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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of FCRA Claims vs TransUnion

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Fair Credit Reporting Act claims brought by Ray'Quan Harding against TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions, and Upstart Network Inc. The unpublished decision represents another challenge for consumers seeking to hold credit reporting agencies accountable under federal law.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of FCRA claims against TransUnion, Experian, and Upstart Network

•Case involved allegations of inaccurate credit reporting related to a $5,000 personal loan

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms Denial of DTaP Vaccine Injury Claim

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision denying Sally Herms' petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Herms claimed a DTaP vaccination caused hearing loss and tinnitus in her left ear.

•Federal Circuit affirmed denial of DTaP vaccine injury compensation claim in nonprecedential decision

•Sally Herms alleged vaccination caused sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus in her left ear

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of $200M 'Volmageddon' Lawsuit

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of lawsuits filed by LJM Partners and Two Roads Shared Trust against eight financial firms over massive losses during the February 5, 2018 market volatility spike. The court ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing and missed the statute of limitations deadline.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of lawsuits over February 2018 'Volmageddon' trading losses

•LJM Partners lacked Article III standing to pursue manipulation claims

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Upholds Dismissal in $2B 'Volmageddon' Trading Losses Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of lawsuits by LJM Partners and Two Roads Shared Trust against eight financial firms over catastrophic losses during the February 2018 market volatility spike. The appeals court rejected claims alleging VIX manipulation that led to enormous trading losses.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of lawsuits over massive February 2018 volatility trading losses

•LJM Partners' case dismissed for lack of constitutional standing to sue

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Third Circuit Rules on Immigration Habeas Jurisdiction

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a split ruling in *Mahmoud Khalil v. President United States of America*, holding that a New Jersey federal district court had proper habeas corpus jurisdiction over an immigration detainee's petition but lacked subject matter jurisdiction under immigration law. The decision clarifies jurisdictional questions when detainees are transferred between facilities during ongoing legal proceedings.

•Third Circuit affirmed New Jersey district court's habeas jurisdiction despite initial detention in New York

•Court held that Immigration and Nationality Act stripped district court of subject matter jurisdiction over immigration claims

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds Felon-in-Possession Conviction Following Traffic Stop

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Tommie Conner for illegal firearm possession by a convicted felon. The case arose from a 2021 Memphis traffic stop where officers spotted a gun in Conner's vehicle and subsequently obtained a search warrant.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed Tommie Conner's conviction for felon-in-possession of firearm following 2021 Memphis traffic stop

•Court upheld 200-month prison sentence under Armed Career Criminal Act for repeat violent offenders

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 14, 2026•4 min read

6th Circuit Issues Decision in Booth v. Lazzara Medical Malpractice Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has issued a decision in Brandi Booth v. Jonathan Lazzara, a medical malpractice and wrongful death case involving the estate of Dustin Booth against multiple defendants including the City of Monroe, Ohio.

•Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued published decision in wrongful death medical malpractice case

•Case involves estate of Dustin Booth against doctor and City of Monroe, Ohio among other defendants

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 14, 2026•4 min read

8th Circuit Upholds Child Pornography Distribution Sentence

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the sentence of Jessie Michael Collins, who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography to an undercover federal agent. The court rejected his claims of procedural error and substantive unreasonableness in his sentencing.

•Collins pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing child pornography to an undercover federal agent

•District court applied five-level sentencing enhancement based on pattern of sexual abuse involving a minor

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 14, 2026•5 min read

8th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Iowa Police Excessive Force Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling dismissing civil rights claims against Dickinson County, Iowa, and two law enforcement officers. Ryan Wolterman had sued under federal civil rights statutes following a November 2020 incident involving Deputy Sheriff Shawn Syverson.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing Section 1983 civil rights claims against Iowa law enforcement

•Case stemmed from November 2020 incident involving Deputy Sheriff Shawn Syverson in Arnolds Park, Iowa