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Bankruptcy- Bankruptcy court didn’t err in rejecting debtor’s plan
The 4th Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court’s rejection of Christopher Cook’s first bankruptcy plan due to lack of good faith and documentation issues.
Criminal – Defendant convicted for posting Supreme Court justice’s medical information
The 4th Circuit affirmed the conviction of Trent Russell for posting Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s medical information in EDVA.
Employment – District court wrongly dismissed casino employee’s FMLA/USERRA suit
Where an employee sued a casino for violating federal employment laws, the district court erred when it found a Tribe was a necessary and indispensable party to this litigation. Even […]
Civil Practice – Rule 12(b)(6) motion can’t be granted simply because its unopposed
The 4th Circuit vacated a district court dismissal that was based solely on plaintiffs' failure to oppose a Rule 12(b)(6) motion in a misappropriation case.
Municipal – Lynchburg registrar’s attack on adverse jury verdict fails
The 4th Circuit affirmed the jury verdict against Christine Gibbons in her partisan animus claim over Lynchburg registrar reappointment.
Bankruptcy – Chapter 11 petition stays asbestos-exposure lawsuits
The 4th Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of motions to lift the automatic stay in DBMP LLC's Chapter 11 asbestos exposure litigation.
Antitrust – District court incorrectly analyzed antitrust claim against NCAA
The 4th Circuit vacated a district court's preliminary injunction on NCAA eligibility rules, ruling quick-look antitrust analysis was improper under the Sherman Act.
Criminal- Sex abuse defendant barred from accessing legal pornography
The 4th Circuit affirmed a district court order barring Joseph D. Castellano from accessing legal pornography during supervised release in EDVA.
Administrative – Black Lung benefits award is affirmed
The 4th Circuit affirmed an administrative law judge's award of black lung benefits to Harold Baisden, rejecting Wolf Run Mining's rebuttal of legal pneumoconiosis presumption.
Criminal – Defendant convicted for knowingly submitting false immigration documents
The 4th Circuit affirmed convictions of Oluwatoyin Aborisade for knowingly submitting false psychological evaluations and lease documents in VAWA visa petitions.
Prisons – District court did not err when it construed inmate’s pro se complaint
The 4th Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of inmate Daniel Jackson’s deliberate indifference claim under the Eighth Amendment in Virginia.
Contract – IP suit barred by prior settlement
Clear Touch's federal intellectual property suit against Ockers barred by prior settlement dismissing all counterclaims, affirmed by the 4th Circuit.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice-Patient received spleen injury during colonoscopy
- Medical Malpractice Patient suffers complications from improper cyst removal
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Henrico driver sustained wrist fracture in five-car collision
- Medical Malpractice-Patient dies following blood loss in surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Defense points to plaintiff’s prior collision, stressors
- Medical Malpractice – Ingrown toenail removal leads to CRPS type 2
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Rear-seat passenger injured when car hits telephone pole
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Car crash after back surgery causes additional injuries
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with cardiologist over treatment of strokes
- Negligence and Tort- Ice pack use during tattoo removal causes frostbite
- Workers’ Compensation Struck by metal door at workplace, plaintiff sustains subdural hematoma
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Spouses convicted of construction fraud
- Landlord and tenant – Tenant’s challenge to eviction is dismissed
- Tort – Lawsuit by ‘sting’ victim against conservative organization is dismissed
- Criminal – Defendant’s request to withdraw guilty plea is denied
- Employment – Fairfax County prevails on firefighter’s employment claims
- Prisons – Multiple experts precluded in suit over inmate’s death
- Criminal – District court sufficiently explained resentencing decision
- Criminal – Wealth of evidence supports firearm possession conviction
- Criminal – District court wrongly refused to order forfeiture
- Criminal – Man convicted of killing informant
- Negligence – Jury will decide if business was negligent in slip-and-fall case
- Domestic Relations – Trial court’s clarification of QDRO was not improper
