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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Nurse's Age Bias Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Firelands Regional Medical Center in an age discrimination lawsuit filed by nurse practitioner Laura Obergefell. Obergefell claimed she was terminated due to her age rather than legitimate pandemic-related layoffs.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Firelands Regional Medical Center in age discrimination case
•Laura Obergefell, 58, claimed age bias in her 2020 termination during COVID-19 pandemic layoffs
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Affirms Employment Case Dismissal Against Clean Harbors

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of an employment lawsuit brought by Patsy E. Carmon against Clean Harbors Deer Park, L.L.C. and other defendants including a Teamsters local union. The appeals court also upheld the denial of post-judgment motions for relief.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of employment case against Clean Harbors Deer Park and multiple defendants
•Appeals court upheld denial of plaintiff's post-judgment motions for relief and new trial
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Arbitration Stay Lift in Premier Financial Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to lift a stay pending arbitration in an employment dispute involving Premier Financial Alliance, Inc. and three plaintiffs. The unpublished memorandum decision reinforces employers' obligations to participate in arbitration processes they mandate.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed district court decision lifting arbitration stay against Premier Financial Alliance
•Court reinforced principle that employers mandating arbitration must actively participate in the process
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Against Former Police Officer

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the City of Sylvester, Georgia, and Police Chief Raymond Drennon in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by former police officer Demetric King. The appeals court upheld the lower court's determination that King failed to demonstrate his termination was racially motivated or retaliatory.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed district court's summary judgment for City of Sylvester and Police Chief
•Former officer failed to prove racial discrimination or retaliation in termination
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Upholds Navy's Removal of Commander from Captain List

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Navy Commander Shelly Frank, who challenged her removal from the Captain promotion list after the Navy found she improperly handled a dispute with an enlisted officer. Frank was forced to retire after 27 years and seven months of service.

•Federal Circuit affirmed lower court ruling against Navy Commander Shelly Frank
•Frank was removed from Captain promotion list after improperly handling dispute with enlisted officer
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State Court
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West Virginia Supreme Court

West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Settlement in College Employment Dispute

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed lower court decisions upholding a settlement agreement between former Bluefield State College professor Shelia Hallman-Warner and the college's board of governors. Hallman-Warner's petition to invalidate the settlement on fraud grounds was rejected by all three levels of the state court system.

•West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed settlement validity between former professor and Bluefield State College
•Hallman-Warner's fraud claims and petition to invalidate settlement were rejected at all court levels
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State Court
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Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling in Employment Contract Case

The Idaho Supreme Court delivered a mixed ruling in York v. Kemper Northwest, Inc., partially affirming and partially vacating a lower court's judgment in an employment contract dispute involving alleged stock compensation agreements.

•Idaho Supreme Court partially affirmed and partially vacated district court ruling in employment contract dispute
•Case involves Eric York's claims for stock compensation from Kemper Northwest, Inc. and owner Matthew Medeiros
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Dismisses Gender Discrimination Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an employment discrimination appeal by Darnetta Tyus against the City of College Park, Georgia, ruling it lacked jurisdiction because the district court's partial summary judgment order was not final and appealable.

•Eleventh Circuit dismissed Tyus's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to pending co-plaintiff claims
•District court's partial summary judgment resolved Tyus's discrimination claims but left McCrary's claims pending
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims vs Racing Group

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld the dismissal of employment discrimination claims filed by Valerie Lowery against Jefferson County Racing Association. The appeals court found that Lowery's pro se complaint failed to state valid claims under Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of Lowery's Title VII and ADA claims for failure to state a claim
•Plaintiff alleged race discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation against racing association
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Upholds Navy Employee's Firing for Phone Security Breach

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the termination of Navy Department employee Patrick J. Madigan on Jan. 12, 2026, after he was fired for using his government cellphone in a secure area and for improper personal use. The court upheld the Merit Systems Protection Board's ruling supporting the Navy's disciplinary action.

•Federal Circuit affirmed Navy employee's termination for cellphone misuse in secure facility
•Patrick J. Madigan challenged firing through Merit Systems Protection Board appeals process
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