Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized from a defendant's home. The court held that although the search warrant lacked probable cause, the officers acted in good faith and no systemic negligence was shown.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an Americans with Disabilities Act case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove she was disabled or that she suffered an adverse employment action.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's award of attorney's fees to a class of borrowers who prevailed on a Truth in Lending Act claim against Fifth Third Bank. The court vacated the portion of the award applying national market rates to all counsel, requiring a remand to apply local forum rates for attorneys other than the specialized lead firm.
The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of cancellation of removal for an undocumented immigrant. The court held that the petitioner failed to prove that his removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to his citizen children.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction in a trade-dress dispute between Scotts and Procter & Gamble. The court held that Scotts failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on its claims of infringement and dilution regarding the packaging of its Miracle-Gro products.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a conviction and sentence for a defendant who pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy. The court held that the plea was knowing and voluntary and that the defendant waived his right to appeal the denial of his motion to withdraw the plea.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complaint alleging disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act because the plaintiff failed to plead specific facts regarding proposed reasonable accommodations.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court grant of summary judgment in a race discrimination and retaliation case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case for either claim.
The Sixth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied qualified immunity to police officers involved in a struggle with a suspect. The court held that the officers did not violate any clearly established law when using force to subdue a suspect who actively resisted a frisk and attempted to flee.
The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of withholding of removal and cancellation of removal. The court held that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient corroboration for his claims and did not prove exceptional hardship to his children.