FISHER EX REL. FISHER v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. 07-7012.

517 F.3d 570 (2008)

Evan FISHER, a minor, through his Parents and Next Friends David and Patricia FISHER, et al., Appellees v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A Municipal Corporation, and Michelle Rhee, Appellants.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided February 8, 2008.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donna M. Murasky, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia, argued the cause for the appellants. Linda J. Singer, Attorney General at the time the brief was filed, Todd S. Kim, Solicitor General, and Edward E. Schwab, Deputy Solicitor General, were on brief.

Diana M. Savit argued the cause for the appellees.

Before: GINSBURG, Chief Judge, and HENDERSON and GRIFFITH, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge HENDERSON.

KAREN LECRAFT HENDERSON, Circuit Judge:

Appellants Michelle Rhee, Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, et al. (DCPS), appeal the district court's order requiring DCPS to reimburse appellees Evan Fisher, a minor, through his parents and next friends David and Patricia Fisher (collectively the Fishers) for expert fees incurred in an action brought pursuant to the Individuals with...

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