6TH-CIRCUIT

Ethan Ennes v. Presque Isle County, Michigan - Excessive Force Lawsuit

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to Presque Isle County and Deputy Dave Schmoldt in a lawsuit filed by Ethan Ennes. Ennes alleged excessive force and other claims stemming from an incident in a classroom. The court found no genuine dispute of material fact.

Jacqueline Gaines v. Denise Cross - First Amendment Employment Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a First Amendment claim filed by Jacqueline Gaines, a former magistrate judge. The court found that her termination for campaign speech that negatively portrayed the court did not violate her free speech rights, as she held a confidential position.

Wm. Powell Co. v. Ocean Marine Ins. Co. - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Wm. Powell Co. v. Ocean Marine Ins. Co. The court vacated a district court's dismissal order and remanded the case for further proceedings concerning insurance policy coverage disputes dating back several decades.

LaFleur v. Yardi Systems, Inc. - Right of Publicity Claim

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a right of publicity claim against Yardi Systems, Inc. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to allege that their identities carried distinct commercial value, a required element for such claims. This ruling impacts how individuals can assert privacy rights related to online data aggregation.