Judge J Michael Luttig

3 court opinions authored by Judge J Michael Luttig. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge J Michael Luttig (3)

Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company

Fourth Circuit Denies Disability Benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ca4 · 2026-03-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Heather Cogdell v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of ...

Solutions in Hometown Connections v. Kristi Noem

Fourth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's "Ag Gag" Law Against First Amendment Challenge

ca4 · 2026-01-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

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...

Estate of Trina L. Cunningham v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Baltimore Police in Excessive Force Case

ca4 · 2025-02-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Estate of Trina L. Cunningham v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court...

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