Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil.
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 the district court's remand order was not appealable because it was based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order granting summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to dismiss the plaintiff's claims.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment upholding the Social Security Commissioner's denial of disability benefits. The court held that the Administrative Law Judge properly discounted the claimant's testimony regarding headache severity based on specific, clear, and convincing evidence of contradictions.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court decision upholding the Social Security Administration's denial of disability benefits. The court held that the administrative law judge properly considered the claimant's migraines when determining his residual functional capacity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order dismissing an applicant's claims for withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, and cancellation of removal. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioner failed to prove past persecution, a clear probability of future harm, or exceptional hardship to his children.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act claim alleging common law assault. The court held that the alleged conduct by a State Department officer was sufficient to state a plausible claim of assault against the plaintiff and his family members under Virginia law.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding a foreclosure sale because the property had already been sold while the case was pending. The court also ruled it lacked jurisdiction to review a future order that had not yet been entered when the notice of appeal was filed.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying relief in a civil rights complaint. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the case.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal between Maxeon Solar and Hanwha Solutions. The dismissal was granted by mutual agreement of the parties under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a civil complaint involving real property disputes. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's orders denying motions for reconsideration.