Cooper v. City of Wheeling - Malicious Prosecution Claim

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a malicious prosecution claim. The court found that the appellant's claim was not time-barred under the two-year statute of limitations but affirmed the dismissal of the claim against the City of Wheeling due to lack of municipal policy or custom allegations.

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.

Barricks v. Wright - Excessive Force Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision denying qualified immunity to a sheriff's deputy accused of excessive force. The court found that disputed facts regarding the force used during an arrest necessitate a trial, affirming the appeal denial.

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.

Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance - ERISA Disability Benefits

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company. The court held that an untimely decision by a plan administrator on an internal appeal of a disability benefits claim, governed by ERISA, does not warrant deferential review.

United States v. Brian K. Griffey - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Brian K. Griffey for violating supervised release terms. The court found the 24-month sentence imposed by the district court to be reasonable and not plainly unreasonable.

US v. Rashaun Taylor - Affirmance of conviction in part, dismissal in part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Rashaun Antonio Taylor. The court vacated Taylor's conviction on Count 3 (use of a firearm during a RICO conspiracy) and its attendant sentence, but otherwise affirmed the district court's denial of his motion for relief.

US v. Antionne Cherry - Sentencing Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Antionne Cherry, who appealed his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that any error in calculating Cherry's sentencing guidelines range was harmless.

FDA Warning Letter to Kare Solutions LLC dba Zappy

The FDA issued a warning letter to Kare Solutions LLC dba Zappy for misbranding compounded drug products, including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide. The agency found that Zappy's website made false or misleading claims about these products, suggesting they were FDA-approved or compounded by Zappy when they were not.

FDA Warning Letter to Strut Health, LLC

The FDA issued a warning letter to Strut Health, LLC on February 20, 2026, for misbranding compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide products. The company's website allegedly made false or misleading claims about these drugs, violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.