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 24 2026
2:19-cv-08032-LSC Per Curiam

Patrick Dewayne Hall v. United States of America

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Patrick Hall's § 2255 motion, ruling that the district court did not violate the *Clisby* mandate by resolving his ineffective assistance claim in a single sentence. The appellate court found that the district court's reliance on credibility findings and the lack of prejudice established a sufficient record for meaningful review.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255)
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Apr 24 2026
4:19-cv-01855-CLM Published

ROY STEWART MOORE v. GUY CECIL, et al SENATE MAJORITY PAC "SMP"

The Eleventh Circuit reversed a defamation and false-light judgment against Senate Majority PAC, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove actual malice by clear and convincing evidence. The court ruled that while the ad could imply a defamatory meaning, there was insufficient evidence that the defendants intended or recklessly disregarded that specific implication.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting Summary Judgment
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Apr 24 2026
1:18-cr-00098-SCJ-LTW-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Bickers

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence and restitution order despite arguments regarding acquitted conduct. The court held that the district court's sentencing decision was reasonable and the restitution issue was waived under the law of the case doctrine.

Criminal Fraud Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 24 2026
5:24-cr-00017-MW-MJF-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Heatrice

The Eleventh Circuit granted a motion to withdraw filed by appointed counsel under the Anders standard. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions and sentences after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit.

Anders Brief Criminal
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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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