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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

HOA T. JANICH v. DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 2024-1944

The Federal Circuit vacated the Veterans Court's decision and remanded the case because the lower court may have applied an incorrect legal standard regarding harmless error in a Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability claim. The appellate court held that the Veterans Court erred by assuming that a Board's identification of illustrative jobs is automatically harmless if the Board is not required to survey the actual job market.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil

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Mar 5 2026

Fed. Cir. 25-1697 Panel Decision

VEDRICK LAMONTE SYMONETTE v. UNITED STATES 2025-1697

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's complaint for failure to prosecute after he failed to pay the required filing fee. The court held that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying in forma pauperis status under the three-strikes rule.

Civil Social Security

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Mar 5 2026

Fed. Cir. 26-1469 Panel Decision

THE MILVET LAW FIRM PLLC, DEREK DEBUS WELSEY MCCAULEY, ANDREW LAFFON v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 2026-1469

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review concerning veterans benefits without addressing the underlying legal merits. The dismissal was issued pursuant to a mutual agreement by all parties involved in the litigation.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 5 2026

United States Court… 25-5332 Panel Decision

Darrell Prince v. United States

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se qui tam complaint, ruling that private individuals lack standing to file such actions on behalf of the United States. The court also denied the appellant's ancillary motions and dismissed portions of his request to supplement the record as moot.

Civil Other Civil Standing

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Mar 5 2026

United States Court… 25-1109 Panel Decision

Ryan Messner v. Securities and Exchange Commission

The D.C. Circuit dismissed a petition for review of an SEC order approving a Fair Fund distribution because the petitioner lacked standing. The court held that the petitioner's alleged injuries stemmed from misconduct occurring after the period covered by the settlement, failing to establish the requisite causal connection.

Civil Immigration (Civil) Standing

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Mar 5 2026

7th Cir. 25-3023 Panel Decision

CHICAGO HEADLINE CLUB v. KRISTI NOEM, Secretary of Homeland Security

The Seventh Circuit vacated a district court's sweeping preliminary injunction regulating federal immigration enforcement in Chicago and dismissed the appeal as moot. The court applied the Munsingwear doctrine to clear the record, noting that the underlying enforcement operation had ended and the plaintiffs voluntarily sought dismissal.

Civil Mootness Securities

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Mar 5 2026

6th Cir. 25-3637 Published

DIEGO ORTIZ-LEON and K.O.A., a minor child v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review seeking asylum and withholding of removal for Guatemalan nationals who claimed gang persecution. The court affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals' finding that the petitioners failed to prove their indigenous identity was a central reason for the threats they faced.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 5 2026

3rd Cir. 25-3132 Panel Decision

JOSEPH MICHAEL BOVA, JR v. RAY SAJONE; CATHY MOFFAT SAJONE

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Joseph Michael Bova, Jr.'s complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court held that Bova failed to allege any basis for federal question or diversity jurisdiction in his pleadings.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 5 2026

3rd Cir. 2:22-CV-02760 Panel Decision

MEMPHIS STREET ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT J.P. JONES v. PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a charter school's challenge to its closure, ruling that the school district's enforcement of a surrender clause was not motivated by racial discrimination. The court held that the district acted within its contractual and statutory authority to revoke the charter based on the school's failure to meet agreed-upon academic benchmarks.

Civil Civil Rights - Housing

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Mar 4 2026

9th Cir. 3:21-cv-05854-BHS Unpublished

WILLIAM HUNT, Jr v. MEDTRONIC USA, INC

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against a plaintiff alleging harm from a malfunctioning medical device. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide evidence of public impact for his consumer protection claim and lacked necessary expert testimony for his negligence claim.

Civil Consumer Protection Summary Judgment

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