Summary Calendar Violet Berrospi Plaintiff— v. Aldine Independent School District Defendant—
June 8, 2026·25-20533·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The Fifth Circuit dismissed Violet Berrospi's appeal against Aldine Independent School District for lack of jurisdiction. The court found the district court's order was not a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291.
Violet Berrospi sued Aldine Independent School District for employment discrimination and retaliation. The case was mediated, resulting in a settlement agreement, which Berrospi later contested.
The court’s reasoning
The court reasoned that the district court’s order was not a final decision because it required further actions before dismissal, such as Berrospi’s submission of a W-9 form and AISD’s payment and restoration of sick leave.
Because the challenged order is not a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
What it means going forward
The dismissal means Berrospi cannot appeal the settlement enforcement order until a final judgment is entered.
