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Apr 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:22-cv-00218-TOR Unpublished

Rose Nielsen v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's denial of attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, clarifying that judicial disagreement alone does not prove the government's position was substantially justified. The panel held that the district court erred by treating the ALJ's decision and a dissenting opinion as dispositive evidence of reasonableness when the agency's error had already been established on remand.

Civil Social Security
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cv-24740-EA Per Curiam

MARK T. STINSON v. WAYNE HADDIX d.b.a. Ventures Partnership AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal sua sponte because the district court's denial of a Rule 60(b) motion regarding a venue transfer was not a final, appealable order. The court held that since the underlying litigation remains pending, the ruling is reviewable only after a final judgment on the merits.

Civil Consumer Protection
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Apr 15 2026
8th Cir. 25-2899 Panel Decision

Female Athletes United v. Keith M. Ellison

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that Female Athletes United lacks a private right of action to enforce Title IX regulations alleging disparate impact. The court ruled that Title IX only permits private suits for claims of intentional sex discrimination, not for policies that neutrally applied but allegedly disadvantage female athletes.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 8:25-cv-00711-MSS-CPT Per Curiam

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWABS Inc. Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-15 f.k.a. The Bank of New York v. PETER FERENC GEDEON UNK...

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order remanding a foreclosure case to Florida state court, ruling that the defendant's removal to federal court was untimely. The court held that the defendant failed to file his notice of removal within the statutory thirty-day window or identify any document that would restart that deadline.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 15 2026
8th Cir. 24-2711 Panel Decision

Nuuh Amir Na’im v. James Beck, Doctor, Arkansas Department of Corrections/Wellpath (Cummins Unit)(originally names as Beck); Carol Chisom, RN, Director of Nurses, Arkansas Depar...

The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for prison medical staff, ruling that an inmate failed to exhaust administrative remedies for claims regarding a dislocated finger. The court held that the inmate's grievances did not specifically name the individual defendants or address the specific delays alleged, leaving the claims unexhausted under the PLRA.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 2:24-cv-00939-JLB-KCD Per Curiam

ZOZO INVESTMENTS LLC BERTIE & NEEKA LLC Foreign Limited Liability Companies v. FIRST COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY a Florida corporation

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a flood insurance claim suit as time-barred, holding that a loss is considered 'proved' under federal law even without a sworn proof of loss. The statute of limitations began running when the insurer mailed its initial denial letter, not when the policyholder later submitted a sworn proof of loss.

Civil Insurance Securities
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