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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Roberto Salinas's civil rights complaint against Sheriff Romeo Ramirez. The appellate court found that Salinas failed to identify errors in the lower court's analysis regarding his constitutional claims and lacked jurisdiction over certain procedural orders.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an Americans with Disabilities Act case. The court held that the airline satisfied its obligation to engage in an interactive process by granting the employee's only requested accommodation.
The Tenth Circuit remanded a civil rights case where the district court dismissed a pro se complaint without explaining why amendment would be futile. The appellate panel held that while the complaint failed to state a claim, the lower court erred by not allowing the plaintiff an opportunity to amend.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Roberto Salinas's civil rights complaint against a county sheriff. The appellate court found that Salinas failed to identify errors in the lower court's analysis regarding constitutional claims and lacked jurisdiction over certain procedural orders.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of survivor annuity benefits to a petitioner who claimed a common law marriage. The court held that the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence of an express mutual agreement to be presently married prior to her husband's death.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's remand order and denial of reconsideration. The court concluded it lacked jurisdiction because the remand was based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction and the attorney fees amount remained undetermined.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court's judgment in a civil dispute involving Chase Bank. The appellate panel found that the appellant failed to present any nonfrivolous arguments on appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The parties agreed to the dismissal, and each side will bear its own costs.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former federal prisoner's complaint against prison officials for failure to state a claim. The court held that the prisoner's medical and search-and-seizure claims presented a new context for a Bivens action where special factors counseled against extending the remedy.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to a police officer on qualified immunity grounds. The court held that the plaintiff failed to show the officer violated clearly established law despite a fatal shooting of a suspect holding a handgun.