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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-05137-JD Unpublished

SUSAN CAROL PLICHCIK v. SAFECO INSURANCE; SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA; SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS; GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an insurance coverage dispute, ruling that the plaintiff failed to file her claims within the policy's one-year limitations period. Under California law, the court held that this limitations period begins to run only upon a formal denial of coverage by the insurer.

Civil Insurance Statute of Limitations Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-05291-SPG-PD Unpublished

Mocienne Elizabeth Petit Jackson v. Staat der Nederlanden; Pels Rijcken; Staat der Belgium

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se lawsuit against foreign states and a law firm for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish federal question jurisdiction, diversity jurisdiction, or an exception to sovereign immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 1:24-cv-00065-KES-CDB Unpublished

KEVIN MASSENGALE v. KENNETH R. GREEN, Jr., Magistrate Trustee; JUDY J. ROGERS, District Attorney; ARTURO REVELO, Public Defender

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se § 1983 lawsuit alleging constitutional violations during arrest and detention. The court held that the magistrate judge and district attorney were protected by absolute immunity, while the public defender did not act under color of state law.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:24-cv-03457-RS Unpublished

State of California, ex rel. CARNEY ANTHONY PATTON SR. and STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. TRANSDEV SERVICES, INC., improperly captioned as Connex TCT LLC; TRANSDEV NORTH AMERICA, INC

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se qui tam action alleging violations of the California False Claims Act. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion regarding case management, the denial of reconsideration, and the refusal to appoint counsel.

Civil Contract
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 24-7446 Unpublished

Curtis v. Ammec Investments, II

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling that real property transfers made to pay an attorney's fees were void due to professional conduct violations. The court held that the attorney could not claim bona fide purchaser status to defend the transfers against the original property owner.

Bankruptcy Civil Real Property
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 5:24-cv-02352-SSS-SSC Unpublished

KEVIN MASSENGALE v. SHANNON D. DICUS; SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO; HIGH DESERT DETENTION CENTER

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff's First Amendment retaliatory arrest claim because he failed to allege facts showing the absence of probable cause. The court further held that denying leave to amend was proper since any amendment would be futile given the lack of plausible allegations.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 1:22-cv-00390-LEK-WRP Unpublished

Kakalia v. State of Hawaii

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a pro se motion for reconsideration in a civil rights action, finding the appellant failed to establish grounds for relief under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). The court also rejected an unsupported claim of judicial bias and declined to consider arguments not raised in the opening brief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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