4th Circuit Daily Opinions

Stephanie Reddin v. Kristi Noem - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a former Federal Air Marshal's discrimination lawsuit against the TSA. The court found the plaintiff failed to adequately plead she was a qualified individual capable of performing essential job functions, and that the TSA had provided reasonable accommodations.

Brandon Thompson Appeal Dismissed by Fourth Circuit

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Brandon J. Thompson's appeal of a district court order denying his motion for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The court found that Thompson failed to make the requisite showing for a certificate of appealability, thus denying the appeal.

Emmanuel King Shaw v. Byron Watson - Appeal of Dismissed Motion

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court denied authorization for a successive petition, citing lack of prefiling authorization.

Eric Exum v. Lieutenant Donna - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil action filed by inmate Eric Ricardo Exum. The court found that Exum forfeited appellate review by failing to challenge the district court's ruling in his informal brief.

Beckford v. Elevance Health, Inc. - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Elevance Health, Inc. The court found that the district court erred in its assessment of the prima facie case for employment discrimination, potentially shifting the burden of proof prematurely. The case involves claims of race discrimination under Title VII and other statutes.

US v. Raoul Lafond - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to construe Raoul Lafond's motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized, successive motion to vacate a sentence. The court denied Lafond's request to file a second or successive motion.

Christopher Martin v. Joseph Walters - Appeal Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher James Martin's appeal of a district court's order. The court denied Martin's request for a certificate of appealability, finding he did not make the requisite showing of a denial of a constitutional right.

Bullock v. Hamby - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. The unpublished opinion clarifies that such decisions, while not binding precedent, uphold the procedural requirements for inmate litigation.

Custis v. Accomack County Sheriff's Office - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action. The dismissal was based on the plaintiff's failure to comply with the court's order to file a particularized complaint. The court found no reversible error in the district court's ruling.

William Custis v. Exmore Police Department - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil rights action filed by William Parke Custis against the Exmore Police Department and other defendants. The dismissal was based on the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders to submit a particularized complaint.