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Summary Judgment

Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.

Radley Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of TX, Inc.

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a pest control company, holding that a customer provided prior express consent for pre-recorded calls by providing his phone number in a service contract. The court clarified that the TCPA statute requires only express consent for informational calls, rejecting the argument that written consent is mandatory for all pre-recorded calls.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil Summary Judgment

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Feb 24 2026

7th Cir. 24-1100 Panel Decision

JOHNNIE E. RUSSELL v. RYAN COMSTOCK, COLIN POWELL, and DAVE WOHLGEMUTH

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a police officer who conducted a warrantless search of an apartment following a stabbing. The court held that the officer was entitled to qualified immunity because it was not clearly established law that such a search violated the Fourth Amendment under the emergency aid exception.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment

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Feb 24 2026

7th Cir. 24-3158 Panel Decision

ROBERT HALL v. AMY WYKES

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for prison officials, ruling that the evidence did not establish deliberate indifference to unsanitary cell conditions or retaliation for grievances. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove officials had actual knowledge of a serious health risk or that adverse actions were motivated by his protected speech.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment

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Feb 19 2026

7th Cir. 25-1954 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. $38,916.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY APPEAL OF: MICHAEL A. TOVAR

The Seventh Circuit dismissed Michael Tovar's appeal in a civil forfeiture case because his brief failed to challenge the district court's reasoning on issue preclusion. The court held that Tovar could not relitigate the source of the seized cash, which had already been determined during his criminal sentencing and prior appeal.

Criminal Other Criminal Summary Judgment

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Feb 18 2026

United States Court… 25-7090 Panel Decision

Alfreda Turnbow v. Sibley Memorial Hospital, also known as Sibley Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Sibley Memorial Hospital on the appellant's race discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims. The court held that the appellant forfeited her challenge to the accommodation claim and failed to provide sufficient evidence to support her pretext argument for discrimination.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment

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Feb 17 2026

United States Court… 24-5276 Panel Decision

PATRICK LENZ, DR., EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY S. STONEHILL v. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to vacate a 2008 FOIA judgment, ruling that the movant failed to prove fraud on the court by clear and convincing evidence. The court also upheld the lower court's decision to treat the motion as untimely under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(3).

Civil FOIA Summary Judgment Tax (Civil)

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Feb 12 2026

7th Cir. 22-3212 Panel Decision

JENNIFER SHIRK v. TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY, et al

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the grant of summary judgment, holding that an employee failed to prove causation for her FMLA and Rehabilitation Act retaliation claims. The court found that the university's decision to terminate the plaintiff was based on her insubordinate emails to senior leadership, not her protected medical leave or accommodation requests.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Feb 10 2026

7th Cir. 25-1389 Panel Decision

ROBERT L. COLLINS BEY v. EILEEN S. GAVIN and WELLHART LLC

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a prison doctor and her employer, ruling that delays in treating a prisoner's broken hand did not constitute deliberate indifference under the Eighth Amendment. The court held that the medical staff's reliance on standard scheduling procedures and their reasonable response to the injury negated any claim of constitutional violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment

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Feb 6 2026

1st Cir. 24-1966 Panel Decision

CHRISTOPHER ALICEA, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Luis M. Prieto v. CINCINNATI INCORPORATED NEW AUTOMATION CORPORATION, d/b/a PythonX, d/b/a Burlington Automation...

The First Circuit vacated summary judgment on design defect claims because expert testimony raised a genuine dispute over whether a reasonable alternative design could have prevented a fatal accident. The court affirmed summary judgment on manufacturing defect and maintenance claims, finding insufficient evidence to link the missing safety barrier to the victim's entry into the danger zone.

Civil Summary Judgment Tort / Personal Injury

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Feb 6 2026

11th Cir. 3:21-cv-03061-MCR-ZCB Published

Melton v. I-10 Truck Center Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment on claims of discriminatory and retaliatory termination but reversed the dismissal of a racially hostile work environment claim. The court held that evidence of pervasive racial slurs directed at nonwhite customers and the use of the term 'boy' created a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the workplace environment.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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