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Summary Judgment

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Apr 2 2026
11th Cir. 7:23-cv-00114-WLS-ALS Per Curiam

PAUL GEORGE BETTENCOURT v. UNIT MANAGER DELISHA BRYANT Individual and Official Capacity

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an inmate's Eighth Amendment claim because he failed to exhaust administrative remedies under the Prison Litigation Reform Act. The court held that the prison's grievance process remained available to the plaintiff despite his inability to use writing utensils and a limit on pending grievances.

Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Robbery & Extortion
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Apr 2 2026
9th Cir. 8:21-cv-01317-DOC-DFM Unpublished

CHARLES HEAD v. Officer J. ROCHA, individual; KENNETH CHIN, individual; Police Officer QUINN individual; Officer C. MCPHAIL, Officer Badge no. A171 La Habra Police Department

The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for police officers in a civil rights action, ruling that the plaintiff's own deposition testimony defeated his claims of evidence fabrication and malicious prosecution. The court held that the plaintiff's admission that he failed to register his weapon as required by law established probable cause for his arrest, which serves as a complete defense to both constitutional torts.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Apr 2 2026
9th Cir. 6:22-cv-00496-MO Unpublished

ROBIN R. GILLILAND v. Linn County Deputy EASON; Linn County Deputy LEDERER; Linn County Deputy Lt D. RANDALL

The Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment on Gilliland's Eighth Amendment excessive-force claim against Deputy Eason, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding force used during transport. The court affirmed judgment for all other claims, including those against Deputy Lederer and Lieutenant Randall, while remanding the excessive-force claim for trial.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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Apr 1 2026
7th Cir. 24-2320 Panel Decision

MOHAMED M. MUTHANA v. MARKWAYNE MULLIN Secretary of Homeland Security, et al

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Mohamed Muthana's due process and administrative claims because his own immigration petition proved he listed the address where the government sent notice. By failing to meaningfully contest this dispositive evidence in the lower court or on appeal, Muthana waived his right to challenge the denial of his request to reopen immigration proceedings.

Constitutional Fifth Amendment - Due Process Summary Judgment
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Apr 1 2026
4th Cir. 25-1304 Panel Decision

CLEAR TOUCH INTERACTIVE, INC v. THE OCKERS COMPANY; JOHN J. HOUSER; JASON HOUSER; TOUCHVIEW INTERACTIVE, INC

The Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment, holding that Clear Touch's federal intellectual property claims were barred by a broad release and dismissal clause in a prior state-court settlement. The court reasoned that the agreement's plain language encompassed all claims that could have been brought in the earlier litigation, regardless of when they accrued.

Civil Intellectual Property Summary Judgment
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Apr 1 2026
5th Cir. 25-30509 Per Curiam

Rachel E. Goodley v. Supreme Rice, L.L.C.

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment, holding that Louisiana's workers' compensation statute provides the exclusive remedy for a federal inspector injured while performing duties under a contract service agreement. The court ruled that the exporter was a statutory employer under the two-contract defense, thereby barring the inspector's tort claims against the company.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment
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Apr 1 2026
5th Cir. 25-20133 Per Curiam

Mark Vasquez Plaintiff— v. CIMA Services, L.P.; Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.; The Lubrizol Corporation Defendants—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment because the plaintiff failed to timely oppose the defendant's motion despite prior warnings and multiple continuances. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion to deny the emergency filing request and treat the motion as unopposed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56.

Civil Summary Judgment Tort / Personal Injury
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Apr 1 2026
5th Cir. 25-10387 Per Curiam

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Robert Allen Stanford

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment against Robert Allen Stanford, holding that his prior criminal convictions established civil liability under federal securities laws through collateral estoppel. The court found Stanford forfeited all substantive challenges to jurisdiction and the definition of certificates of deposit by failing to raise them at the summary-judgment stage.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Securities Summary Judgment
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Apr 1 2026
11th Cir. 7:23-cv-01379-ACA Per Curiam

Cunningham v. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the defendants, holding that the appellant abandoned her primary discrimination and retaliation claims by failing to raise them in her initial appellate brief. The court further ruled that claims regarding disability discrimination and hostile work environment were not preserved for appeal because they were not raised in the district court.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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