Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights claims against private adoption entities. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege violations committed by a state actor as required under Section nineteen eighty-three of the United States Code.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the summary judgment in favor of TPUSA, Inc. The court found no genuine disputes of material fact in the discrimination and breach of contract claims.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's summary judgment in favor of the insurers. The court found no error in the application of the insurance policy exclusion and the fortuity doctrine.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed Michael Joseph Frericks, II's appeal as frivolous. His motion to proceed in forma pauperis was denied.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of Antonio Mejia Lopez. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the 15-month sentence of Brian O. Knight for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court found no reversible plain error in the district court's consideration of rehabilitation needs.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed Violet Berrospi's appeal against Aldine Independent School District for lack of jurisdiction. The court found the district court's order was not a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of William Edward Sterling. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Dr. Shiva Akula for health care fraud. The court found no error in the district court's decisions regarding expert testimony and the sufficiency of evidence.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in the case of United States v. Paul Lujan. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance.