4TH-CIRCUIT

Bohatikov v. Bohatikova - Hague Convention Child Abduction

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to return two children to Wales under the Hague Convention. The court found the children's habitual residence was Wales and rejected the mother's grave risk defense. The opinion clarifies the application of the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act.

Ochar v. Apple Federal Credit Union - Civil Action Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Wilson Ochar's civil action against Apple Federal Credit Union and denied his motion to amend the judgment. The court also affirmed the imposition of a prefiling injunction against Ochar.

Brian Farabee v. Commissioner - Appeal of Habeas Corpus Petition Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Brian Farabee's appeal of a district court order that dismissed his habeas corpus petition. The dismissal was based on Farabee's failure to exhaust state court remedies, and a certificate of appealability was denied.

Crawford v. Prince George's County Schools - ADA Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision granting summary judgment to Prince George's County Public Schools in a failure-to-accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court denied a motion to dismiss the appeal as untimely, finding excusable neglect for an extension.

Elon Musk Petition for Writ of Mandamus - Deposition Protective Order

Elon Musk and several government entities filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals after a district court denied their motion for a protective order. The protective order sought to prevent the deposition of Musk and other high-ranking officials in a case alleging violations of the Appointments Clause and separation of powers principles.

Phillip Hill v. Frederick County Maryland District Court - Civil Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a pro se civil complaint filed by Phillip Edward Hill against the Frederick County Maryland District Court and other defendants. The court found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

US v. Rashaun Taylor - Affirmance of conviction in part, dismissal in part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Rashaun Antonio Taylor. The court vacated Taylor's conviction on Count 3 (use of a firearm during a RICO conspiracy) and its attendant sentence, but otherwise affirmed the district court's denial of his motion for relief.

Fourth Circuit Affirms Ruling in Hoffman v. INOVA Health Care

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of claims brought by two CRNAs against Inova Health Care Services and North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA). The plaintiffs alleged discrimination and joint employer status after their clinical privileges were suspended and employment terminated due to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance - ERISA Disability Benefits

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company. The court held that an untimely decision by a plan administrator on an internal appeal of a disability benefits claim, governed by ERISA, does not warrant deferential review.

Stephanie Reddin v. Kristi Noem - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a former Federal Air Marshal's discrimination lawsuit against the TSA. The court found the plaintiff failed to adequately plead she was a qualified individual capable of performing essential job functions, and that the TSA had provided reasonable accommodations.