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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-2284 Per Curiam

Tremel Marquis Rosser v. Marco Rubio; Supreme Court of the United States Legal Team

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of multiple civil actions filed by pro se appellant Tremel Marquis Rosser against various federal officials. The court held that Rosser forfeited his right to appellate review because his informal brief failed to challenge the specific legal basis for the district court's dispositions.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Other Civil
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-40686 Per Curiam

Pacheco-Morales v. Young

The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of a former Texas prisoner seeking to challenge his conviction, ruling that his claims were untimely and failed to state a valid cause of action. The court held that the appellant's allegations of conspiracy and discrimination were conclusory and that he cannot raise new theories of relief for the first time on appeal.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other Qualified Immunity
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 3:22-cv-08035-SMB Unpublished

Lucero v. STI Trucking Incorporated, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a negligence judgment in favor of a truck driver's victim, ruling that the driver's conduct lacked the 'evil mind' required for punitive damages under Arizona law. The court further held that sufficient medical evidence supported the causal link between the accident and the plaintiff's vision loss, rejecting arguments for a new trial or judgment as a matter of law.

Civil Insurance
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-40619 Per Curiam

Peter Quansah v. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a vessel owner, holding that a longshoreman failed to provide sufficient evidence of a latent defect in a walkway railing. The court ruled that without proof the owner knew of the danger, the vessel did not breach its narrow safety duties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil Summary Judgment
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 3:25-cv-01594-SB Unpublished

ADEYINKA V. HENDRIE, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Emmanuel Adeyinka's § 1983 false arrest and conspiracy claims because his complaint failed to allege sufficient factual matter to state a plausible claim. The panel applied de novo review and found the plaintiff did not provide enough facts to support the necessary elements for Fourth Amendment violations or municipal liability.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-40395 Per Curiam

Joyce Hilts v. City of Port Arthur

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former city employee's due process claims, ruling that her at-will employment status negated any protected property interest in her job. The court further held that her substantive due process claim was time-barred because the termination became final upon receipt of the notice, not after the internal appeal process concluded.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Apr 30 2026
8th Cir. 25-2709 Panel Decision

Allen Pyron v. Johnston

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se civil rights lawsuit brought by civilly committed individuals against Minnesota Sex Offender Program officials and JPay LLC. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and that the district judge did not err in dismissing the case without referring it to a magistrate judge.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-1691 Per Curiam

Yates v. U.S. Bank National Association

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the Yateses' mortgage dispute, ruling that their claims were barred by the doctrine of res judicata. The court also upheld the lower court's prefiling injunction, finding no abuse of discretion in restricting the plaintiffs' ability to file new lawsuits on the same issues.

Civil Real Property Res Judicata
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