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Summary Judgment

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-01767-RBM-DTF Unpublished

Benjamin Flournoy v. M. Pollard, Warden, Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility; C. Kies Correctional Officer and Kilough, Mr. Miranda Lieutenant, Ralph Diaz, Former CDCR Secre...

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit alleging that prison officials were deliberately indifferent to his health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence that officials knew of and disregarded an excessive risk to his safety.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:18-cv-00374-WBS-JDP Unpublished

RODNEY BROOKS v. S. LEE, Correctional Lieutenant; S BEASLEY; J. LEE; E. ARNOLD, Warden

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions to reopen discovery. The appellate court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate the diligence required to justify additional discovery or show that such discovery would have prevented summary judgment.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
4th Cir. 23-6867 Panel Decision

THEODORE JERRY BOLICK v. JOEL ANDERSON

The Fourth Circuit held that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether prison officials were deliberately indifferent to a prisoner's serious physical disabilities by denying him out-of-cell exercise. The court affirmed the dismissal of the claim against the Department of Corrections Director but vacated summary judgment for the local officials, remanding the case for trial.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
7th Cir. 25-1004 Panel Decision

JOHN PETERSON v. DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Dr. Peterson's appeal regarding his removal from the Veterans Administration, holding that the agency's procedures were not arbitrary or capricious. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process, including advance notice and multiple opportunities to be heard, despite delays caused by the pandemic.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
6th Cir. 25-5653 Published

Jane Doe, by and through C.B. v. Diocese of Covington, et al.

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a Catholic school, ruling that a single instance of racial slurring by a classmate and a teacher's insensitive lesson did not constitute actionable harassment under Title VI. The court held that the school's prompt investigation and remedial actions, including removing the teacher from chaperone duties and providing diversity training, defeated claims of deliberate indifference.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
3rd Cir. 23-2516 Panel Decision

GLAVIN IVY v. WELLPATH; CRNP LESLIE; CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS; CRNP SUTHERLAND; DR. MAXA

The Third Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to prison medical providers, ruling that their extensive treatment of a prisoner did not constitute deliberate indifference. The court held that disagreements over medical judgment, such as the timing of a diagnosis or the choice of medication, are insufficient to prove an Eighth Amendment violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
4th Cir. 25-1386 Per Curiam

Living Lands, LLC; D.C. Chapman Ventures, Inc. v. Harold Ward

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a second lawsuit by real estate firms challenging state reclamation activities at a former coal mine. The court held that the doctrine of claim preclusion barred the plaintiffs from relitigating issues arising from the same site and transaction, and that the remaining claim failed to state a valid cause of action under the Clean Water Act.

Civil Environmental (Civil) Res Judicata Standing
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Mar 12 2026
7th Cir. 24-3293 Panel Decision

CHRISTOPHER P. RADDANT v. DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN, et al

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights case alleging excessive force during a jail booking. The court held that body-worn camera footage contradicted the plaintiff's version of events, leaving no genuine dispute for a jury to resolve regarding the reasonableness of the officers' actions.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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