6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Estate of Jeremy Marr v. City of Glasgow, Ky. - Non-Precedential Opinion

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of The Estate of Jeremy Marr v. City of Glasgow, Ky. The case involves allegations of excessive force used by police officers during an arrest that resulted in the decedent's death. The district court had granted summary judgment for the defendants.

Thomas Reichert v. Kellogg Co. - ERISA Class Action Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision in the class action appeal case of Thomas Reichert v. Kellogg Co. The case, involving allegations related to pension plans, was argued on May 8, 2025, and decided on March 16, 2026. The court's decision will impact how similar employee benefit plan disputes are handled.

United States v. Antjuan Pierre Jackson - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Antjuan Pierre Jackson for fentanyl-related drug charges. The court denied Jackson's motion to suppress evidence and his claim of race discrimination during jury selection. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

United States v. John Lohden, Jr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Dayton Peterson and John Lohden, Jr. The defendants were convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and impersonating an officer, with sentences of 30 and 39 years respectively. The court rejected their numerous arguments on appeal.

United States v. Terrell Lamar Williams - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision to revoke Terrell Lamar Williams' supervised release and sentence him to 30 months imprisonment. Williams committed fraud and violated terms of his release by faking drug tests and driving with a suspended license.

EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. - Contract Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. The court addressed a contract dispute concerning the purchase of a custom machine, focusing on delivery delays and contract cancellation. The ruling affirmed the district court's findings.

United States v. Kevin Willie Carter - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentencing of Kevin Willie Carter. The court found no error in the application of two Guidelines enhancements for leadership role and maintaining a premises for drug trafficking, upholding Carter's 264-month sentence.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of motions to recuse and the grant of sanctions against Glenn Whiting and his attorney in a case involving lawsuits stemming from the City of Athens, Tennessee's annual fireworks show. The court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's rulings.

United States v. Austin David Stafford - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Austin David Stafford, upholding his convictions for producing child pornography. The court rejected Stafford's arguments regarding the factual basis for his guilty pleas and the district court's jurisdiction.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Legal Opinion and Sanctions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn., addressing misconduct by the plaintiff's attorneys. The court imposed sanctions on attorneys Van Irion and Russ Egli for misrepresenting the record, citing non-existent cases, and misstating case law in their briefing.