Tag: voluntary dismissal

July 13-15, 2026, decisions

July 16, 2026

Designated for publication Willett, J. (Stewart, Willett, Wilson) (no oral argument), Stewart, J., dissenting in part; mandamus, appellate jurisdiction, voluntary dismissal, school desegregation Dismissing appeal for lack of jurisdiction over judgment that was entered after voluntary dismissal of school desegregation case, and granting mandamus vacating post-dismissal judgment. This school-desegregation case had been pending for more … More July 13-15, 2026, decisions

October 14, 2024, opinions

October 15, 2024

Designated for publication Duncan, J. (Southwick, Duncan, Kernodle, by designation), qualified immunity Reversing denial of qualified immunity summary judgment for defendant officers arising from arrest of plaintiff after plaintiff refused to identify himself or exit his car. Unpublished per curiam (Graves, Willett, Wilson), criminal Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal. per curiam (Stewart, … More October 14, 2024, opinions

February 14-16, 2024, opinions

February 19, 2024

Designated for publication Dennis, J. (Stewart, Dennis, Higginson), Higginson, J., dissenting; False Claims Act Affirming dismissal for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction of former employee’s False Claims Act claims against former employer, claiming retaliation for reporting fraudulent misrepresentations made to the Navy, and summary judgment dismissal of remaining claim; holding that “the district court correctly held … More February 14-16, 2024, opinions