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Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a Texas prisoner seeking to proceed in forma pauperis. The court found the appeal frivolous because the appellant failed to exhaust administrative remedies and raised no arguable merit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a district court judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. The appellate court held that the district court failed to make necessary findings regarding Article III standing and traceability of the plaintiffs' injury.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied qualified immunity to a deputy in a false arrest case. The court held that the deputy had arguable probable cause to arrest the plaintiff for theft of a missing ballistic shield.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict granting qualified immunity to a police officer who shot a puppy but reversed a judgment holding the City of New Orleans liable. The court held that the jury's findings on municipal liability were irreconcilable because they found the City liable while simultaneously finding no causal link between City policy and the death.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory authority to define corporate groups and set aggregate loan caps to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in an age discrimination case brought by a security officer against the Department of Homeland Security. The court found no evidence that the agency's suitability determination was motivated by the plaintiff's age.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a pregnancy discrimination case. The court held that the employee failed to raise a genuine issue of material fact regarding pretext after violating company policies on pricing and discounts.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court grant of summary judgment in a civil rights suit brought by a parent against a school resource officer. The court held that the officer had probable cause to stop and arrest the parent for disobeying a lawful order and resisting arrest, and that the parent failed to prove a retaliatory arrest exception.
The Sixth Circuit reversed the denial of qualified immunity to a jail officer whose inmate cellmate died of a drug overdose. The court held that no clearly established law required the officer to perceive a serious medical risk from the inmate's observed behavior.