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Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in a diversity action involving insurance coverage. The court held that the insurer owed no duty to defend or indemnify the insured because the underlying claims were inextricably linked to excluded intentional acts.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit. The court held that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence to support his First Amendment retaliation claims against prison officials.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in a prisoner civil rights case. The appellate panel upheld summary judgment on an Eighth Amendment claim and dismissed several other claims for failure to state a plausible cause of action.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for jail officials after a pretrial detainee died from a drug overdose. The court held that the detainee showed no obvious signs of medical distress and that drugs were not widespread in the facility.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's civil rights action alleging harassment by prison employees. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to state a plausible claim for relief.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment upholding a visa denial based on a finding of marriage fraud. The court held that the agency's determination was supported by substantial evidence of inconsistencies and deceptive conduct by the parties.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a civil rights action brought by a school board member. The court held that the school district did not violate the appellant's First Amendment rights by restricting speech that disrupted the orderly conduct of its meetings.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights action alleging Eighth Amendment violations. The court held that prison officials took prompt and reasonable steps to assist the inmate during a mental health emergency, negating any claim of deliberate indifference.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling regarding the approval timeline for a generic drug application. The court held that a final judgment barring approval of a specific application number applies even if the applicant amends the application to remove infringing indications.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed and remanded part of a District Court ruling regarding a military discharge upgrade. The appellate court found the Army Board of Correction of Military Records acted arbitrarily by failing to analyze whether exempt evidence influenced the appellant's discharge status.