Browse 9 arbitrary and capricious standard of review cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to FWS Game Bird Regulations
U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Found. v. CDC, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. ...
Zoning Variance Denial Overturned for Lack of Due Process
Lifestyle Communities, Ltd. v. City of Worthington, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 27, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed the City of Worthington's denial of a...
Sixth Circuit Upholds EPA's Lead MCL Rule
Sierra Club v. EPA, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed the EPA's final rule establishing a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) fo...
Court Affirms Denial of ERISA Disability Benefits
Eric Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Eric Patters...
Sixth Circuit Affirms 'All Sums' Allocation for Environmental Insurance Claims
Jessica Clippinger v. State Farm Automobile Ins. Co., decided by Sixth Circuit on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...
Court Upholds NCUAB's Denial of Credit Union Director Waiver
Tina Zai v. Nat'l Credit Union Admin. Bd., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the National Credit Union Administration Board's...
Court Affirms Insurer's Denial of Yacht Repair Coverage
Tiara Yachts, Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary j...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Insurer's Denial of Disability Benefits
Brandi Goodwin v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Court Upholds Army Corps Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline
Appalachian Voices v. USACE, decided by Sixth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that the Army Corps of En...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8, Reversed: 1.
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