Third Circuit — 2026 Caseload

Browse Third Circuit's 2026 caseload. 13 opinions with AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

13
Cases in 2026
10
Legal Topics
1
Outcome Types

Outcome Breakdown

13
Defendant Win

Top Legal Topics in 2026

Fourth Amendment Search And Seizure (5)Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (2)Automobile Exception To Warrant Requirement (2)Prima Facie Case Of Employment Discrimination (1)Retaliation Under Title VII (1)Disparate Treatment (1)Pretext For Discrimination (1)Constructive Discharge (1)Patent Infringement Of Biologic Drugs (1)Biosimilar Drug Regulation (1)

2026 Opinions (13)

Tzvia Wexler v. Charmaine Hawkins

Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Third Circuit · 2026-04-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Tzvia Wexler v. Charmaine Hawkins, decided by Third Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former employee's dis...

Johnson & Johnson v. Samsung Bioepis Co Ltd

Third Circuit: Biosimilar Renflexis Does Not Infringe Remicade Patents

Third Circuit · 2026-04-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Johnson & Johnson v. Samsung Bioepis Co Ltd, decided by Third Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment ...

Sherice Sargent v. School District of Philadelphia

Teacher's retaliation claim fails due to lack of causal link

Third Circuit · 2026-02-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Sherice Sargent v. School District of Philadelphia, decided by Third Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ...

United States v. James Abrams

Third Circuit: No Fourth Amendment privacy in cell phone location data to third parties

Third Circuit · 2026-01-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

United States v. James Abrams, decided by Third Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of James Abrams' motion to supp...

Rodney Phath v. Central Transport LLC

Title VII Claims Time-Barred Due to Untimely Administrative Charge

Third Circuit · 2026-01-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Rodney Phath v. Central Transport LLC, decided by Third Circuit on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to C...

Sports Enterprises Inc v. Marvin Goldklang

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Dispute

Third Circuit · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Sports Enterprises Inc v. Marvin Goldklang, decided by Third Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...

United States v. Victorious Minter

Third Circuit: Informant Tip Corroborated by Police Observation Justifies Traffic Stop and Search

Third Circuit · 2026-01-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100

United States v. Victorious Minter, decided by Third Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Victorious Minter's mot...

Mahmoud Khalil v. President United States of America

Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to SDN Designations

Third Circuit · 2026-01-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Mahmoud Khalil v. President United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a ...

United States v. Nicole Schuster

Third Circuit: Consent to search electronic devices was voluntary

Third Circuit · 2026-01-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

United States v. Nicole Schuster, decided by Third Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evid...

United States v. Christopher Texidor

Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible under special circumstances

Third Circuit · 2026-01-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

United States v. Christopher Texidor, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Christopher Texidor's ...

United States v. Ryan Mendoza

Third Circuit: Cell phone seizure lawful incident to arrest; consent valid

Third Circuit · 2026-01-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

United States v. Ryan Mendoza, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ryan Mendoza's motion to supp...

Ousmane Savane v. Secretary United States Department of Homeland Sec

Detention of non-citizen pending removal affirmed

Third Circuit · 2026-01-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Ousmane Savane v. Secretary United States Department of Homeland Sec, decided by Third Circuit on January 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's ...

United States v. Randar Munoz

Third Circuit: Informant's Tip Justified Vehicle Stop and Search

Third Circuit · 2026-01-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

United States v. Randar Munoz, decided by Third Circuit on January 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many cases did Third Circuit decide in 2026?

CaseLawBrief tracks 13 opinions from Third Circuit in 2026. This includes published and unpublished decisions.

Q: What were the top legal topics at Third Circuit in 2026?

The most common legal topics were: Fourth Amendment Search And Seizure (5 cases), Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (2 cases), Automobile Exception To Warrant Requirement (2 cases), Prima Facie Case Of Employment Discrimination (1 cases), Retaliation Under Title VII (1 cases).

Q: What was the outcome breakdown for Third Circuit in 2026?

Outcomes: Defendant Win: 13.

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