Poynter v. Bennett - Sixth Circuit Grants Rehearing En Banc
Summary
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a rehearing en banc in the case of Luther Poynter v. Aaron Bennett. This decision vacates the previous ruling, stays the mandate, and restores the case to the docket for further proceedings, including supplemental briefing and oral argument.
What changed
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Luther Poynter v. Aaron Bennett (Docket No. 25-5188). This action vacates the prior decision and judgment of the court, stays the mandate, and reinstates the case as a pending appeal. The court has ordered the parties to file supplemental briefs and will schedule oral argument.
This development signifies a significant shift in the case's trajectory, requiring legal professionals involved to prepare for further briefing and argument. The vacating of the previous decision means that the legal precedent established by that ruling is nullified, and the case will be re-examined by the full court. Compliance officers should note that the outcome of this rehearing could set new precedents or clarify existing legal standards relevant to the case's subject matter, necessitating a review of internal policies if the case touches upon regulated activities.
What to do next
- Review case docket for supplemental briefing schedule
- Prepare for potential oral argument
- Monitor for new precedent or clarification of legal standards
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March 11, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
Luther Poynter v. Aaron Bennett
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Citations: None known
Docket Number: 25-5188
Combined Opinion
RECOMMENDED FOR PUBLICATION
Pursuant to Sixth Circuit I.O.P. 32.1(b)
File Name: 26a0076p.06
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
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LUTHER POYNTER, by and through his guardian, Anita
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Fernandez,
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Plaintiff-Appellant, > No. 25-5188
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v. │
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AARON BENNETT, in his official capacity as Barren │
County Jailer; BARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, │
Defendants-Appellees. │
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On Petition for Rehearing En Banc
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky at Bowling Green.
No. 1:21-cv-00162—Gregory N. Stivers, Chief District Judge.
Decided and Filed: March 11, 2026
Before: SUTTON, Chief Judge; MOORE, CLAY, GRIFFIN, KETHLEDGE,
THAPAR, BUSH, LARSEN, NALBANDIAN, READLER, MURPHY, DAVIS,
MATHIS, BLOOMEKATZ, RITZ, and HERMANDORFER, Circuit Judges.
COUNSEL
ON PETITION FOR REHEARING EN BANC: Aaron D. Smith, John A. Sowell,
ENGLISH, LUCAS, PRIEST & OWSLEY, LLP, Bowling Green, Kentucky, for Appellees. ON
RESPONSE: William M. Butler, Jr., Louisville, Kentucky, for Appellant.
ORDER
A majority of the Judges of this Court in regular active service has voted for rehearing en
banc of this case. Under Sixth Circuit Rule 40(d), “[a] decision to grant rehearing en banc
No. 25-5188 Poynter v. Bennett et al. Page 2
vacates the previous opinion and judgment or order of the court, stays the mandate, and restores
the case on the docket as a pending appeal.”
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the previous decision and judgment of this Court are
vacated, the mandate is stayed, and this case is restored to the docket as a pending appeal.
The Clerk will direct the parties to file supplemental briefs and will schedule this case for
oral argument as soon as possible.
ENTERED BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Kelly L. Stephens, Clerk
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