POWHATAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. KANDISE LUCAS and TODD SKINGER
July 13, 2026·25-2064·Per Curiam·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order granting a permanent injunction to the Powhatan County School Board. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision after reviewing the record.
Kandise Lucas appealed a district court order that granted a permanent injunction to the Powhatan County School Board in a complaint filed against Lucas. The case originated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error in the district court’s order. The court determined that the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the materials before the court, making oral argument unnecessary for the decisional process.
What it means going forward
The permanent injunction against Kandise Lucas remains in effect, and the school board’s position is upheld by the appellate court.
