US Federal

Erick Pollard Criminal Appeal Affirmed, Dismissed, Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, dismissed in part, and remanded the criminal appeal of Erick Lemar Pollard. The court found Pollard's guilty plea to drug conspiracy charges was knowing and voluntary, and that his appeal waiver was enforceable, dismissing most of his appeal.

US v. Clifton Mosley - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Clifton Mosley for witness murder and marijuana trafficking. The court found sufficient evidence and rejected Mosley's arguments regarding severance, suppression of evidence, and insufficient evidence. The decision sustains the jury's verdict.

Juanita Crouch v. SunCakes NC, LLC - Employment Discrimination and Wage Dispute

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment for SunCakes NC, LLC in a case brought by former employee Juanita Crouch. Crouch alleged sexual harassment, sex discrimination, retaliation under Title VII, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court found the claims lacked merit based on the provided evidence.

Walls v. Prince George's County - Regulatory Taking Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a regulatory taking claim against Prince George's County. The court found the claim was not ripe for review because the plaintiff had not plausibly alleged a final decision regarding his property's interim well and septic system.

Adkins v. Marriott International - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying a motion for leave to file an emergency complaint and a motion to expedite. The court warned the appellant against filing further meritless appeals, indicating potential sanctions.

Erin Osmon v. United States - Civil Battery Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in favor of the United States in a civil battery claim brought by Erin Osmon. The claim arose from a TSA pat-down inspection at Asheville Regional Airport. The court found the pat-down to be objectively reasonable.

Crater Health District Warns of Increased Winter Substance Use Disorder Risk

The Crater Health District in Virginia has issued a notice warning of increased risks for substance use disorder during the winter months. The district is providing tips and resources to help individuals and the community combat SUD and support recovery.

Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Expert Opinion Motions

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied three out of four motions in limine seeking to exclude expert opinions in the In re Saama Technologies Litigation (C.A. No. 2022-1045-LWW). A decision on the fourth motion was deferred. The court found that challenges to expert methodologies and data could be addressed during cross-examination.

R.R. v. LYFT, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, R.R. v. LYFT, Inc., was filed on February 21, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing indicates a transfer for consolidated pretrial proceedings.

Jane Doe 1 v. Lyft, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Jane Doe 1 v. Lyft, Inc., was filed on February 21, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a conditional transfer order from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.