4TH-CIRCUIT

Tederick v. Loancare, LLC - Appeal Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the district court's decision in Tederick v. Loancare, LLC. The court found that the district court erred in requiring proof of intent for violations of specific West Virginia consumer protection statutes.

Brown v. Washington University - Appeal Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint without prejudice for lack of personal jurisdiction. The unpublished opinion noted that unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in the circuit.

Parker v. Spanberger - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Ray Elbert Parker against state and federal officials. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the order Parker sought to appeal was neither a final nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order, and Parker consented to the dismissal of his claims.

Kyeem King v. State of Maryland - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Kyeem King. The court affirmed the district court's denial of King's motion for bail or release and dismissed the remainder of the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. This unpublished opinion does not set precedent.

Winslow v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denying a motion for injunctive relief. The unpublished opinion noted that such opinions are not binding precedent.

US v. Michael Brandon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court found that the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, even if the initial traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion.

Nawal Ali v. BC Architects Engineers, PLC - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court's decision to sanction Nawal Ali's counsel for approximately $57,000 in an employment discrimination lawsuit. The appellate court found that the district court abused its discretion in imposing sanctions, concluding that the counsel did not unreasonably multiply proceedings.

Island Creek Coal Company Petition Denied - Black Lung Benefits

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Island Creek Coal Company's petition for review of a Benefits Review Board decision. The Board had affirmed an Administrative Law Judge's denial of black lung benefits. The court found the Board's decision was based on substantial evidence and without reversible error.

Eleanor McGinn v. Broadmead, Inc. - Contract and Negligence Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's summary judgment in Eleanor McGinn v. Broadmead, Inc. The court found that genuine questions of material fact remain regarding McGinn's gluten exposure in January 2021, vacating the summary judgment on breach of contract and negligence claims for that incident.

APAC-Atlantic v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Indemnification Dispute

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's decision in APAC-Atlantic v. Owners Insurance Company. The court found that APAC's liability to accident victims arose out of the work performed by its subcontractor, Emery Sealco, Inc., thus entitling APAC to indemnification under its insurance policy.