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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Rules Against Angstrom in Eaton Clutch Parts Dispute

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published decision in Eaton Corporation v. Angstrom Automotive Group, LLC, resolving a commercial dispute over defective automotive clutch components. The February 2026 ruling addresses contract law issues in the automotive manufacturing supply chain.

•Sixth Circuit issued published decision in commercial dispute between automotive clutch manufacturer and parts supplier

•Case involved defective levers supplied by Angstrom that caused failures in Eaton's clutch systems

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Issues Precedential Opinion in Green Criminal Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a recommended-for-publication opinion in United States v. Anita Green, a federal criminal case involving two defendants appealed from the Northern District of Ohio. The February 13, 2026 decision consolidates multiple appeal numbers and represents a significant development in federal criminal law.

•Sixth Circuit issued precedential opinion in federal criminal case involving two Ohio defendants

•Court consolidated multiple appeal numbers and recommended opinion for publication

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Upholds School Employee Terminations Over COVID Testing Refusal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Title VII claims brought by three Illinois school employees who were terminated after refusing both COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing on religious grounds. The February 13, 2026 decision addresses religious accommodation requirements during pandemic health mandates.

•Three Illinois school employees were terminated after refusing both COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing on religious grounds

•The Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of Title VII claims, finding insufficient identification of specific religious beliefs violated by testing

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms Mercedes Must Arbitrate 3G System Obsolescence Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that Mercedes-Benz owners must arbitrate their warranty claims over obsolete 3G wireless systems. The court affirmed a district court decision compelling arbitration in a class action lawsuit filed by customers seeking free replacement of outdated mbrace communication systems.

•Seventh Circuit compelled arbitration for Mercedes customers' 3G system obsolescence claims

•Plaintiffs sought free replacement of outdated mbrace communication systems under warranty

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Hears Class Action Appeal Against ARcare Healthcare Network

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is reviewing a class action lawsuit against ARcare, Inc., a nonprofit community health center serving medically underserved areas across Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. The case involves seven named plaintiffs and has drawn support from the U.S. Department of Justice as amicus curiae.

•Seven plaintiffs filed class action lawsuit against ARcare, a federally funded community health center serving Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi

•U.S. Department of Justice filed as amicus curiae supporting the plaintiffs, suggesting federal regulatory significance

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Vacates Immunity Ruling in St. Louis Homeless Encampment Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a district court's qualified and official immunity ruling involving former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Human Services Director Dr. Yusef Scoggin. The appellate court remanded the case for further analysis of immunity claims in a lawsuit brought by homeless advocate Yitzchak Simon.

•Eighth Circuit vacated district court's partial denial of immunity claims for former St. Louis officials

•Case stems from March 2023 homeless encampment decommissioning near St. Louis riverfront

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Denies En Banc Review in Oregon Child Welfare Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request for en banc rehearing in Bates v. Pakseresht, a case involving Jessica Bates and multiple Oregon Department of Human Services officials. The denial means the original three-judge panel decision will stand.

•Ninth Circuit denied en banc rehearing in case against Oregon Department of Human Services officials

•Three-judge panel decision will stand as final ruling in Bates v. Pakseresht

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

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10th Circuit Reviews Hospital's Challenge to OSHA Safety Citation

Cedar Springs Hospital has petitioned the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn an Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission decision regarding workplace safety violations. The case centers on the hospital's duty to protect employees from violent patients in healthcare settings.

•Cedar Springs Hospital challenges OSHA Review Commission decision on workplace violence safety measures

•Case involves hospital's duty to protect employees from violent patients in healthcare settings

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Tenth Circuit Reviews Hospital Safety Penalties Against UHS Delaware

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing administrative penalties imposed on UHS of Delaware and Cedar Springs Hospital for alleged safety violations. The case centers on whether a management company can be held liable for workplace safety violations at a psychiatric facility it manages.

•UHS of Delaware challenges OSHA penalties over safety violations at Cedar Springs Hospital psychiatric facility

•Case centers on whether management companies can be held liable for workplace safety violations at facilities they manage but don't own