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Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an insurer's appeal challenging a district court order regarding its duty to defend. The appellate court held that the lower court's ruling did not constitute an injunction and was not a final judgment, leaving the appeal without jurisdiction.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for four police officers in a Fourth Amendment suit arising from a seizure of a suspected overdose victim. The court held that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity because they had an objectively reasonable basis to seize the plaintiff under the emergency-aid doctrine.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment awarding compensation to a homeowner whose property was damaged by police during a hostage rescue. The court held that the necessity exception to the federal Takings Clause does not bar recovery under the Texas Constitution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a television station accused of racial discrimination. The court held that the employer provided a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for terminating a news anchor who used racially offensive language on air.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dismissed portions of an appeal regarding qualified immunity while affirming the denial of immunity on other claims. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to review Heck doctrine arguments and factual disputes, but found that genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment on Brady and malicious prosecution claims.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the defendants in a Title VII employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to produce evidence that his race was a motivating factor in his removal from a deputy sheriff certification process.
The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that barred a Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuit based on claim preclusion. The panel held that a prior dismissal for untimeliness does not preclude a timely filed suit under California law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that the Federal Highway Administration adequately consulted with the Narragansett Indian Tribe regarding a bridge reconstruction project. The court held that the Tribe was not a required signatory to the programmatic agreement because the affected historic properties were not on tribal land.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for law enforcement officers in a Fourth Amendment excessive force case. The court held that the deputies were entitled to qualified immunity because their use of force was objectively reasonable and the law was not clearly established.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of an appraisal motion but reversed summary judgment on an insurance claim due to a dispute over prejudice from late notice. The court held that evidence from the insurer's own experts created a jury question on whether the delay in reporting roof damage prejudiced the investigation.