24 court opinions authored by Judge Thomas L Ambro. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Third Circuit: Informant Tip Corroborated by Police Observation Justifies Traffic Stop and Search
United States v. Victorious Minter, decided by Third Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Victorious Minter's mot...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible under special circumstances
United States v. Christopher Texidor, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Christopher Texidor's ...
Third Circuit: Cell phone seizure lawful incident to arrest; consent valid
United States v. Ryan Mendoza, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ryan Mendoza's motion to supp...
Detention of non-citizen pending removal affirmed
Ousmane Savane v. Secretary United States Department of Homeland Sec, decided by Third Circuit on January 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's ...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination and Contract Claims
Shawn McLoughlin v. Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., decided by Third Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former em...
Third Circuit: TCPA Claim Fails Without Specific ATDS Allegations
Eva Migliore v. Vision Solar LLC, decided by Third Circuit on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a Telephone Consumer ...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Privacy Act Claim Against DOJ
Anthony Viola v. US Department of Justice, decided by Third Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Anthony Viola...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against NJMVC
Katrina Parker v. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, decided by Third Circuit on October 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former employee'...
TCPA claim dismissed for failure to plead ATDS use
Eva Migliore v. Vision Solar LLC, decided by Third Circuit on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging vio...
ADA Service Animal Case Dismissed for Insufficient Pleading
Graham Lundeen v. 10 West Ferry Street Operations LLC, decided by Third Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a...
Third Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Carlos Cuevas-Almonte, decided by Third Circuit on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Carlos Cuevas-Almon...
Third Circuit Affirms Obviousness Finding for Bathroom Stall Privacy Patent
Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc v. Scranton Products Inc, decided by Third Circuit on September 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Debt Collector's Settlement Offer Doesn't Violate FDCPA
Robert Sofaly v. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, decided by Third Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a ...
Third Circuit: Union strike not necessarily breach of contract without arbitration
Yellow Corporation v., decided by Third Circuit on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the district court's dismissal of Yellow Corporation's breach of ...
RICO claims time-barred due to untimely discovery of alleged fraud
Transource Pennsylvania LLC v. Steven DeFrank, decided by Third Circuit on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judg...
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Finance Company in FCRA/FDCPA Case
Rashonna Ransom v. GreatPlains Finance LLC, decided by Third Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rashonna Ransom, sued GreatPlains Finance LLC for violation...
Asbestos Policy Exclusion: 'Gradual' Release Not 'Sudden and Accidental'
Congoleum Corporation v., decided by Third Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that Congoleum Corporation...
Third Circuit: No privacy expectation in cell phone data accessible by provider
United States v. Paul Harmon, decided by Third Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Paul Harmon's motion to suppre...
Third Circuit: Union Picketing Lawful Primary Activity, Not Secondary Boycott
Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating Co Inc v. Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 25 Smart, decided by Third Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the d...
Third Circuit: P320 design claims preempted by PLCAA
Keith Slatowski v. Sig Sauer Inc, decided by Third Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Keith Slatowski agai...
Third Circuit: Knock-and-Announce Rule Not Violated by Entry After Announcement
United States v. Juan Montas, decided by Third Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Juan Montas's motion to suppress...
Third Circuit Rejects Broad Interpretation of H-2A Seasonal Worker Exemption
Sun Valley Orchards LLC v. United States Department of Labor, decided by Third Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the Department of Labor's inter...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Wire Fraud Conviction, Upholds Evidence Admission
United States v. Dana Curtin, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed Dana Curtin's conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy to c...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is constitutional
United States v. Joseph Cammarata, decided by Third Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Cammarata's motion t...