5th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Jul 9 2026
25-40286 Per Curiam

James George v. SI Group, Incorporated

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a products liability and premises liability case involving a tanker trailer accident. The court held that the general contractor lacked knowledge of a dangerous condition and that the trailer manufacturer had no duty to warn trained commercial drivers of obvious risks.

Civil Summary Judgment Tort / Personal Injury
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Jul 9 2026
25-40659 Per Curiam

United States v. Espinoza-Garza

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Jul 9 2026
25-50691 Per Curiam

United States v. Quevedo-Escobar

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a thirty-six-month sentence for illegal reentry after the appellant conceded his constitutional challenge was foreclosed by Supreme Court precedent. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance, rejecting the argument that the sentencing enhancement is unconstitutional.

Criminal Immigration (Criminal)
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