9th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mar 5 2026
1:21-cv-00498-BLW Unpublished

Luis Ortiz Vega v. GEICO Choice Insurance Company

The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for GEICO, holding that Idaho law treats the interpretation of an unambiguous insurance policy as a question of law. The court found no genuine issue of material fact because the insured was never legally obligated to pay damages, and the insurer had fulfilled its duty to communicate settlement offers.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment
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Mar 5 2026
4:22-cr-01545-RM-EJM-1 Unpublished

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. AARON THOMAS MITCHELL

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Aaron Thomas Mitchell's convictions for kidnapping a minor and deprivation of bodily rights under color of law. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions for mistrial or continuance, finding no prosecutorial misconduct or trial error prejudiced the defendant.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Mar 5 2026
2:18-cv-03300-DJH Unpublished

EPICENTER LOSS RECOVERY LLC v. BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED; GANYMEDE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order compelling arbitration and dismissing the lawsuit, holding that a valid arbitration agreement existed under Arizona law and the Federal Arbitration Act. The court clarified that while the dismissal was correct, it should have been based on the merits rather than a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Civil Securities
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