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
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 14 2026
5:22-cv-00109-MTT Published

Ricardo McClinton, Surviving Parents and Co-Administrators of the Estate of deceased Jamari McClinton, Doris Jones, Surviving Parents and Co-Administrators of the Estate of dece...

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment, holding that prison officials are not liable under the Eighth Amendment without proof of subjective knowledge of a specific risk to an inmate. The court clarified that general awareness of gang violence is insufficient to establish deliberate indifference when officials lack actual awareness that their conduct caused a substantial risk of harm.

Criminal Eighth Amendment - Cruel & Unusual Prison Offenses Qualified Immunity
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Apr 14 2026
9:25-cv-81124-AMC Per Curiam

Corry E. Pearson v. Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Trans Union, LLC, CitiBank, N.A., United Collection Bureau, Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Corry Pearson's appeal sua sponte because the district court's order was not final. The appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review a partial dismissal order that leaves claims against one defendant pending without Rule 54(b) certification.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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Apr 14 2026
1:23-cv-21944-DSL Per Curiam

DANIEL KESNECK v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Daniel Kesneck's appeal sua sponte because his notice of appeal was filed after the statutory deadline. The court held that under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, the district court's order became a final judgment 150 days after entry, making the filing deadline December 29, 2025.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241) Habeas Corpus - State Prisoner (28 USC 2254)
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Apr 14 2026
1:23-cv-03073-SDG Per Curiam

ANDY DESTY v. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claims against the Georgia Department of Human Services, holding that the agency is protected by Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity. The court concluded that DHS functions as an arm of the state when enforcing child support laws and that neither the FDCPA nor Section 1983 abrogated this immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 14 2026
0:21-cv-62429-WPD Per Curiam

MONARCH AIR GROUP, LLC a Florida limited liability company d.b.a. Mercury Jets DAVID GITMAN v. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A a foreign profit corporation

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for JPMorgan Chase on defamation claims brought by an air charter provider, holding that the bank's transaction cancellation notices were true and protected by qualified privilege. The court rejected arguments that the bank acted with express malice, finding no evidence of knowing falsity in the bank's compliance communications.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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Apr 14 2026
1:22-cv-03620-TCB Per Curiam

Larry Clark, Sr. v. LC Halsten LLC d.b.a. The Halsten At Vinings Mountain

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Larry Clark, Sr.'s federal civil rights claims arising from a long-running rent dispute and eviction proceedings. The court held that the private defendants were not state actors and that the judges were protected by absolute judicial immunity, leaving Clark without a viable federal cause of action.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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