25 court opinions authored by Judge Edith H Jones. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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: School Discipline for Off-Campus Online Speech Upheld
Castille v. Port Arthur ISD, 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 Port Arthu...
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 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: Payment to 'Consulting Firm' Was Disguised Dividend, Not Business Expense
Sirius Solutions v. CIR, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's decision, holding that Sirius Solutions LLC was n...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Awe v. Harris Health, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former employee's discrimination...
Zoning ordinance restricting adult businesses upheld under First Amendment
LIA Network v. City of Kerrville, 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 C...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Jet Oilfield in Contract Dispute
Spin Capital v. Jet Oilfield, 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 Jet Oilfie...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inverse Condemnation Claim Due to Statute of Limitations
T&W Holding v. City of Kemah, Texas, 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 th...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VI 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...
Court Upholds School Dress Code Barring Gang-Related Apparel
Arnold v. Barbers Hill Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunc...
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: Informant's tip provided reasonable suspicion for traffic stop and search
United States v. Alaniz, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seize...
Student's baggy clothes not protected speech under First Amendment
Loera v. Kingsville Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the s...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chevron in Insurance Dispute
Lexon Insurance v. Chevron U.S.A., decided by Fifth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Chevro...
Res Judicata Bars Insurer's Second Lawsuit Over Policy Disputes
US Fire Ins v. Unified Life Ins, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Unified ...
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 Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Robledo v. United States, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtai...
TitleMax's 'rent-a-car' model not a pawnshop under Texas law
TitleMax of Texas v. City of Dallas, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Cit...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Search of Home, Citing Probable Cause
United States v. Kimble, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized ...
5th Cir. Affirms Denial of Injunction Against Florida's SB 1718
Sandoval Argueta v. Bondi, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by undo...
Foreclosure sale upheld despite minor notice defect
PNC Bank v. 2013 Travis Oak, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to PNC Bank, holdin...
5th Circuit: Digital distribution of architectural plans is a public performance requiring a license.
DigitalDesk v. Bexar County, TX, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Bexar County...
Fifth Circuit: "Best Efforts" Clause Not Breached by Pursuing Better Deal
US Trinity Engy Svcs v. SE Directional Drilling, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...
Fifth Circuit: Public Figure Plaintiff Fails to Prove Actual Malice in Defamation Claim
DeWolff Boberg v. Pethick, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, P...