4TH-CIRCUIT

NAACP v. SC Juvenile Justice - Rehearing En Banc Granted

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a rehearing en banc in the case of NAACP v. SC Juvenile Justice. Parties are required to file additional copies of their briefs within 10 days, and the case is tentatively scheduled for oral argument.

Sheldon v. Allergan Sales - False Claims Act

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a False Claims Act case involving Allergan Sales, LLC. The decision clarifies the scienter requirement for liability under the Act, impacting how drug manufacturers report rebates and discounts to government programs like Medicaid.

Bolick v. Anderson - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed, vacated, and remanded Bolick v. Anderson. The court found that genuine issues of material fact preclude summary judgment on the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claim regarding inhumane conditions of confinement against Kirkland officials, but agreed the Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections could not be held liable.

Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward - Environmental Law Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward, dismissing claims related to West Virginia's environmental reclamation activities. The court found that the plaintiffs' claims were barred by claim preclusion or failed to state a claim under the Clean Water Act.

Terrance Reeves v. Pete Hegseth - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded a district court decision in Terrance Reeves v. Pete Hegseth. The court affirmed the dismissal of race discrimination and hostile work environment claims but vacated the summary judgment on the retaliation claim, remanding it for further proceedings.

Public Admonishment for Eric Chibueze Nwaubani

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a public admonishment to attorney Eric Chibueze Nwaubani for violating Local Rule 46(g)(1)(c). The disciplinary action stems from Nwaubani's submission of briefs containing citations to nonexistent judicial opinions, potentially generated by AI.

Anderson v. Crouch - Reversed and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of Shauntae Anderson v. William Crouch. The court's published opinion addressed issues related to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the Bureau for Medical Services. The specific details of the reversal and remand are outlined in the opinion.

Cin Dale 3 v. Peoples Bank Corp - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a suit brought by Cin Dale 3 against Peoples Bank Corp. The court held that the bank acted appropriately by complying with a court order to turn over funds from a depositor's account to satisfy a judgment. This ruling reinforces the ministerial role of banks in judgment enforcement.

US v. John McLaurin - Criminal Case Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the criminal case of US v. John McLaurin. The court found that discretionary supervised release conditions not orally pronounced at sentencing are nullities, impacting the revocation judgment. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Cedar Coal Company v. Director, DOWCP - Black Lung Benefits Decision

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Cedar Coal Company's petition to review an order awarding black lung benefits to the estate of Roger L. Mullins. The court found that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence and that the claimant presented sufficient evidence within regulatory limitations.