Mar 12 2026
6th Cir. 25-1668 Unanimous

Shepler's Inc. v. City of Mackinac Island

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the City of Mackinac Island from regulating ferry parking fees but vacated the portion enjoining the City from regulating ferry rates. The court held that while the City lacks authority to regulate parking under its charter, its broad statutory power to regulate ferry fares and services remains intact pending further litigation.

Mar 11 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1172 Panel Decision

URVE MAGGITTI v. MICHAEL PULLANO; JOSEPH F. KAMPHERSTEIN, III; CLAIRE REEVES; DEB RYAN; DANIEL E. ROLAND; WILLIAM JUDGE; FREDDA L. MADDOX

The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Urve Maggitti's pro se civil rights complaint, ruling that she forfeited her challenge by failing to develop arguments in her brief. The court further held that the District Court acted within its discretion to consolidate related cases and deny recusal motions based on the plaintiff's disagreement with prior rulings.

Mar 3 2026
3rd Cir. 2:21-cv-04987 Panel Decision

HALEY RODD v. JAMES MCCOY; PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO

The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's denial of Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.'s motions because the insurer failed to timely raise the household vehicle exclusion as an affirmative defense. The court held that the legal basis for the exclusion was settled law at the time of the initial answer, rendering Progressive's delay undue.

Dec 10 2024
2nd Cir. 23-1108 Panel Decision

Singh v. Deloitte LLP

The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an ERISA class action alleging excessive recordkeeping fees, holding that plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege a breach of the duty of prudence. The court ruled that comparing fee amounts without specific factual context regarding the quality and scope of services provided is insufficient to state a claim.