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Apr 27 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-20441-DPG Per Curiam

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates v. Fernando V. Rivabem, Liset Rivabem

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of attorneys' fees to homeowners whose foreclosure case was dismissed due to the lender's failure to serve process within the required timeframe. The court held that a procedural dismissal without prejudice does not constitute a victory on the merits required to trigger fee-shifting statutes under Florida law.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 27 2026
10th Cir. 24-6132 Panel Decision

Devon Energy Production Company, et al. v. DOI

The Tenth Circuit held that the Office of Natural Resources Revenue acted arbitrarily and capriciously by failing to consider a prior settlement agreement when denying Devon Energy's cost deductions for gas production. The court remanded the case to the district court with instructions to vacate the agency's order and require a new determination consistent with the settlement terms.

Civil Securities
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Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-2344 Per Curiam

Emrit v. Moore

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ronald Satish Emrit for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction because the notice of appeal was filed before any final or appealable order existed in the district court. The court held that without a final judgment or specific statutory exception, it lacks the authority to review the case at this stage.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil
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Apr 27 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-01241-CNS-SBP Panel Decision

Martinez v. City of Aurora, Colorado, et al.

The Tenth Circuit reversed the district court's denial of the City of Aurora's motion to dismiss, holding that an officer on administrative leave lacked the actual authority required to act under color of law. The court clarified that under the Supreme Court's decision in Lindke v. Freed, apparent authority or subjective belief is insufficient to establish state action for a Section 1983 claim.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 27 2026
10th Cir. 2:24-CV-02073-HLT-ADM Panel Decision

Borsody v. Federal Express Corporation

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's order enforcing a handwritten settlement term sheet between an employee and her employer. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to provide reasoned arguments or legal authority to challenge the district court's discretion in enforcing the agreement.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-2263 Per Curiam

Mithun Banerjee and Malancha Banerjee v. Timothy S. Rueger, Montgomery County Police Officer; Richard M Luther, Montgomery County Police Officer

The Fourth Circuit dismissed the Banerjees' appeal because the district court's order was not a final judgment or an appealable interlocutory ruling. The appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review procedural orders that do not resolve the entire case or fall under specific statutory exceptions.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 27 2026
10th Cir. 6:23-CV-01091-HLT Panel Decision

Ward v. Wesley Medical Center, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Wesley Medical Center, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove discrimination or retaliation under the ADA and FMLA. The court held that the plaintiff could not establish causation because he did not timely provide medical documentation and failed to respond to employer requests for verification.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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