Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment dismissing an employment discrimination claim brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove he was qualified to perform the essential functions of his custodial job while working a part-time schedule.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff challenging a health benefits denial. The court held that the district court's order remanding the determination of benefits to the plan administrator was not a final judgment subject to appellate review.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurer had no duty to defend insureds in an antitrust lawsuit. The court held that the underlying complaint alleged intentional conduct rather than an accident, which excluded coverage under the insurance policy.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling requiring an insurer to provide full copies of all relevant auto insurance policies to a claimant. The court held that the insurer violated Colorado law by providing only excerpts and that the statutory penalty applies once per claim rather than per request.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit enforced an appeal waiver contained in a defendant's plea agreement. The court dismissed the defendant's appeal regarding his conviction and sentence.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a conviction for possessing a short-barreled rifle and receiving ammunition while under felony indictment. The court held that the district court properly struck closing arguments suggesting police return of firearms justified acquittal regardless of the defendant's knowledge.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reviewed a district court dismissal based on the Rooker-Feldman doctrine. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal of one sub-claim but reversed the dismissal of all other claims and remanded the case for further proceedings.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress a firearm found during a traffic stop but vacated the defendant's sentence. The court held that the district court erred in applying the Armed Career Criminal Act enhancement because two of the four predicate convictions did not qualify as violent felonies.
The Tenth Circuit granted counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California and dismissed the appeal as frivolous.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of emergency injunctive relief. The court held that the pro se appellant failed to argue how the lower court erred in her opening brief.