Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a maritime negligence case involving a cruise ship passenger. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove the cruise line had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition that caused his injuries.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of most employment discrimination claims by a physician against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The court vacated the dismissal of two claims regarding the suspension of clinical privileges and remanded those specific counts for further proceedings.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion for compassionate release filed by a federal prisoner. The court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling reasons under the relevant sentencing guidelines.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a passenger's negligence claim against an airline. The court held that the Airline Deregulation Act preempts state common-law claims related to an airline's decision to place a passenger on an uninvited-to-fly list.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal seeking to enjoin an arrest warrant as moot. The court found the case moot because the appellant had already been arrested and was facing ongoing criminal proceedings.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of Miami in a case involving race discrimination and retaliation claims by a police officer. The court held that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence to create a genuine dispute of material fact regarding causation or comparators.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to reduce a sentence under the compassionate release statute. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a conviction for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. The court held that police had probable cause to stop the defendant for traffic violations and to search his vehicle based on a canine alert and the smell of marijuana.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding the forfeiture of real property because the government completed the sale of the subject asset. The court held that the completion of the sale rendered the appeal moot as there was no longer a live controversy to adjudicate.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Tennille Decoste against the City of Boynton Beach. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction because the underlying district court order was not final.