Browse 25 summary judgment standards cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Insured's subjective expectations do not override clear policy language
Nathan Roberts v. Progressive Preferred Ins. Co., decided by Sixth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary j...
Church's "All-Risk" Policy Excludes Earth Movement Damage
Generation Changers Church v. Church Mutual Ins. Co., decided by Sixth Circuit on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summa...
Statements of Opinion, Not Fact, Not Defamatory
McCord Henry v. Martin Blank, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...
Breach of contract claim time-barred by policy's suit limitation clause
Jessica Clippinger v. State Farm Automobile Ins. Co., decided by Sixth Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Healthcare Provider in Medicaid Fraud Case
State of Ohio, ex rel. Dave Yost v. Ascent Health Servs., LLC, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Ohio sued Ascent Health Services, LLC, al...
University of Kentucky Wins Title IX Retaliation Case on Appeal
Elizabeth Niblock v. Univ. of Ky., decided by Sixth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the U...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claim Against Detroit
HRT Enterprises v. City of Detroit, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Jail Medical Care Case
Michael Hester v. Chester Cnty., Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Case
Jacob Blankenship v. Louisville-Jefferson Cnty. Metro Gov't, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant o...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Trucking Company in Negligence Case
Jorge Andujar v. Hub Group Trucking, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
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...
Police Officer's Speech Not Protected by First Amendment When Made Pursuant to Official Duties
Miles Guptill v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Sixth Circuit: "All Events" Test Applies to Excise Tax Refunds
California Palms v. United States, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the U...
Gender Discrimination Claim Fails: Court Affirms Summary Judgment for City
Linda DeVooght v. City of Warren, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Harassment Not Based on Sex, Court Rules in Hostile Work Environment Case
LaNetra Kellar v. The Yunion, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to The ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Chelesy Eastep v. City of Nashville, TN, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for School District in Title IX Case
April Malick v. Croswell-Lexington Dist. Schs., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...
Lease Ambiguity: Tenant Burdened with Certificate of Occupancy
Insight Terminal Solutions v. Cecelia Fin. Mgmt., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary jud...
Retaliation claim fails: Court finds no causal link between fraud report and termination
Robert O'Laughlin v. Radiation Therapy Servs., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Sixth Circuit: Title VII claims time-barred due to late administrative filing
Kristopher Jackson v. USPS, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the USPS, hol...
Sixth Circuit: Public figure defamation claim fails without actual malice proof
Michael Mockeridge v. Harry Harvey, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Discrimination Case
Dorothy Bivens v. Zep, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Zep, Inc. on ...
Contract Formation Failed: Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant
HBKY, LLC v. Elk River Export, LLC, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Elk Ri...
Retaliation Claim Fails: Performance Issues Preceded Whistleblowing
Kenneth James Lowe v. Walbro, LLC, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Walbro,...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 summary judgment standards cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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