Designated for publication Jones, J. (Jones, Duncan, Douglas) (no oral argument), Americans with Disabilities Act Affirming dismissal of ADA claims. Albert Hayes worked as an IT systems administrator for Army contractor GStek at Fort Polk. After COVID-era telework ended and he was required to return to the office, Hayes was diagnosed with Autism, Major Depressive … More May, 8, 11, 12, 2026 opinions
Designated for publication Dennis, J. (Richman, Dennis, Haynes), qualified immunity, municipal liability Reversing qualified immunity summary judgment on plaintiff’s false arrest claim, but affirming summary judgment on excessive force claim and on municipal liability claim. As to the false arrest claim, the Court held that the arresting officer entered the curtilage of the plaintiff’s property … More August 15, 2023, opinions
Designated for publication per curiam (Jones, Ho, Wilson), criminal, sentencing, Armed Career Criminal Act Vacating sentence on conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and remanding for resentencing, disagreeing with the district court that the ACCA (which would increase the statutory maximum from ten years to a minimum of 15 years) was … More September 26-28, 2022, opinions
