Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Raymond L. Strong's appeal because his notice of appeal was filed after the statutory deadline expired. The court found that Strong failed to meet the requirements for reopening the appeal period under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(6).
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Florida A&M University on Maritza Reyes's Title VII claims. The court held that Reyes failed to demonstrate excusable neglect for missing deadlines and presented insufficient evidence to prove discrimination, retaliation, or a hostile work environment.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against Florida's ban on lab-grown meat, holding that the state law does not regulate the ingredients, premises, facilities, or operations of federal establishments. Consequently, the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act does not preempt Florida's prohibition on the sale and distribution of cultivated chicken.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release, finding no abuse of discretion in the sentencing judge's weighing of statutory factors. The court also declined to review challenges to the denial of spoliation motions, ruling that the notice of appeal did not encompass those specific orders.
The Eleventh Circuit vacated an 18-month sentence because the district court failed to provide a specific explanation for imposing a significant upward variance from the Sentencing Guidelines. The court held that when a judge departs from the agreed-upon guidelines range, they must articulate the specific reasons for that departure on the record.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a plaintiff's claims for excess funds from a tax sale, holding that a security deed holder is entitled to those funds under Georgia law. The court determined that statutory language explicitly designates security deed owners as 'owners' eligible for distribution before other claimants.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se consumer protection lawsuit, ruling that the complaint was an impermissible shotgun pleading. The court further held that the plaintiffs' claims were barred by res judicata under Florida law despite the timing of the underlying state foreclosure judgment.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a conviction for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The court held that jury unanimity is not required regarding which specific state offense underlies the federal charge.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Paul E. Senat's appeal from the denial of his compassionate release motion because his notice of appeal was filed more than a year after the district court's order. The court held that the filing exceeded the strict 14-day deadline under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and did not qualify for an extension of time.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff for lack of jurisdiction. The court found the notice of appeal was premature because it was filed before the district court entered any order.