23 court opinions authored by Judge Albert Diaz. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
23 opinions analyzed.
Pollution Exclusion Doesn't Bar Mold Claims, 4th Cir. Rules
City of Wausau v. Illinois Union Insurance Comapy, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an insurance policy's "pollutio...
All-Risk Policy Doesn't Cover Gradual Wear and Tear
Donald Bouvet v. Illinois Union Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
4th Cir. Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Case
Eleanor McGinn v. Broadmead, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Br...
Pistol Brace Not an "Illegal Firearm" Under NFA, Court Rules
Karen Lowy v. Daniel Defense, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Karen Lowy's lawsu...
Fourth Circuit Shields Accreditation Body from Antitrust Claims Under Noerr-Pennington
Center for Excellence v. Accreditation Alliance, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary j...
Fourth Circuit Denies Injunction on Juvenile Solitary Confinement and Restraints
South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP v. South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit af...
Fourth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's 'Ag Gag' Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Solutions in Hometown Connections v. Kristi Noem, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a la...
CA4: COVID-19 business interruption losses covered by 'all risks' policy
Navigators Insurance Company v. Under Armour, Incorporated, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an "all risks" prop...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Insurer's Denial of Water Damage Claim
Lynn Freeman v. Progressive Direct Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summa...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Duglas Ferrera, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Pablo Velasco Barrera, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Pablo Velasco Barr...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Ban on Public Funds for Union Bargaining
American Federation of Teachers v. Scott Bessent, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a prelim...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Larry Burleigh, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Larry Burleigh's motion to ...
Fourth Circuit: Probable Cause Supported Vehicle Search Despite Marijuana Odor Rule Change
United States v. Eric Walton, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eric Walton's motion to suppre...
Union Loses Challenge to Retiree Health Insurance Plan Changes
Wheeling Power Company - Mitchell Plant v. Local 492 Utility Workers Union of America AFL-CIO, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affir...
Fourth Circuit: Finley's discrimination claims against Kraft Heinz time-barred
Wilbert Finley v. Kraft Heinz Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Kraft...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Tortious Interference Case
Employers' Innovative Network, LLC v. Bridgeport Benefits, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...
Covenant barring commercial activity upheld against FHA challenge
Group Home on Gibson Island, LLC v. Gibson Island Corporation, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant o...
Expired patent notice ineffective for past infringement damages
Brainchild Surgical Devices, LLC v. CPA Global Limited, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether a patent holder's "notice o...
Cyber Policy Coverage Denied for Pre-Policy Discovery of Data Breach
Towers Watson & Co. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of RICO Drug Pricing Lawsuit
City of Martinsville, Virginia v. Express Scripts, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of ...
Excess Insurer's Bad Faith Claim Against Primary Insurer Fails
The Travelers Indemnity Company v. American Alternative Insurance Corporation, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed a dispute o...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Patsy Talley v. Dale Folwell, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former employee's discrim...