State/Federal Relations and Rights

Question 1

In order to ensure safety of passengers, a state law requires all bus drivers in the state be 65 years or younger because of a recent study about poor eyesight and slower reaction times. 67 year old bus driver sues

Is the women likely to prevail?

Answer 1

No, because the law is rationally related to a legitimate state interest

Question 2

A state-run hospital that employed both men and women as registered nurses gave its patients a survey to inquire about the quality of care they received. The survey results indicated a low score in kind and compassionate care.

A male registered nurse who had been employed by the hospital for many years was fired due to new policy and challenges the constitutionality of the policy as a violation of his right to equal protection uner the 14th Amendment

Is the male nurse likely to prevail?

Answer 2

Yes, because the regulation is not substantially related to increasing the quality of care for patients in the hospital