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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

Westerling v. East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a security guard's FLSA overtime claim, ruling that his complaint failed to plausibly allege he was not completely relieved of duty during meal periods. The court further held that the district court properly denied leave to amend because the plaintiff could not cure the pleading deficiencies given the specific facts he alleged.

Civil Labor Motion to Dismiss

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Mar 10 2026

6th Cir. 25-3757 Published

Dario Humberto Ortiz Rodriguez v. Pamela Bondi, Attorney General

The Sixth Circuit denied a petition for review regarding a withholding of removal claim, holding that the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision was supported by substantial evidence. The court found that police intervention in past attacks against the petitioner served as affirmative proof that Honduras has not abandoned its efforts to protect citizens from gang violence.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 10 2026

6th Cir. 25-1681 Published

West v. Dow Chemical Company

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to an employer, holding that a signed termination release validly barred an employee's discrimination claims. The court found the release was executed knowingly and voluntarily because the employee received adequate time to review the document and consult counsel.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Mar 10 2026

11th Cir. 3:17-cv-00094-CDL Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ex Rel. ELIZABETH PETERS YOUNG v. BTW SOLUTIONS, LLC

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's award of attorneys' fees to a relator under the False Claims Act, rejecting a defense based on the relator's unrelated prior misconduct. The court held that the unclean hands doctrine does not apply when the relator's past crimes have no immediate relation to the specific qui tam suit at issue.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil

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Mar 10 2026

10th Cir. 1:25-CV-00238-DDD-STV Panel Decision

Michael Villecco v. Darcy Renee Kennedy

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Michael Villecco as procedurally improper. The court held that the matter was not a separately appealable order and should have been raised in the underlying appeal.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Other Civil

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Mar 10 2026

11th Cir. 25-12440 Per Curiam

ANGIELIH ESTEFANIA GODOY-CARTAGENA v. U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a Board of Immigration Appeals order that deemed an appeal withdrawn without addressing a motion to cancel that withdrawal. The court held that the Board failed to provide reasoned consideration to the petitioner's request, violating administrative law requirements.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 10 2026

11th Cir. 5:23-cv-00224-MCR-MJF Per Curiam

Kirk Anthony Bennett v. United States of America, D. Swain Corrections Officer, Federal Bureau of Prisons

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's Eighth Amendment Bivens claim, ruling that courts must interpret pleadings based on the specific causes of action asserted rather than rewriting them as alternative theories. The court also upheld the denial of the prisoner's request for appointed counsel, finding the argument waived due to a failure to object to the magistrate judge's order within the required timeframe.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 10 2026

9th Cir. 3:21-cv-00753-MO Unpublished

Julio Aguilar-Padilla v. Boydston Equipment Manufacturing, LLC

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict finding an employer unlawfully retaliated against an employee for taking COVID-19 quarantine leave. The court vacated and remanded the attorney's fees award to allow for the deduction of fees related solely to state law damages.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Mar 10 2026

11th Cir. 0:25-cv-61615-PMH Per Curiam

Sanders-Bey v. U.S. Bank Trust Company

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal sua sponte due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court held that remand orders based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction are not reviewable on appeal under federal statute.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Real Property

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Mar 10 2026

9th Cir. 19-70700 Unpublished

Saul Eliso Alvarenga v. Pamela Bondi, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded an immigration judge's denial of asylum and withholding of removal due to an unsupported adverse credibility determination. The court held that the Board of Immigration Appeals relied on record errors that undermined its finding that the petitioner was not credible.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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