Motion for Summary J.pdfDownload
108 Response to 89.pdfDownload
110 Response to 91.pdfDownload
117 Response to 96.pdfDownload
118 Reply ISO 89.pdfDownload
119 Reply ISO 91.pdfDownload
121 Reply ISO 96.pdfDownload
132 DCT Order on Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Hannahville Tribal Casino Employee’s Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino.

Briefs here.

Lower court materials here.

Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Employee Action against KBIC’s College

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Koenig v. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (W.D. Mich.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
69-1 Motion for Judgment on Pleadings.pdfDownload
75 Response.pdfDownload
78 Reply.pdfDownload
80 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Briefs on Whether Federal Trade Commission Act Abrogates Tribal Immunity

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs in Berube v. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (W.D. Mich.):

1-1 Complaint

6 Motion to Dismiss

16 Opposition

22 Reply

Sixth Circuit Briefs in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino [Hannahville]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Appellant Brief.pdfDownload
Appellee Brief.pdfDownload

Lower court materials here.

Sixth Circuit Rejects Sault Tribe’s Objections to 2023 Consent Decree re: 1836 Treaty Rights

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in United States v. Michigan:

CA6 OpinionDownload
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Briefs here.

Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Employment Suit against Hannahville Gaming Operation

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino (W.D. Mich.):

7 Amended Complaint

9 Motion to Dismiss

10 Opposition

11 Reply

12 Magistrate Report

13 Objections

14 Response

15 DCT Order

Blast from the Past: News Coverage of Wandahsega/Hannahville Indian Community Pre-ICWA Indian Child Welfare Victory over Michigan Social Services

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here from Neshnawbe News, Nov./Dec. 1973:

Here is the decision.

Sault Tribe Challenge to 1836 Treaty Consent Decree Heard in Sixth Circuit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the oral argument audio (Ryan Mills for Sault Tribe).

Briefs:

Sault Tribe Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Federal Brief.pdfDownload
GTB Brief.pdfDownload
BMIC Brief.pdfDownload
Michigan Brief.pdfDownload
Sault Tribe Reply.pdfDownload

Details on the consent decree here.