June 22, 2026·26-1101·Panel Decision·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this contract dispute. The dismissal was granted because both parties agreed to end the proceedings.
Background
This case originated in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas as a civil contract dispute between VIA Transportation, Inc. and Rideco Inc. The parties appealed the district court’s judgment to the Federal Circuit.
The court’s reasoning
The court issued an order stating that the parties had agreed to dismiss the proceedings. The dismissal was executed under Rule forty-two, subsection B of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
What it means going forward
The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits of the underlying contract dispute. Each party retains its own legal fees and costs.
