March 19, 2026·5:25-CV-01517-J·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal due to a lack of prosecution by the appellant. The court issued an order stating that the dismissal stands as the mandate of the court.
Background
John Shapiro filed an appeal against Joy Campanelli in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The case originated from the Western District of Oklahoma.
The court’s reasoning
The court determined that the appellant failed to prosecute the appeal. Consequently, the court exercised its authority under Tenth Circuit Rule forty-two point one to dismiss the case.
What it means going forward
The dismissal terminates the appellate proceedings without a decision on the merits of the underlying dispute.
