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Mar 19 2026
7th Cir. 24-1632 Panel Decision

Laurie Jean Yokosh v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Social Security disability benefits for Laurie Yokosh, ruling that the Administrative Law Judge properly discounted the opinion of her treating psychologist. The court held that the ALJ provided well-supported reasons for finding inconsistencies between the psychologist's conclusions and the broader medical record.

Civil Social Security
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Mar 19 2026
11th Cir. 3:23-cv-24650-MJF Per Curiam

Deming v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Steven Deming's claim for disability insurance benefits, ruling that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence. The court held that a 100% VA disability rating does not bind the Social Security Administration, which applies a distinct legal standard for determining disability.

Civil Social Security
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Mar 19 2026
11th Cir. 0:24-cv-62261-WPD Per Curiam

Mencia v. United States

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion to vacate his conviction, ruling that his statute of limitations argument lacked legal merit. Although the district court failed to address a specific timeliness claim, the appellate court determined a remand was unnecessary because the claim would fail regardless.

Constitutional Drug Trafficking Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Statute of Limitations
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Mar 19 2026
11th Cir. 0:22-cv-60897-WPD Per Curiam

National Christmas Products, Inc. v. OJ Commerce, LLC

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of sanctions against a plaintiff who dismissed its own case after discovering a lack of diversity jurisdiction. The appellate court held that the plaintiff and its counsel acted negligently rather than in bad faith, which is insufficient to trigger sanctions under federal law.

Civil Contract
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Mar 19 2026
9th Cir. 3:18-cv-07826-VC Unpublished

Alice Helen Brown v. Police Officer Ethan Miller and State of California, County of Del Norte, City of Crescent City, Crescent City Manager Eric Wier, Crescent City Police Depar...: Alice Helen Brown v. Police Officer Ethan Miller and State of California, County of Del Norte, City of Crescent City, Crescent City Manager Eric Wier, Crescent City Police Depar…

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment in a Fourth Amendment traffic stop case, holding that an officer's subjective motivation is irrelevant to the constitutional reasonableness of a stop. The court further ruled that the plaintiff waived any challenge to the bill of costs by failing to object in the district court.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 19 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1249 Panel Decision

Peter J. Polinski v. United States

The Federal Circuit summarily affirmed the dismissal of a pro se appeal challenging the United States Treasury's handling of a $36 million check. The court held that the Tucker Act does not grant jurisdiction over tort claims or most constitutional allegations, and found the appellant's arguments implausible and frivolous.

Criminal Embezzlement & Forgery
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Mar 19 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1285 Panel Decision

APPLE INC v. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION MASIMO CORPORATION, CERCACOR LABORATORIES, INC 2024-1285

The Federal Circuit affirmed the International Trade Commission's finding that Apple Inc. violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing Apple Watches that infringed Masimo's blood oxygen patents. The court upheld the Commission's determinations that Masimo satisfied the domestic industry requirement and that the asserted patents were valid and infringed.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Mar 19 2026
4th Cir. 25-1412 Panel Decision

Bloosurf, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc.

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Bloosurf's lawsuit against T-Mobile, holding that federal law barred the plaintiff's claims. The court ruled that the Federal Communications Act's election-of-remedies provision and express preemption clauses prevented the state-law and federal claims from proceeding.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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