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Facts

• The Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the Defendant, a doctor, alleging negligence. The crux of the dispute revolves around the Plaintiff's claims being discharged due to the hospital's bankruptcy filings. The Plaintiff contends that he was not provided with actual or constructive notice of the bankruptcy injunctions, which purportedly barred claims against the hospital and its employees, including the Defendant.

Procedural History

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Parties' Submissions

• Plaintiff: Argued that the district court erred by ruling his claims against the Defendant were discharged by the hospital’s bankruptcy filings, asserting a lack of actual or constructive notice of the bankruptcy injunctions. (para 2)
• Defendant: Presented arguments and evidence supporting the position that the bankruptcy injunctions barred the Plaintiff’s lawsuit, including that the Plaintiff received notice of the hospital’s bankruptcy reorganization plan in accordance with due process. (paras 3, 5)

Legal Issues

• Whether the district court erred in ruling that the Plaintiff's claims against the Defendant were discharged by the hospital's bankruptcy filings due to a lack of actual or constructive notice of the bankruptcy injunctions. (para 2)

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the Defendant. (para 8)

Reasons

• The Court, consisting of Judges J. MILES HANISEE, JULIE J. VARGAS, and HENRY M. BOHNHOFF, found the Plaintiff's appeal unconvincing. The Court highlighted the Plaintiff's failure to provide sufficient information about the evidence and arguments presented below to assess the district court's decision. Despite the Plaintiff's contention of not receiving notice of the bankruptcy injunctions, the Defendant had presented substantial argument and evidence indicating that the Plaintiff was indeed notified in accordance with due process and the approved bankruptcy reorganization plan, which barred the Plaintiff's claims. The Court emphasized that the Plaintiff's mere assertions, without citation to the record or controlling authority, did not prove error on the part of the district court. The Court also noted its refusal to comb the record for errors or to support the Plaintiff's claims, underscoring the Plaintiff's responsibility to demonstrate error and prejudice with citation to the record and controlling authority. (paras 1-8)