4th Circuit Daily Opinions

Lowy v. Daniel Defense, LLC - Product Liability Opinion

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a district court's decision in Karen Lowy v. Daniel Defense, LLC. The opinion, decided on February 11, 2026, addresses product liability claims against firearms manufacturers and related entities. The case has been remanded for further proceedings.

Cusick v. DOJ - Affirmation of District Court Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging federal firearm prohibitions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and § 922(g)(4). The court found the challenge to § 922(g)(1) foreclosed by precedent, and other claims were dismissed based on the initial ruling.

Pendarvis v. Wilson - Constitutional Rights Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the case of Pendarvis v. Wilson. The court found that the plaintiff's operative complaint failed to adequately plead Article III standing, impacting a hemp farmer's lawsuit against over 30 South Carolina government officials.