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Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-10886 Panel Decision

Chasity Congious, by and through her Guardian, Kimberly Hammond v. Aaron Ivy Shaw, DO Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Dr. Aaron Shaw, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove he had subjective knowledge of a substantial risk of serious harm to the pretrial detainee. The court ruled that because the Medical Director did not personally review the specific email detailing the inmate's symptoms, he lacked the requisite awareness to establish a constitutional violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-10545 Panel Decision

Ira Darlina Baker v. Richard Keith Coborn; Michael Joseph McHugh

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity for officers who fired at a fleeing vehicle after it began moving away from the scene. The court held that under clearly established law, no reasonable officer could believe such shots were justified once the suspect vehicle accelerated.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Summary Judgment
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Mar 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-60606 Per Curiam

Kimberly Monique Ross v. James Christopher Walker

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a § 1983 complaint filed by Kimberly Monique Ross, ruling that the appeal was frivolous because it sought to relitigate claims already decided. The court denied Ross's motion to proceed in forma pauperis because she failed to challenge the district court's finding that her lawsuit was duplicative of a prior action.

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Mar 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-20362 Per Curiam

Robert Prosper v. Harris County; City of Houston; C. M. Blackburn

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert Prosper's civil rights claims, ruling that his complaint failed to state a plausible claim against the named officer or the municipalities. The court held that the district court properly dismissed the case because the plaintiff did not allege sufficient facts to establish municipal liability or a special relationship required for a due process claim.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
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Mar 26 2026
4th Cir. 25-2156 Per Curiam

ELIZABETH FEDYNICH v. LYNCHBURG REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Elizabeth Fedynich's civil rights complaint, ruling that her claims were barred by the statute of limitations and that she was not entitled to equitable tolling. The court also upheld the denial of her motion to seal court documents, finding she failed to demonstrate a countervailing interest sufficient to override the public's right of access.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations
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Mar 26 2026
3rd Cir. 26-1325 Panel Decision

In re COURTNEY MILLER

The Third Circuit denied a pro se petition for a writ of mandamus, declining to intervene in a civil action alleging civil rights violations and domestic violence. The court found no abuse of discretion in the District Court's denial of a recusal motion and its dismissal of the underlying complaint.

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Mar 26 2026
6th Cir. 24-1526 2-1

MACHELLE PEARSON v. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HEIDI E. WASHINGTON

The Sixth Circuit reversed the denial of qualified immunity for high-level prison officials, holding that their reliance on incompetent medical contractors did not constitute a clearly established Eighth Amendment violation. While the court affirmed that the officials were not the proximate cause of the injuries under state law, it remanded the case to allow the plaintiffs to pursue their state-law negligence claims.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
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Mar 26 2026
6th Cir. 24-1528 2-1

MACHELLE PEARSON v. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HEIDI E. WASHINGTON

The Sixth Circuit reversed the denial of qualified immunity for high-level prison officials who relied on contracted medical providers to treat a scabies outbreak. The court held that officials are not liable for the incompetence of contractors unless their own actions were so unreasonable as to violate clearly established law.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
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