Browse 18 wrongful termination cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Flight attendant fired for vaccine mandate refusal loses appeal
Sambrano v. United Airlines, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Claims
Wilson v. Centene Mgmt, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by a former employee,...
Fifth Circuit Denies Preliminary Injunction in Wrongful Termination Case
Quiroz v. Hernandez, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Qu...
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 Denies Preliminary Injunction in Wrongful Termination Case
Quiroz v. Hernandez, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Qu...
Speech as Official Duty: Officer's Report Not Protected by First Amendment
Kleinman v. City of Cedar Park, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Cit...
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...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Retaliation Case
Ackerman v. Arkema, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Arkem...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Case
Spectrum WT v. Wendler, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Spectrum WT, fin...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Suit Against SlashSupport
Yarbrough v. SlashSupport, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a form...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Case
Spectrum WT v. Wendler, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Spectrum WT, find...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against Texas Children's Hospital
Palms v. Texas Children's Hospital, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Case
Jones v. King, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, King, in a c...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
Breaux v. Worrell, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Wrongful Termination Case
Vuoncino v. Forterra, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Forterr...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Texas Tech Employee's Claims
Wetherbe v. Texas Tech University, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former Texas Tech Unive...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Retaliatory Discharge Case
Warner v. Talos ERT, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Talos ERT, finding th...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Mitchell v. Dudek, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 18 wrongful termination cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 18.
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