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Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.
The Third Circuit held that Philadelphia could be held in civil contempt for violating a bankruptcy discharge as to one property after pursuing post-discharge collection despite actual notice of the bankruptcy. But the court agreed contempt was not warranted as to a second property because the debtor failed to prove the discharge covered that debt.
The Fourth Circuit held that Virginia courts lacked personal jurisdiction over a California employee accused of defaming a coworker. But it also held that the complaint plausibly stated a vicarious-liability claim against the employer under Virginia's presumption favoring respondeat superior at the pleading stage.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment allowing Wilmington Savings to enforce a Texas home equity loan and foreclose on the property. The court rejected challenges based on service, standing, and limitations.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a Title VII hostile work environment case. The court held that a teacher failed to provide sufficient notice to school officials that student harassment was based on race or sex.
The Fourth Circuit held that two lawsuits against Avertest were related claims under Columbia Casualty's claims-made policy. Because the earlier suit was first made during Columbia's policy period, Columbia had to cover the later suit and reimburse Navigators.
The Fifth Circuit denied a Texas prisoner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal in a Section 1983 medical-care case. The court held that his appeal was frivolous because his briefing did not challenge the district court's reasons for dismissal.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal based on res judicata. The court held that the plaintiff could have raised claims regarding the Repeat Offender Program in a prior state court lawsuit.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a due process challenge brought by correctional officers terminated for using force before exhausting other options. The court held that the department rule requiring force only as a last resort was not unconstitutionally vague as applied to the officers.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Diana Lugo's claims of discrimination and retaliation were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of 2B Claims Services. The court found that GoAuto Insurance's own actions were the cause of its alleged damages.