Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling that a buyer breached a contract by refusing to accept a custom machine due to delivery delays. The court held that the contract explicitly defined delivery dates as estimates subject to the seller's discretion, meaning the delays did not constitute a substantial breach.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant convicted of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. The court held that the defendant's appeal waiver barred his challenge to the denial of his motion to vacate his guilty plea.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful death complaint alleging that prison officials were deliberately indifferent to an inmate's serious dental needs. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plead facts supporting a claim of conscious disregard of a medical need and lacked a causal link between alleged staffing policies and the specific injury.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the City of Mackinac Island from regulating ferry parking fees but vacated the portion enjoining the City from regulating ferry rates. The court held that while the City lacks authority to regulate parking under its charter, its broad statutory power to regulate ferry fares and services remains intact pending further litigation.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a 100-month sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a sentence reduction. Although the defendant became eligible for a lower sentencing range under a retroactive Guidelines amendment, the court found his extensive criminal history warranted maintaining the original term.
The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging a Board of Immigration Appeals decision that considered post-application criminal convictions when determining eligibility for voluntary departure. The court held that the statutory requirement for good moral character includes the time of adjudication, not just the time of application.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of Gregory Kilgore's motions to suppress evidence and statements obtained after his detention for drug offenses. The court held that officers had sufficient reasonable suspicion to detain Kilgore and that his post-Miranda confession was voluntary.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's decision sustaining an IRS determination of income tax deficiency against Michael Shaut. The court held that Shaut failed to meet his burden of proof to substantiate his claimed business expenses, theft losses, and net operating loss carryovers.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed Elijah Chappell's conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, rejecting five challenges to his trial and sentence. The court found no error in the admission of 911 calls and body-camera footage, the sufficiency of the evidence, or the application of sentencing enhancements.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of Scot Gaither's federal habeas petition, ruling that his waiver of appellate counsel was knowing and intelligent. The court also held that his claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel was procedurally defaulted and lacked merit.