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Apr 14 2026
5th Cir. 25-20297 Per Curiam

Thomas v. Steiner

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against Babu K. Thomas, holding that he failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of employment discrimination and retaliation. The court ruled that Thomas's termination was based on unexcused absences and a failure to provide medical documentation, rather than his protected status or activities.

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Apr 10 2026
10th Cir. 4:24-CV-00615-CVE-JFJ Panel Decision

EMIT BALL v. WALMART INC

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Emit Ball's employment discrimination claims because he failed to file required administrative charges within the statutory deadlines. The court rejected arguments for equitable tolling and the continuing violation doctrine, holding that the employment relationship's end precluded such exceptions.

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Apr 10 2026
United States Court… 24-5201 Panel Decision

SUSAN QASHU, PH.D v. MARCO RUBIO

The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the State Department, ruling that it provided reasonable accommodations and that its decision not to renew a fellow's position was based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. The court found no evidence of pretext or bad faith in the interactive process required under the Rehabilitation Act.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 10 2026
11th Cir. 0:25-cv-60070-WPD Per Curiam

MARIE DORIVAL v. COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE ANDREA GUNDERSEN

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII hostile work environment claim, ruling that a single racially charged remark by a partner was not severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of employment. The court further held that the plaintiff's additional allegations were too vague to survive dismissal and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying leave to file a second amended complaint.

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Apr 8 2026
4th Cir. 24-2132 Panel Decision

Perry v. Marteney

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that had granted a preliminary injunction allowing a child to attend a virtual public school without vaccination. The appellate court held that West Virginia's compulsory vaccination law is a neutral and generally applicable regulation that does not violate the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 7 2026
3rd Cir. 25-2732 Panel Decision

DAWN WALEGA v. JUSTIN MACGREGOR, MPA Deputy Director for Human Resources; WILLIAM BROWNING, Director of OYFS and Human Services; LACKAWANNA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE; KERRI BROWN...

The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Lackawanna County, ruling that the appellant failed to prove her termination was motivated by age. The court found no evidence that the employer's documented performance-based actions were a pretext for age discrimination.

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Apr 7 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-01850-MLB Published

KENNY FAULK v. DIMERCO EXPRESS USA CORP

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a racial discrimination verdict against a transportation company that rescinded a job offer based on the applicant's race. The court held that the district court properly cured counsel misconduct and that the damages awarded were supported by evidence and not unconstitutionally excessive.

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Apr 7 2026
11th Cir. 3:21-cv-01062-TJC-MCR Per Curiam

Michael V. Smith v. Pepsi Bottling Group, et al.

The Eleventh Circuit vacated the district court's dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's Title VII discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court held that the amended complaint related back to the original filing and that the district court applied the wrong legal standard by requiring a prima facie case at the motion to dismiss stage.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Motion to Dismiss
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