Federal Courts

Jani v. Immigrant Investor Program Office - Immigration

A new civil case, Jani v. Immigrant Investor Program Office et al, was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01776, is categorized under 'Other Immigration Actions' and involves a Writ of Mandamus.

Pisner v. Attorney Grievance Commission - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Gary Pisner's appeal of a district court order remanding his case to state court. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to review the remand order, as such orders are generally not appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1447(d).

Davis v. Goodwin - Civil Complaint Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by William Hercules Davis, Jr. The dismissal was based on the complaint's failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B). This unpublished opinion does not set precedent.

Tracy Howard v. United Airlines - Civil Complaint Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by Tracy Howard against United Airlines. The unpublished opinion stated that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The court denied the appellant's motions to supplement the record.

Marian Shearin v. United States - Civil Action Affirmance

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Marian Shearin's civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court modified the lower court's order to explicitly state the dismissal was without prejudice.

Tiffany Locus v. Zachariah Ross - Appeal of Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Tiffany Locus's case for lack of jurisdiction. The court found that Locus failed to challenge the basis for the dismissal in her informal brief, thereby forfeiting appellate review.

Petition for Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Ubong Christopher Ubokudom. The petition sought to compel the district court to appoint counsel for his daughter and rule on pending motions for injunctive relief. The court found no undue delay or entitlement to mandamus relief.

Watson v. Deberry - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of James R. Watson Jr.'s pro se complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal without prejudice or the denial of the motion for reconsideration.

Henson v. City of Virginia Beach - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal of claims brought under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985, and 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Motions to supplement the record were denied.

Henson v. City of Virginia Beach - Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The appellant alleged violations under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985, and 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal for failure to state a claim.