Weiss v. La Suisse’s Empirical Analysis
2001
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Applies 42 U.S.C. § 1981 (Civil Rights Act of 1866)
Relies on Leatherman v. Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination Unit · Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena · Saint Francis College v. Al-Khazraji · Schwapp v. Town of Avon · Shaare Tefila Congregation v. Cobb
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“plaintiffs have alleged only that defendants "discriminated against plaintiffs based upon their ethnic and racial identity" by refusing to pay benefits and interest due or make loans under the policies, intentionally procuring lapses under the policies, failing to accept payment or recognize policy reinstatement provisions as to plaintiffs, and failing to adequately compensate plaintiffs for defendants' failure to comply with the terms of the policy. The complaint neglects to identify any circumstances or events, apart from plaintiffs' bare allegation, that would, directly or indirectly, link the alleged breaches of contract to plaintiffs' racial identity, and, as such, is "too conclusory to survive a motion to dismiss."”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“other similar insurance policies marketed by La Suisse.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. Weiss v. La Suisse
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