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 Higginson, J. (Davis, Higginson, Douglas), insurance Affirming summary judgment in favor of insurer on bad faith claims under Texas law. Elrod, C.J. (Elrod, Higginbotham, Southwick), criminal, search and seizure, Second Amendment Affirming constitutionality of conviction of possessing an unregistered suppressor in violation of the National Firearms Act, and upholding denial of motion … More February 6, 2025, opinions
Designated for publication Wilson, J. (Smith, Clement, Wilson), WARN Act, summary judgment, jury right Appellate counsel from Fishman Haygood represented prevailing party. Affirming in part and reversing in part summary judgment dismissal of employees’ WARN Act claims against investment advisor of plaintiffs’ employer on violations of WARN Act. The Court affirmed the district court’s holding … More September 27, 2023, opinions
Designated for publication Ho, J. (Dennis, Elrod, Ho), administrative law Affirming summary judgment in favor of Department of Treasury in its administration of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (“the Fund”), and its decision to require repayment of approximately $12 million from OnPath to the Fund based on a materially misrepresented certification application by OnPath. … More July 1-5, 2023, opinions
