Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claims alleging housing discrimination and due process violations. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to support his federal and state law claims.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Joshua Ian Celnik for distribution and possession of child pornography. The court rejected challenges to the admission of computer logs and expert testimony, finding no violation of the Confrontation Clause or evidentiary rules.
The Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court's grant of summary judgment to the Department of the Army in a Title VII employment discrimination case. The appellate court found sufficient evidence of a genuine dispute of material fact regarding discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment based on sexual orientation.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a Title VII employment dispute. The appellate panel concluded the plaintiff failed to prove causation for retaliation or establish a hostile work environment.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a civil rights action alleging excessive force during pretrial detention. The panel held that the record showed the force used was proportional to the plaintiff's active resistance and did not establish a genuine dispute of material fact.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit filed by a state prisoner. The court held that the plaintiff failed to file the action within the applicable two-year statute of limitations.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal prisoner's civil action challenging his criminal conviction. The panel held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to state a plausible claim for relief.
The Ninth Circuit reversed a summary judgment against Orange County and a verdict for a nurse in a civil rights case involving a detainee who suffered strokes. The court found that the county was on notice of its training deficiencies and that the trial time limits prejudiced the plaintiff's ability to present his case.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Social Security disability appeal filed more than two years after the statutory deadline. The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish grounds for equitable tolling despite claims of personal hardship and attorney error.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a defendant's motion for sentencing credits. The court held that the authority to compute and apply such credits lies exclusively with the Bureau of Prisons.