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Apr 7 2026
11th Cir. 24-11260 Published

JEFFREY HAYES v. DIRECTOR, OWCP UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COWIN & COMPANY, INC

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a Benefits Review Board decision, clarifying that the Black Lung Benefits Act does not require a miner to prove employment for a full 365-day calendar year to count as a year of service. Instead, the court held that working 125 days in coal mines during a calendar year is sufficient to establish a year of employment for benefit eligibility.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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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The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a racial discrimination verdict against a transportation company that rescinded a job offer based on the applicant's race.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.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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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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Apr 7 2026
10th Cir. 1:21-CV-00923-GPG-STV Panel Decision

Citizens for Constitutional Integrity; Southwest Advocates, Inc. v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Douglas J. Burgum

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to a federal agency's approval of an underground coal mine expansion. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish standing or a valid cause of action under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

Civil Environmental (Civil) Standing
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Apr 7 2026
10th Cir. 24-9562 Panel Decision

LENIS YAJAIRA LOPEZ-MARTINEZ; LINNEY YAMILETH RODRIGUEZ- LOPEZ v. TODD BLANCHE,1 Acting United States Attorney General

The Tenth Circuit denied a petition for review of a BIA decision denying asylum because the petitioners failed to challenge the agency's finding that the government could control the perpetrator. The court held that without challenging the government's ability to control the ex-partner, the petitioners could not establish the necessary element of past persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 7 2026
5th Cir. 26-40101 Per Curiam

Olali v. Johnson

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's Section 1983 challenge to a Texas discovery statute, holding that the Younger abstention doctrine bars federal intervention. The court ruled that the plaintiff had an adequate opportunity to raise his constitutional claims within the ongoing state criminal proceedings.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 7 2026
5th Cir. 25-20511 Per Curiam

Linicomn v. Harris County Sheriff's Office

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's Section 1983 claims, ruling that the proposed amended complaint failed to state a valid claim regardless of the district court's procedural error. The court held that the amendment was insufficient as a matter of law because it omitted the police department and failed to allege a Monell violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations
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