Legal Case Summary

Butler v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.


Date Argued: Wed Oct 17 2007
Case Number: 05-35849
Docket Number: 7853960
Judges:Reinhardt, Paez, Strom
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Butler v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.** **Docket Number:** 7853960 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., United States District Court for the District of Alaska] **Date:** [Provide the date of the decision] **Background:** This case involves a dispute between the plaintiff, Butler, and the defendant, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska), concerning [provide a brief overview of the subject matter, such as contractual obligations, employment issues, personal injury claims, etc.]. Butler alleged that Alyeska [insert the specifics of the claim, e.g., failed to adhere to safety protocols, breached a contractual agreement, etc.], resulting in [describe the consequences or damages suffered by Butler]. **Facts:** 1. **Parties Involved:** - Plaintiff: Butler, [provide brief background or occupation]. - Defendant: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., a company involved in the operation of the Alyeska Pipeline System. 2. **Key Events:** - [Summarize the relevant events that led to the legal dispute, including any incidents that occurred, decisions made by either party, and the timeline of events.] 3. **Claims:** - Butler brought forth claims against Alyeska based on [describe the legal grounds for the claims, such as negligence, breach of contract, violation of safety regulations, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** - The primary legal issues addressed in this case included [list the main legal questions, such as the applicability of certain laws, the validity of claims, liability considerations, etc.]. **Ruling:** - The court [describe the court’s ruling or decision]. It ruled in favor of [Butler/Alyeska] and [explain the reasoning behind the court's decision, including any legal precedents cited, statutory interpretations, or factual findings that influenced the outcome]. **Impact:** - This case has implications for [discuss the broader significance of the ruling, potential impacts on future cases, industry standards, or legal precedents that may arise from this decision]. **Conclusion:** - The case of Butler v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. serves as a pertinent example of [summarize the lesson or takeaway from the case, emphasizing its importance in the legal landscape]. **Notes:** - For a complete understanding, the full opinion and any dissenting or concurring opinions should be consulted, along with applicable statutes and regulations relevant to the case. [End of summary] (Note: To finalize the summary, specific details such as dates, outcomes, and names of the court should be provided based on the actual case documents and rulings.)

Butler v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.


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