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Every decision we've filed under Motion to Dismiss.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of an Equal Pay Act claim, limiting its review strictly to arguments raised in the appellant's informal brief. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling and dispensed with oral argument.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling dismissing a plaintiff's claims of race discrimination and retaliation. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to grant the defendant's motion to dismiss.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claims under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible claim for relief under the standard established in Ashcroft v. Iqbal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a pro se plaintiff's employment discrimination claims. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's grant of the defendant's motion to dismiss.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an adversary complaint seeking an accounting of assets from a bankruptcy claimant trust. The court held that the appellant, holding only a contingent and unvested trust interest, lacked standing to demand disclosure under the trust agreement's clear terms.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's civil rights action alleging unconstitutional prison conditions. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to demonstrate deliberate indifference to a substantial risk of serious harm.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil action alleging federal and state law claims arising from dental treatment. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible claim under federal law and that the district court properly declined supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the Collinses' Fair Housing Act claims, ruling that the lawsuit was barred by the doctrine of res judicata. The court held that the prior state court judgment on the merits precluded this subsequent action between the same parties involving the same cause of action.
The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Urve Maggitti's pro se civil rights complaint, ruling that she forfeited her challenge by failing to develop arguments in her brief. The court further held that the District Court acted within its discretion to consolidate related cases and deny recusal motions based on the plaintiff's disagreement with prior rulings.
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.