Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed consolidated appeals filed by a Maryland inmate. The court ruled that the appeals were untimely because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required thirty-day window.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a complaint alleging violations of the American with Disabilities Act. The appellate court found the plaintiff's allegations insufficient to meet the plausibility standard required to survive review under Section nineteen hundred fifteen.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil rights complaint without prejudice. The appellate court held that the appellant forfeited the right to challenge the dismissal because his informal brief did not address the basis for the lower court's decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a gender discrimination claim brought under Title VII. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's analysis of the plaintiff's comparator evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Catina Castro against IKEA. The court ruled that the notice of appeal was filed well beyond the statutory deadline.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil dispute involving an insurance company. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the appellant's multiple civil claims.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff who challenged a district court order granting a motion to dismiss without prejudice. The court held that the order was not final because the plaintiff had not obtained a finalized decision ending the district court proceedings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment granting summary judgment to Benedict College. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the plaintiff's employment discrimination and retaliation claims.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing an employment discrimination complaint. The appellate court found the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to support claims of retaliation, discrimination, and defamation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the appellant failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation. The court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appellate review of the summary judgment order.