June 24, 2026·25-3459·Panel Decision·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The panel found no basis for reversal after reviewing the record and the parties' arguments.
John Corrigan Jr. appealed a district court dismissal of his civil action against the County of Scott for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
The court’s reasoning
The court conducted a careful review of the record and the parties’ arguments on appeal. It found no basis for reversal and affirmed the district court’s decision for the reasons stated below.
What it means going forward
The dismissal of the civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction stands, leaving the underlying dispute unresolved in federal court.
