The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court judgment in *Jun Young Lim v. Radish Media, Inc.*, according to a summary order filed Feb. 5, 2026. The three-judge panel, consisting of Circuit Judges Dennis Jacobs, Gerard E. Lynch and Richard J. Sullivan, issued the ruling in case No. 25-1684.
The court's summary order states: "IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED." The brief ruling provides no detailed reasoning or analysis, as is typical for summary orders in federal appeals courts.
The case originated from a June 10, 2025, judgment by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos in the Southern District of New York. Lim served as the plaintiff-appellant, challenging the lower court's decision against Radish Media, Inc. and co-defendant Seung Yoon Lee.
John F. Olsen of The Law Office of John F. Olsen, LLC in Montclair, N.J., represented Lim in the appeal. The defendants were represented by James D. Nelson of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, D.C., with assistance from Leni B. Battaglia of the firm's New York office.
The Second Circuit's summary order carries no precedential effect, meaning it cannot be cited as binding legal authority in future cases. However, Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32.1 and the Second Circuit's Local Rule 32.1.1 permit citation of summary orders filed after Jan. 1, 2007, provided certain formatting requirements are met.
When citing summary orders in court documents, parties must reference either the Federal Appendix or an electronic database with the notation "SUMMARY ORDER." Additionally, any party citing a summary order must serve a copy on unrepresented parties in the case.
The nature of the underlying dispute between Lim and Radish Media remains unclear from the available court documents. The case caption lists Radish Media, Inc. and Seung Yoon Lee as defendants-appellees, suggesting Lim initially sued both the company and Lee individually. The involvement of both corporate and individual defendants often indicates employment-related claims or business disputes.
Summary orders represent a significant portion of federal appellate court decisions. These rulings allow courts to resolve cases efficiently without the time and resources required for full written opinions. The Second Circuit, like other federal appeals courts, uses summary orders for cases that do not raise novel legal questions or require detailed precedential guidance.
The affirmance means the district court's original judgment in favor of Radish Media and Lee stands. Without access to the underlying district court proceedings, the specific legal theories or factual disputes that led to the original judgment cannot be determined from the appellate record alone.
The timeline of the case shows a relatively quick progression through the appellate process. The district court issued its judgment in June 2025, and the Second Circuit ruled approximately eight months later in February 2026. This timeframe is typical for federal appeals that result in summary dispositions.
The legal representation in the case suggests both sides had experienced counsel familiar with federal litigation. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a large international law firm with significant appellate experience, while John F. Olsen maintains a solo practice in New Jersey focusing on civil litigation.
For Lim, the affirmance represents the end of the appellate process unless he seeks further review. The plaintiff could potentially petition the Supreme Court for certiorari, though the high court accepts only a small percentage of such petitions and rarely grants review of summary orders from circuit courts.
The case reflects the routine business of federal appellate courts, which handle thousands of appeals annually. While not all cases result in published opinions that establish new legal precedent, summary orders like this one resolve disputes and provide finality for the parties involved.
The Second Circuit's jurisdiction includes New York, Connecticut and Vermont, making it one of the busiest federal appeals courts in the country. The court regularly handles commercial litigation, employment disputes and other civil matters arising from the major business centers within its geographic boundaries.
For Radish Media and Lee, the affirmance validates their success at the district court level and concludes what appears to have been contested litigation spanning multiple months. The company can now move forward without the uncertainty of pending appeals hanging over the disputed matter.