Monday, April 8, 2019

Francis v. Kings Park Manor: Withdrawn!

A month ago I wrote about a case that expanded liability under the Fair Housing Act, which said landlords can be held liable for failing to deal with racist neighbors who create a racially hostile housing environment. That case is Francis v. Kings Park Manor, decided on March 4.

Today the Second Circuit issued a ruling that withdraws the Francis decision without comment. Why did this happen? Is the Second Circuit contemplating an en banc review? Was there something wrong with the decision? Who knows?

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