King v. Villegas - En Banc Rehearing Ordered

9th Circuit Opinions

Filed April 3rd, 2026

Detected April 4th, 2026

Summary

The Ninth Circuit granted en banc rehearing in King v. Villegas (No. 23-1713), vacating the prior three-judge panel opinion. The case originated from the Eastern District of California (Case No. 1:17-cv-00676-JLT-EPG). This procedural order remands the matter for full court reconsideration without specifying the underlying claims or panel decision contents.

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The Ninth Circuit granted en banc rehearing in King v. Villegas pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 40(c) and Circuit Rule 40-3, vacating the three-judge panel opinion. The case involves plaintiff-appellant Jerry Lee King against defendants R. Villegas, P. Cruz, and J. Curry, originating from the Eastern District of California.

Regulated parties and affected individuals should note this is a procedural step that vacates the prior panel decision and remands for en banc review. No new substantive obligations or compliance deadlines are established by this order. Parties should monitor for the en banc court's forthcoming opinion addressing the merits of the underlying dispute.

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FOR PUBLICATION

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

MURGUIA, Chief Judge:

Upon the vote of a majority of nonrecused active judges, it is ordered that this case be reheard en banc pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 40(c) and Circuit Rule 40-3. The three-judge panel opinion is vacated.

JERRY LEE KING, No. 23-1713 D.C. No. Plaintiff - Appellant, 1:17-cv-00676-JLT-EPG FILED Eastern District of California, v. Fresno ORDER R. VILLEGAS; P. CRUZ; J. CURRY, APR 3 2026