11th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Apr 23 2026
1:24-cv-05222-LMM Per Curiam

Brown v. E.T. Browne Drug Company

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a products liability lawsuit filed by a pro se plaintiff, ruling that his claims were time-barred under Georgia's statute of limitations and statute of repose. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plausibly allege that his injury was undiscovered within the statutory period, as his medical records and concessions established he knew of the harm in 2021.

Civil Statute of Limitations Tort / Personal Injury
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Apr 23 2026
7:23-cv-01037-RDP Per Curiam

Nevins v. DCH Health Systems

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against Debra Nevins on her Title VII and Section 1981 claims. The court held that Nevins failed to present a convincing mosaic of circumstantial evidence proving that her race was a motivating factor in her termination or that she was subjected to actionable retaliation or harassment.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 23 2026
6:24-cv-01267-AGM-RMN Per Curiam

Fountain v. Diaz

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the Fountains' appeal sua sponte because their notice of appeal was filed five days after the deadline expired. The court held that while Rule 60(b) motions toll the appeal period, the Fountains missed the thirty-day window that ended on January 16, 2026.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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Apr 23 2026
3:23-cv-01185-HES-MCR Per Curiam

Avullija v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Albana Avullija's challenge to the denial of her husband's fifth immigration petition due to his history of sham marriages. The court held that USCIS acted within its statutory authority under 8 U.S.C. § 1154(c) by denying relief based on substantial evidence of fraud in Leonard Avullija's prior marital relationships.

Civil Securities
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Apr 22 2026
3:18-cr-00115-MMH-JBT-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JAMAAL A. HAMEEN

The Eleventh Circuit held that while a judge's determination of ACCA predicate offenses violated the defendant's right to a jury trial under Erlinger, the error was harmless. The court affirmed the sentence because the eighteen-year gaps between the crimes made it impossible for them to have occurred on the same occasion.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 22 2026
1:23-cv-24257-BB Published

Byron Chemaly v. Eddie Lampert

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order compelling arbitration for a seaman's maintenance and cure claims but reversed the order compelling arbitration for his Jones Act negligence claim against non-signatory defendants. The court held that while the employment agreement's arbitration clause was valid, the plaintiff's allegations did not demonstrate the interdependent and concerted misconduct required to bind non-signatories to the Jones Act claim.

Civil Securities
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Apr 22 2026
1:17-cv-00541-ELR Published

SORENSON v. DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Delta Air Lines, ruling that the airline did not violate the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. The court held that Delta's termination of two pilots was based on their abuse of sick leave, not their military status, and that its pension and vacation policies were legally compliant.

Civil Labor Summary Judgment
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Apr 21 2026
1:24-cr-20030-PCH-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Myking Dayquan Green

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Myking Dayquan Green's conviction for felon-in-possession, ruling that a firearm found in plain sight on the floorboard of a vehicle supported constructive possession. The court further held that the district court acted within its discretion to dismiss a juror who refused to follow instructions and failed to listen to the evidence.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 21 2026
2:22-cv-14353-DMM Per Curiam

KEITH PEARCE v. STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, et al

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims against State Farm entities that were not the actual contracting parties. However, the court vacated the dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the district court failed to analyze whether diversity existed after removing non-diverse defendants.

Civil Contract Insurance Intellectual Property
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