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May 29 2026
7th Cir. 25-1872 Panel Decision

Penske Truck Leasing, L.P. v. Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that a multiemployer pension plan had the authority to expel a single bargaining unit from its plan. The court also upheld the dismissal of the plan's counterclaim regarding the effective withdrawal date, requiring the dispute to proceed through mandatory arbitration first.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Labor Summary Judgment
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May 28 2026
10th Cir. 25-8044 Panel Decision

Harrell v. Scott, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a prisoner's civil rights complaint regarding medical care and diet. The court held that the plaintiff adequately alleged deliberate indifference and retaliation against two specific defendants while dismissing claims against the remaining parties.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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May 28 2026
10th Cir. 25-6116 Panel Decision

United States v. Herrera

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a defendant's motion to reduce his sentence based on a Sentencing Commission amendment. The court held that the defendant waived his challenge by failing to explain why the district court's reasoning was incorrect.

Compassionate Release Criminal
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May 28 2026
7th Cir. 25-1667 Panel Decision

Aberdeen Developers, LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Registered Holders of Deutsche Mortgage & Asset Receiving Corporation, CD 2019-CD8 Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2019-CD8, a National Bank and LNR Partners, LLC: Aberdeen Developers, LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Registered Holders of Deutsche Mortgage & Asset Receiving Corporation, CD 2019-CD8 Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2019-CD8, a National Bank and LNR Partners, LLC

The Seventh Circuit reversed a district court dismissal of a breach-of-contract claim involving a commercial mortgage loan. The appellate court held that the relevant loan and cash management agreements were ambiguous regarding the duration for which excess cash flow could be held as additional security.

Bankruptcy Civil Contract
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May 28 2026
11th Cir. 25-14239 Per Curiam

Melendez-Gonzalez v. Losse

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal prisoner's pro se complaint alleging inadequate medical treatment and denial of due process. The court held that the claims did not fall within the limited contexts where an implied right of action exists against federal officials.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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