Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration, holding that an automobile manufacturer cannot enforce an arbitration agreement signed only by a consumer and a dealership. The court ruled that non-parties to an arbitration agreement generally lack the authority to compel arbitration against a signatory.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action alleging deliberate indifference to serious medical needs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff challenging a health benefits denial. The court held that the district court's order remanding the determination of benefits to the plan administrator was not a final judgment subject to appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding a patent obvious. The court held that the Board correctly construed the disputed claim term regarding web browsing interaction data.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurer had no duty to defend insureds in an antitrust lawsuit. The court held that the underlying complaint alleged intentional conduct rather than an accident, which excluded coverage under the insurance policy.
The First Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a political discrimination lawsuit brought by a former municipal employee. The appellate court held that the lower court erred in granting summary judgment based on waiver and in dismissing claims against defendants who had not moved for judgment.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling requiring an insurer to provide full copies of all relevant auto insurance policies to a claimant. The court held that the insurer violated Colorado law by providing only excerpts and that the statutory penalty applies once per claim rather than per request.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for law enforcement officers in a Fourth Amendment excessive force case. The court held that the deputies were entitled to qualified immunity because their use of force was objectively reasonable and the law was not clearly established.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of an appraisal motion but reversed summary judgment on an insurance claim due to a dispute over prejudice from late notice. The court held that evidence from the insurer's own experts created a jury question on whether the delay in reporting roof damage prejudiced the investigation.
The Eleventh Circuit held that the federal ban on local regulations that effectively prohibit cellular services applies only to municipal rules, not to individual permit denials. The court vacated the district court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.