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Magner v. Gallagher

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10-1032 8th Cir. Feb 29, 2012

TBD TBD TBD OT 2011



Disclaimer: Goldstein & Russell, P.C. serves as counsel to the respondents in this case.



Issue: (1) Whether disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act; and, if so (2) what test should be used to analyze them.



Plain English Issue: (1) Whether a lawsuit can be brought for a violation of the Fair Housing Act based on a practice that is not discriminatory on its own, but has a discriminatory effect; and, if so, (2) how should courts determine whether a practice has a discriminatory effect and violates the Act?



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