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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a maritime shipping dispute where the plaintiff alleged fraud in the execution of bills of lading. The court held that the claim was essentially a breach of contract barred by the one-year statute of limitations under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a utility company's federal lawsuit challenging state agency penalties. The court held that the company waived its right to a jury trial and failed to state a claim that the penalties were unconstitutionally excessive.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals denial of cancellation of removal for an immigrant convicted of identity fraud. The court held that the conviction constituted a crime involving moral turpitude and that the immigration judge properly denied a continuance request.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal prisoner's pro se complaint alleging inadequate medical treatment and denial of due process. The court held that the claims did not fall within the limited contexts where an implied right of action exists against federal officials.
The Seventh Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied qualified immunity to a school district official. The court held that existing case law did not clearly establish that the official's emails to an employer constituted unlawful retaliation.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a prisoner's civil rights complaint regarding medical care and diet. The court held that the plaintiff adequately alleged deliberate indifference and retaliation against two specific defendants while dismissing claims against the remaining parties.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a civil rights complaint. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling that the plaintiff failed to state a claim.
The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a pro se employment discrimination complaint. The appellate court held that the district court erred by dismissing the case based on a statute of limitations defense without allowing the plaintiff to develop facts supporting equitable tolling.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance policy's anti-stacking language was unambiguous under Illinois law. The court held that the plaintiffs could not recover multiple times for medical expenses or uninsured motorist coverage despite paying separate premiums for five vehicles.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights claim alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs after a detainee suffered a leg amputation. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence of municipal policy or individual knowledge of the medical emergency.