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The Sixth Circuit reversed a summary judgment ruling that denied an insurance claim, holding that a fencing requirement was unenforceable due to impossibility of performance. The court affirmed rulings dismissing claims for bad faith, fraud, and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff challenging a health benefits denial. The court held that the district court's order remanding the determination of benefits to the plan administrator was not a final judgment subject to appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that an immigration judge violated a noncitizen's statutory right to counsel by denying a continuance to find new representation. The court vacated the removal order and remanded the case for the Board of Immigration Appeals to consider whether the violation prejudiced the petitioner.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court judgment finding that Lupin Ltd. did not infringe Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. patents and that certain claims were invalid for obviousness. The court upheld the lower court's claim construction and factual findings regarding the synthesis process and expert testimony.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurer had no duty to defend insureds in an antitrust lawsuit. The court held that the underlying complaint alleged intentional conduct rather than an accident, which excluded coverage under the insurance policy.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after appointed counsel filed a brief asserting no nonfrivolous issues existed. The court granted the motion to withdraw and excused counsel from further responsibilities.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a takings claim brought by oyster farmers. The court held that Louisiana statutes subordinate oyster leases to government actions taken for coastal protection, preventing a cognizable property interest under the Fifth Amendment.
The First Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a political discrimination lawsuit brought by a former municipal employee. The appellate court held that the lower court erred in granting summary judgment based on waiver and in dismissing claims against defendants who had not moved for judgment.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a summary judgment that dismissed a civil rights suit brought by two men wrongfully convicted of murder. The court held that a deceased witness's trial testimony regarding police coercion was admissible and created a triable issue of fact on a fabrication claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal by a veteran seeking an earlier effective date for a special monthly pension. The court held it lacked jurisdiction because the appellant failed to identify any legal error by the Veterans Court.
