Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying a motion to suppress evidence seized from a defendant's home. The court held that the search warrant application contained sufficient indicia of probable cause to trigger the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a negligence action brought by an amusement park ride inspector. The appellate court held that the park operators owed no legally recognized duty to the plaintiff and that his injuries were not proximately caused by the defendants' conduct.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found during a search of the defendant's apartment. The court held that federal agents reasonably relied on a search warrant that was not facially deficient.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil complaint against Discover Bank. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's dismissal, denial of summary judgment, and grant of a motion to confirm an arbitration award.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion for compassionate release filed by Curtis Washington. The court held that Washington failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling reasons because he had not served the required ten years of imprisonment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The appellate court held that the dismissal was proper because the plaintiff failed to comply with discovery obligations and court orders.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner seeking relief under the federal habeas corpus statute. The court denied a certificate of appealability because the petitioner failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and related protections. The court upheld the agency's adverse credibility determination and findings that the petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof for relief.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner seeking habeas corpus relief. The court denied the petitioner's request for a certificate of appealability because he failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance company had no duty to defend or indemnify homeowners against a liability claim arising from a social host incident. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's grant of summary judgment.