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 15 2026
1:21-cv-01280-VMC Published

Multimedia Technologies, Inc. v. City of Atlanta, Georgia

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court ruling that struck down a portion of Atlanta's 1982 sign code, holding that the challenged provision is content-neutral rather than content-based. The appellate court remanded the case for the lower court to apply intermediate scrutiny to determine if the restriction is narrowly tailored to a significant government interest.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other Standing
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Apr 15 2026
1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the coaching focused on professional conduct and conflict resolution rather than inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
1:23-cv-24740-EA Per Curiam

MARK T. STINSON v. WAYNE HADDIX d.b.a. Ventures Partnership AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal sua sponte because the district court's denial of a Rule 60(b) motion regarding a venue transfer was not a final, appealable order. The court held that since the underlying litigation remains pending, the ruling is reviewable only after a final judgment on the merits.

Civil Consumer Protection
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Apr 15 2026
8:25-cv-00711-MSS-CPT Per Curiam

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWABS Inc. Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-15 f.k.a. The Bank of New York v. PETER FERENC GEDEON UNK...

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order remanding a foreclosure case to Florida state court, ruling that the defendant's removal to federal court was untimely. The court held that the defendant failed to file his notice of removal within the statutory thirty-day window or identify any document that would restart that deadline.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 15 2026
2:24-cv-00939-JLB-KCD Per Curiam

ZOZO INVESTMENTS LLC BERTIE & NEEKA LLC Foreign Limited Liability Companies v. FIRST COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY a Florida corporation

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a flood insurance claim suit as time-barred, holding that a loss is considered 'proved' under federal law even without a sworn proof of loss. The statute of limitations began running when the insurer mailed its initial denial letter, not when the policyholder later submitted a sworn proof of loss.

Civil Insurance Securities
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Apr 15 2026
4:22-cv-00126-RH-MJF Per Curiam

TIMOTHY SNEED v. A. ACOSTA-MARTINEZ Site Medical Director NAFINA LANGLEY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a prison medical director, ruling that an inmate failed to prove a genuine dispute of material fact regarding an Eighth Amendment deliberate indifference claim. The court held that the inmate's own declarations contradicted his assertion of a serious medical need and that he provided no verifying medical evidence showing that treatment delays caused detrimental effects.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
4:23-cr-00086-RSB-CLR-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. SHELDON JASON BURCH

The Eleventh Circuit granted the Government's motion to dismiss Sheldon Jason Burch's appeal with prejudice, enforcing a waiver of his right to appeal his sentence. The court held that the waiver, entered into knowingly and voluntarily, bars all challenges to the sentence, including those based on difficult legal issues or blatant error.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Apr 15 2026
1:24-cr-20151-RAR-3 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. STEVE HENRY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of safety-valve relief to a defendant convicted of drug trafficking, holding that his possession of firearms was in connection with the offense. The court found that a pattern of mixed drug and firearm sales from the same location facilitated the drug enterprise, precluding relief under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f).

Criminal Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 15 2026
8:23-cr-00366-VMC-LSG-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JERMAINE JEROME CAMPBELL

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Jermaine Campbell's 144-month sentence, rejecting his claim that the district court acted unreasonably by limiting its review of sentencing comparators to the Middle District of Florida. The court held that the geographic limitation did not preclude a proper assessment of sentencing disparities or render the sentence procedurally or substantively unreasonable.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 15 2026
9:22-cv-81914-WM Per Curiam

ROMADE ASSET PARTNERS, L.P. v. PRESCOTT LESTER

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal concerning interim orders in a partition of heirs property action because the district court had not yet issued a final judgment. The court held that Florida's Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act requires further judicial action beyond valuation and buyout notices before an appeal can proceed.

Civil Real Property
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