Browse 24 summary judgment standards cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Teacher's speech not protected by First Amendment; termination upheld
Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Alamo Heights...
Contract's 'as is' and 'entire agreement' clauses bar claims
Cuevas Machine v. Calgon Carbon, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Calgon Ca...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for J&J in Talc Cancer Case
Deras v. Johnson & Johnson, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Johnson & John...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Discrimination Case
Savage v. LaSalle Management, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to LaSalle Manag...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for School District in Discrimination Case
Boudy v. McComb School Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the McComb...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Roake v. Brumley, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Brumle...
Anti-concurrent causation clause bars flood damage claim under 'all risks' policy
Cooper v. State Farm, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to State Farm, holdi...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Bank in Discrimination Case
Parrott v. International Bank, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Patent Infringement Case
Pharm Research and Mfr v. Murrill, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Discrimination Case
Gonzalez v. El Centro Del Barrio, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to El Cen...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Case
Merritt v. Texas Farm Bureau, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Texas Farm...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Discrimination Case
Trinseo v. Harper, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Harper, finding that ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Discrimination Case
Pool v. City of Houston, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of Hous...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ramirez v. Granado, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, find...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Fifth Circuit: Intentional Acts Exclusion Bars Coverage for Town's Liability
Town of Vinton v. Indian Harbor, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Vinton sued Indian Harbor Insurance Company for breach of contract and b...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Johnson v. Stone County, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, ...
CA5: No Trade Secret Misappropriation or Breach of Contract by TCS
Computer Sciences v. Tata Consultancy, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Nursing Home in Discrimination Case
Stanford v. Brandon Nursing, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Brandon Nu...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Arrowhead Capital in Contract Dispute
Royal Street Bistro v. Arrowhead Capital, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Seaman's Slip-and-Fall Claim Fails on Lack of Notice
Bommarito v. Belle Chasse Marine Trans, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Based on 'As Is' Clause
Carnero G&P v. SN EF Maverick, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to SN EF Ma...
Officer's internal complaints not protected speech under First Amendment
Clark v. City of Pasadena, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of P...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 24 summary judgment standards cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 24.
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