3rd Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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

Mar 13 2026
23-2516 Panel Decision

GLAVIN IVY v. WELLPATH; CRNP LESLIE; CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS; CRNP SUTHERLAND; DR. MAXA

The Third Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to prison medical providers, ruling that their extensive treatment of a prisoner did not constitute deliberate indifference. The court held that disagreements over medical judgment, such as the timing of a diagnosis or the choice of medication, are insufficient to prove an Eighth Amendment violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
25-1128 Panel Decision

Lin-Hendel v. Turner

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se appeal challenging a mortgage foreclosure involving dozens of defendants. The court held that the appellants forfeited most claims by failing to address them in their brief and that their remaining fraud and RICO allegations were barred by res judicata and the Rooker-Feldman doctrine.

Civil Intellectual Property Res Judicata Standing
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Mar 12 2026
25-3246 Panel Decision

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA; KRR CAPITAL LLC v. KEVIN GREGORY HAND

The Third Circuit summarily affirmed the District Court's order remanding a foreclosure and ejectment dispute to state court for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court held that neither federal question jurisdiction nor diversity jurisdiction existed because the underlying state claims did not present federal issues and the parties were not completely diverse.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 12 2026
2:22-cr-00135-002 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. NIKEEM LEACH-HILTON

The Third Circuit affirmed a 219-month prison sentence for federal carjacking and firearm charges, rejecting the appellant's challenges based on a binding appellate waiver. The court held that while an ineffective assistance of counsel claim was not barred by the waiver, it could not be adjudicated on direct appeal and must be pursued in a collateral proceeding.

Constitutional Guidelines Departure Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 11 2026
2:20-cv-20559 Panel Decision

Michael Kaplon v. Morris Township Police Department; Madison Police Department; Borough of Madison; Township of Morris; Chief Mark DiCarlo; Chief Darren P. Dachisen, Sr.; Police...

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for police officers and municipalities in a civil rights case arising from a drunk driving crash and subsequent arrest. The court held that the officers had reasonable suspicion to stop the appellant and that the force used to subdue him was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 11 2026
25-1172 Panel Decision

URVE MAGGITTI v. MICHAEL PULLANO; JOSEPH F. KAMPHERSTEIN, III; CLAIRE REEVES; DEB RYAN; DANIEL E. ROLAND; WILLIAM JUDGE; FREDDA L. MADDOX

The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Urve Maggitti's pro se civil rights complaint, ruling that she forfeited her challenge by failing to develop arguments in her brief. The court further held that the District Court acted within its discretion to consolidate related cases and deny recusal motions based on the plaintiff's disagreement with prior rulings.

Antitrust (Civil) Civil Motion to Dismiss
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Mar 10 2026
25-1750 Panel Decision

J’AMY KLUENDER v. UNITED STATES LIABILITY INSURANCE CO., INC

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for an insurance company against a former employee who alleged wrongful termination and failure to accommodate due to thyroid cancer. The court held that the employee failed to prove a public policy exception to at-will employment and could not establish pretext for retaliation or the ability to perform essential job functions.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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