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Mar 10 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1750 Panel Decision

J’AMY KLUENDER v. UNITED STATES LIABILITY INSURANCE CO., INC

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for an insurance company against a former employee who alleged wrongful termination and failure to accommodate due to thyroid cancer. The court held that the employee failed to prove a public policy exception to at-will employment and could not establish pretext for retaliation or the ability to perform essential job functions.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 6 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1242 Panel Decision

GUSTAVO BURGA v. UNITED STATES 2026-1242

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed Gustavo Burga's appeal because he failed to pay the required docketing fee within the time allowed by court rules. This ruling underscores that strict adherence to procedural deadlines is mandatory for maintaining an appeal, regardless of the underlying merits.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 6 2026
7th Cir. 24-3173 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JERRON WILLIAMS

The Seventh Circuit dismissed Jerron Williams's appeal because he had contractually waived his right to challenge his conviction in a plea agreement. The court further held that the magistrate judge properly explained the charges, rendering Williams's argument about the statutory classification of the underlying offense moot.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 6 2026
6th Cir. 25-1595 Published

HPIL HOLDING, INC v. HARRY ZHANG

The Sixth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal, clarifying that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine does not bar federal lawsuits alleging corporate fraud and breach of fiduciary duty merely because they involve facts related to prior state court receivership proceedings. The court held that federal courts retain jurisdiction over independent claims of misconduct that do not seek direct appellate review of the state court's judgment.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty
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Mar 6 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-02188-GPG- Panel Decision

SHANNON PERRY v. ENCORE AT BOULEVARD ONE LLC; RICCI DONATI; JESSICA BRANDL; MARK T. SCHETTER

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a tenant's Fair Housing Act claim and ruled that her request for a temporary restraining order was moot after she was evicted. The court held that the eviction eliminated any live controversy regarding the stay of proceedings and rejected several procedural challenges raised by the appellant.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Mootness
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