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Thomas J. Ayers v. Joseph Markiewicz, et al.

Paid petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, No. 24-1541 · judgment October 15, 2024


Certiorari denied · May 27, 2025
Pre-decision estimate: 0% cert probability

Before the decision, well below the 4.1% base rate, with no standout signals pointing toward a grant.

Question presented

On June 16, 2022, Petitioner requested dispute resolution under LTD / Amway Agreement Sections 20 and 11.4, seeking mediation to address ongoing fraudulent activities, retaliatory conduct, and violations of the Amway Rules of Conduct by Defendants which includes the importance of National Security issues involving multiple types of election interference and business breaches in the rules of conduct. Despite following proper procedures, the request was summarily denied without explanation. Subsequent events escalated to wrongful termination, while defamation, threats, and physical harm, culminating in a public arrest under false pretenses, later dismissed as unlawful. Additionally, the enforcement of arbitration agreements, alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, and procedural unfairness raise constitutional concerns about due process and the right to a public trial regarding the issues raised. With the material facts documented and supported by evidence, Petitioner presents these issues for review: I. Did the Defendants’ denial of Petitioner’s request for dispute resolution and mediation, contrary to contractual provisions, constitute a breach of contract and procedural fairness under LTD and Amway rules? II. Did Defendants abuse their positional authority to suppress National Security complaints, while concealing fraudulent activities, and engage in retaliatory conduct, violating principles of good faith and fair dealing inherent in contractual relationships? III. Was Petitioner’s resignation under duress, caused by the Defendants’ retaliatory actions and refusal to follow procedural rules, invalid, and does it warrant judicial review of the wrongful termination?

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Thomas J. Ayers

For respondent
Daniel Stephen Brookins
Warner Norcross + Judd

Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Proceedings

  1. Aug 18 2025
    Rehearing DENIED.
  2. Jul 24 2025
    DISTRIBUTED.
  3. Jun 14 2025
  4. May 27 2025
    Petition DENIED.
  5. May 06 2025
    DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/22/2025.
  6. Apr 21 2025
    Brief of respondents Joseph Markiewicz, et al. in opposition filed.
  7. Mar 24 2025
    Waiver of right of respondent Amway Corporation to respond filed.
  8. Jan 13 2025
    Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 21, 2025)