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 29 2026
1:09-cr-00029-JB-B-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Laphonse Young

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the revocation of Laphonse Young's supervised release, holding that the district court retained jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(i) because a warrant was issued before the term expired. The court rejected Young's arguments regarding hearsay evidence and the opportunity to object, finding no reversible error in the district court's proceedings.

Criminal Supervised Release
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Apr 29 2026
2:24-cr-14037-DMM-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. OTIS FURMAN CRABBE

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Otis Crabbe's conviction for methamphetamine distribution, rejecting his claim that a stationhouse interrogation statement was involuntary. The court found the government met its burden to prove voluntariness and that the district court properly handled expert testimony, jury selection challenges, and lesser-included offense instructions.

Constitutional Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination
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Apr 29 2026
8:23-cv-00687-KKM-CPT Per Curiam

Grey v. Vengroff Williams, Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the employer, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disability discrimination under the ADA. The court further ruled that the plaintiff's proposed comparator was not similarly situated, defeating her age discrimination claim under the ADEA.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 28 2026
1:18-cv-04753-TWT Per Curiam

Irvin E. Caraway, II v. Equifax

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated its prior dismissal of an appeal regarding an Equifax data breach settlement. The court concluded that while the initial notice of appeal was defective, the deficiency was cured, yet it ultimately dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction over the transfer order.

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Apr 28 2026
2:20-cv-01058-RAH-SMD Per Curiam

Terry v. Robinett

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a pro se plaintiff's motions for relief from judgment. The court held that the district court did not lack jurisdiction or violate due process by considering filings from a non-party insurance company.

Civil Insurance
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Apr 28 2026
2:20-cv-01058-RAH-SMD Per Curiam

Terry v. Robinett

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Stacy Terry's motions to vacate a prior judgment, ruling that she failed to prove the underlying decision was void. The court held that Terry's arguments regarding counsel conflicts and misidentified defendants were meritless and had already been rejected on direct appeal.

Civil Insurance
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