· 3/29/1991
Rivas v. Federacion de Asociaciones Pecuarias de Puerto Rico
Citations
- 929 F.2d 814
- 1991 U.S. App. LEXIS 5347
- 56 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 40,659
- 55 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 861
- 1991 WL 43688
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that serious medical need exists only if “diagnosed by physician as requiring treatment, or . . . so obvious that even a layperson would easily recognize the necessity for a doctor’s attention”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Campbell, Cyr, Torruella
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.