Explore 16 court opinions on Discriminatory Intent. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Landlord's failure to provide written lease doesn't void rent obligation
Cleveland v. Shaker Hts. Apts. Owner, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether a landlord's failure to provide a tenan...
Ohio Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Landlord in Familial Status Discrimination Case
Cleveland v. Shaker Hts. Apts. Owner, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a tenant, sued the defendant landlord for alleg...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Loan Modification Discrimination Claims
Lea Johnson v. Freedom Mortgage Corp., decided by Eighth Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Lea Johnson's c...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claim Against Detroit
HRT Enterprises v. City of Detroit, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Bank's Mortgage Denial, Citing Lack of Discrimination Evidence
Tara McNeally v. HomeTown Bank, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to HomeTo...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Hiring Case
Scroggins v. City of Shreveport, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 17, 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 Zoning Ordinance Restricting Sexually Oriented Businesses
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...
Teacher's wrongful termination and retaliation claims rejected by 7th Circuit
John Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former teacher...
Parole Policy Change Doesn't Violate Ex Post Facto Clause
Cano-Gutierrez v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) alleging that...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Bank in Fair Housing Act Case
Jerry Aldridge v. Regions Bank, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Regions Ban...
Tenth Circuit: Loan Denial Not Racial Discrimination Under FHA
Markley v. U.S. Bank National Association, decided by Tenth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
City park's service animal policy upheld against discrimination claim
Carranza v. City of Los Angeles, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Carranza, sued the City of Los Angeles for alleged violation...
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Redistricting Plan Unconstitutional for Diluting Latino Vote
League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa v. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on May 9, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The League of United Latin American Ci...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Due Process Claims Against City
ESML Holdings Inc v., decided by Third Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of ESML Holdings' claims against the Ci...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Loan Denial, Finding No Fair Housing Act Discrimination
Studco Building Systems US, LLC v. 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court'...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Loan Denial, Finding No Fair Housing Act Discrimination
Studco Building Systems US, LLC v. 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court'...