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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-02054-GPC-KSC Unpublished

Benjamin Dennis Goode v. J. Canedo, Then, Correctional Sergeant; Now, Correctional Lieutenant; John and Jane Does, 1-100, Correctional Staff and J. Canejo

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a pro se prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove deliberate indifference regarding COVID-19 quarantine conditions. The court further upheld the dismissal of a claim concerning the removal of the plaintiff's CPAP machine due to insufficient factual allegations linking the defendant to the act.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 1:22-cv-00390-LEK-WRP Unpublished

Kakalia v. State of Hawaii

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a pro se motion for reconsideration in a civil rights action, finding the appellant failed to establish grounds for relief under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). The court also rejected an unsupported claim of judicial bias and declined to consider arguments not raised in the opening brief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
1st Cir. 25-1413 Panel Decision

State of New York v. Trump

The First Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking a categorical freeze of federal financial assistance by federal agencies but vacated the portion of the order mandating immediate disbursement of funds. The court held that while the freeze was likely arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act, the district court lacked jurisdiction under the Tucker Act to order direct monetary payments for contractual grant obligations.

Civil Labor Preliminary Injunction
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01004-DC-SCR Unpublished

Benjamin Robert Gallegos v. Gavin Newsom, Governor of California; Jeff McComber; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim regarding prison safety. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to prove defendants were deliberately indifferent to a substantial risk of serious harm.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 4:24-cv-00484-HSG Unpublished

Harry v. Wedbush Securities Inc.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's refusal to remand a securities case to state court, holding that federal subject matter jurisdiction over a RICO claim prevented the dismissal of the entire action. The court further upheld the dismissal of the RICO claim with prejudice, ruling that the plaintiffs were barred by claim preclusion due to prior federal litigation involving the same parties.

Civil Securities
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Mar 16 2026
1st Cir. 25-1236 Panel Decision

State of New York v. Trump

The First Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the federal government's categorical freeze on obligated financial assistance to states, ruling the action arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act. The court vacated the portion of the injunction requiring direct monetary payments, citing the Supreme Court's recent rulings on the Tucker Act and sovereign immunity.

Civil Labor Standing
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01348-CDS-EJY Unanimous

Kasey Carroll v. S. Corsaro, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights lawsuit because he failed to comply with district court orders. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and that the plaintiff waived any objections to the magistrate judge's report by failing to raise them.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-00373-MWF- Unpublished

CHRISTINE FORRESTER v. MOHAMAD A. RESHAD, D.D.S.; ARTLAB DENTISTRY, Dental Office of Dr. Reshad, a California Corporation; TED CONLEY

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil action alleging federal and state law claims arising from dental treatment. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible claim under federal law and that the district court properly declined supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims.

Civil Motion to Dismiss Tort / Personal Injury
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