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Other Civil

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Adkins v. Rosslyn Syndicate, LC

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of multiple emergency motions filed by pro se appellant Dora L. Adkins, finding no reversible error in the lower court's rulings. Citing a pattern of numerous meritless appeals, the court ordered Adkins to show cause why it should not impose a prefiling injunction or monetary sanctions for abusing the judicial process.

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Mar 30 2026

4th Cir. 25-2471 Per Curiam

Dymond Thomas v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a pro se litigant's Rule 60(b) motion because the appellant failed to challenge the specific reasons for that denial in his informal brief. The court further held that it lacked jurisdiction to review the underlying dismissal order because the appeal was untimely and the Rule 60(b) motion did not toll the appeal period.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 27 2026

4th Cir. 25-1714 Per Curiam

MURDOCK READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY v. RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS (AMERICA) INC.

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's complaint for failure to comply with a court order to obtain counsel. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion and that the plaintiff forfeited any challenge to the order by failing to raise it earlier.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 26 2026

Fed. Cir. 26-1354 Panel Decision

Sean W. Crooks v. Department of Homeland Security

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Merit Systems Protection Board because the petitioner failed to pay the required docketing fee and file a mandatory discrimination statement. The court ruled that these procedural omissions constituted a failure to prosecute the case in accordance with Federal Circuit Rules.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 26 2026

Fed. Cir. 26-1529 Panel Decision

MICHELLE L. ADAMS v. UNITED STATES 2026-1529

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this civil case because the parties mutually agreed to end the litigation. The court issued a standard order under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, directing that each side bear its own costs.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 26 2026

4th Cir. 24-2100 Per Curiam

NORMAN RICHARDSON v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Fourth Circuit vacated a summary judgment in a Federal Tort Claims Act case because both parties incorrectly argued that Maryland law applied to a tort occurring in the District of Columbia. The court declined to apply District of Columbia law as a matter of first instance, directing the parties to present their arguments to the district court instead.

Civil Other Civil Summary Judgment

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Mar 26 2026

11th Cir. 1:24-cv-24581-KMW Per Curiam

Mariano Ospina Baraya v. Francisco Javier Ospina Baraya

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal because the district court's order did not constitute a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. The court held that the order denying summary judgment was interlocutory and did not qualify for the collateral order doctrine.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 25 2026

3rd Cir. 23-1968 Panel Decision

LASHAUN CASEY v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of claims against Dr. Mogerman but vacated summary judgment on remaining medical negligence claims. The court held that Pennsylvania's certificate of merit rule does not apply to Federal Tort Claims Act actions in federal court.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 25 2026

11th Cir. 2:18-cv-01693-RDP Per Curiam

MATTHEW T. WINTHER TRACEY WINTHER v. UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court's grant of judgment as a matter of law on claims of wantonness and punitive damages, finding sufficient evidence for a jury to find U.S. Steel acted with reckless disregard for the Winthers' property rights. The court affirmed the denial of U.S. Steel's cross-appeal regarding causation, ruling that expert testimony was not required to prove the developer's activities caused erosion and debris damage.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 25 2026

10th Cir. 24-3089 Panel Decision

State of Alaska v. United States Department of Education

The Tenth Circuit granted a stipulation to voluntarily dismiss an appeal filed by multiple states against the U.S. Department of Education. The court dismissed the case with each party bearing its own costs, leaving the underlying district court judgment in place.

Civil Other Civil

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