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Summary Judgment

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May 22 2026
United States Court… 24-5193 Panel Decision

Narragansett Indian Tribe v. McMaster

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.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Standing Summary Judgment
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May 21 2026
11th Cir. 6:22-cv-02041-ACC-EJK Unpublished

Baytree, Condominium, Section Eight, Inc. v. Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company

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.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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May 21 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-00111-MDB Panel Decision

Fogel v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company

The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling requiring an insurer to provide full copies of all relevant auto insurance policies to a claimant. The court held that the insurer violated Colorado law by providing only excerpts and that the statutory penalty applies once per claim rather than per request.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment
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May 21 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-02279-MHC Published

Nicholas S. Bolton v. Sheriff of Coweta County, Ga John Taylor Collins

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.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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