13 court opinions authored by Judge James E Graves Jr . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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 Rejects NLRB's Broad Interpretation of 'Concerted Activity'
Harvard Maintenance v. NLRB, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) decision that Har...
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...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against United Airlines
Palova v. United Airlines, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a passenger's discrimination...
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 Summary Judgment in ADA Discrimination Case
Gentry v. Encompass Health Rehab, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Encomp...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Case
WorldVue Connect v. Szuch, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to WorldVue Co...
Res Judicata Bars Second Lawsuit Over Insurance Policies
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 Summary Judgment for City in First Amendment Case
Retro Metro v. City of Jackson, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City o...
Fifth Circuit Blocks Texas SB4, Upholding Federal Immigration Authority
United States v. State of Texas, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed Texas's challenge to the federal government's authority to en...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Search, Cites Probable Cause and Good Faith
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 ...
Trucking ordinance not preempted by federal or state law
23rd Psalm Trucking, L.L.C. v. Madison Parish Police Jury, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the Madison Parish Polic...
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...