Decisions

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May 15 2026
7th Cir. 25-2231 Panel Decision

Nikko D'Ambrosio v. Meta Platforms Inc., et al.: Nikko D’Ambrosio v. Meta Platforms Inc., et al.

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a man against social media users and platforms over posts about his dating behavior. The court also ordered the plaintiff and his attorneys to show cause why they should not face sanctions for filing a frivolous appeal containing fictitious citations.

Civil Social Security Summary Judgment
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May 15 2026
9th Cir. 21-894 Unpublished

Rivera-Villalta, Et Al. v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum. The court found that the petitioners failed to properly raise their claimed particular social group and that the harm they suffered was motivated by financial reasons rather than a protected ground.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 15 2026
9th Cir. 2:19-cv-00595-APG-NJK Unpublished

Snow Covered Capital, LLC v. Weidner, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that no deficiency existed in a foreclosure action because the property's fair market value exceeded the debt. The court also held that the plaintiff could not recover additional contractual damages due to a prior stipulation and the terms of the guaranty.

Civil Contract
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May 15 2026
9th Cir. 24-6097 Unanimous

Trammell v. KLN Enterprises, Inc.

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's dismissal of a consumer fraud class action, holding that the plaintiff's complaint sufficiently alleged that a licorice product contained artificial flavoring despite labels claiming it was free of artificial colors and flavors.

Civil Securities
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May 15 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01539-JJT Unpublished

Osterhaus Pharmacy, Inc. v. CVS Health Corporation

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration in an antitrust dispute between independent pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. The court held that the arbitration agreement was enforceable despite challenges to its cost provisions and unilateral amendment terms.

Antitrust (Civil) Civil
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May 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1828 Panel Decision

MCOM IP, LLC v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a patent infringement complaint against a major bank. The court held that the plaintiff was barred from asserting the patent claim due to issue preclusion and failed to plausibly allege infringement.

Civil Intellectual Property
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