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Mar 23 2026
9th Cir. 24-2776 Published

JOSE GUADALUPE NAVARRETE v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review challenging only a denial of Convention Against Torture protection because such an order does not merge into a final order of removal. The court held that appellate jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(1) requires a challenge to the underlying removal order, not a standalone challenge to the CAT denial.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 23 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-00109-JRH-BKE Per Curiam

Denhardt v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a plaintiff's claims for excess funds from a tax sale, holding that a security deed holder is entitled to those funds under Georgia law. The court determined that statutory language explicitly designates security deed owners as 'owners' eligible for distribution before other claimants.

Civil Contract Motion to Dismiss Real Property
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1349 Panel Decision

LISA ANN DEWEESE v. UNITED STATES 2026-1349

The Federal Circuit granted the United States' motion for summary affirmance, upholding the dismissal of Lisa Ann Deweese's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a non-frivolous claim against the federal government because her allegations targeted state-level Child Protective Services agencies.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 20 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-03563-WMR Per Curiam

Matthew Reed v. Beko Technologies Corp.

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court order that overturned a jury verdict finding an employer liable for retaliation under 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The appellate court held that the district court erred by failing to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party when assessing whether the employee's resignation was voluntary.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Mar 20 2026
4th Cir. 25-1029 Panel Decision

TIFFANY M. BURNETT v. ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against Tiffany Burnett on her retaliation and Equal Pay Act claims. The court held that Burnett failed to provide evidence beyond conclusory allegations to prove a causal connection between her protected activity and her termination, or that her job duties were substantially similar to those of her comparators.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
9th Cir. 2:21-cv-00060-JCC Unpublished

DAVID JAY DEARINGER Sr.; GANNA P. DEARINGER v. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY, a corporation

The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Eli Lilly in a products liability case involving Cialis, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove proximate causation under Washington's learned intermediary doctrine. The court further ruled that any potential errors regarding the appointment of counsel and the sham affidavit rule were harmless given the merits of the decision.

Civil Summary Judgment Tort / Personal Injury
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Mar 20 2026
9th Cir. 2:22-cv-01004-SRB Unpublished

CHURCH OF THE EAGLE AND THE CONDOR, et al v. PAMELA J. BONDI, Attorney General, et al

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court order denying attorney's fees to religious plaintiffs who reached a settlement with the government. The appellate court held that the plaintiffs qualified as prevailing parties because the settlement agreement materially altered their legal relationship and the district court retained jurisdiction to enforce it.

Civil FOIA
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