12 court opinions authored by Judge James E Boasberg. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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All-Risk Policy Excludes 'Wear and Tear' Losses
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...
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 Affirms Summary Judgment for Butterball in Discrimination Case
Osvaldo Figueroa v. Butterball, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to B...
Fourth Circuit: State "no-wake" zones are not unconstitutional takings
Jackson Creek Marine, LLC v. State of Maryland, decided by Fourth Circuit on September 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a law...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Nuisance Claim for Lack of Jurisdiction
William Glover v. EQT Corporation, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Wil...
Fifth Circuit Affirms NLRB Finding of SpaceX Retaliation Against Employees
Space Exploration v. NLRB, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) order finding that S...
Fourth Circuit Reverses USCIS U Visa Denial for Victim Assistance
Louise Trauma Center LLC v. USCIS, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed the denial of a U visa petition for a victim of a crim...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Ronald Contreras, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ronald Contreras's moti...
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...
Fourth Circuit Denies Personal Jurisdiction Over Offshore Company
AdvanFort Company v. Zamil Offshore Services Company, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Ad...
Nail technician's FLSA claims dismissed; independent contractor status affirmed
Flor Arriaza De Paredes v. Zen Nails Studio LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsu...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Baltimore Police in Excessive Force Case
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...