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
25-10491 Panel Decision

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. SkyWest Airlines, Incorporated

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding compensatory and punitive damages to an employee subjected to severe sexual harassment. The court held that Title VII plaintiffs have no duty to mitigate emotional distress damages and that the employer failed to make good-faith efforts to comply with federal law.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Jul 9 2026
25-10898 Panel Decision

United States of America v. State of Texas

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of intervention by advocacy groups seeking to defend Texas tuition provisions. The court dismissed the remaining claims for want of appellate jurisdiction because the movants were not parties to the underlying lawsuit.

Civil Tax (Civil)
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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
25-40170 Per Curiam

Lopez v. Ramirez

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a qualified immunity dispute. The court declined to intervene in a case where the district court issued a mediation order that the panel treated as a non-conclusive case management deferral.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
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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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