Leonard Steven Grasz

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit circuit Appointed by Donald Trump (Republican) 27 signed orders read

Signed rulings

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Crystal Thompson v. Andrew Dill
18-2750 · 2019-07-23
Appeal (appellant) Moot / procedural

“Because Dill's appeal turns on disputed issues of fact as to what occurred before the shooting, we lack jurisdiction and dismiss.”

Martin Capiz-Fabian v. William P. Barr
18-1687 · 2019-08-14
Appeal (petitioner) Denied

“We conclude equitable tolling is not appropriate on the facts of Capiz's case and therefore deny his petition.”

Janice Hustvet v. Allina Health System
17-2963 · 2018-12-07
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“Hustvet appeals the district court's adverse grant of summary judgment to Allina. After de novo review of the record, we affirm.”

Kodiak Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. v. Mary Seaworth
18-1824 / 18-1856 · 2019-08-05
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“We affirm the injunction because we conclude suits over oil and gas leases on allotted trust lands are governed by federal law, not tribal law, and the tribal court lacks jurisdiction over the non-member oil and gas companies.”

Ria Schumacher v. SC Data Center, Inc.
17-3112 · 2019-01-08
Appeal (appellant) Granted

“We agree, vacate the district court's approval of the settlement agreement, and remand the case.”

United States v. Timothy O'Laughlin
18-2473 · 2019-08-19
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“the Sixth Amendment applies only in 'criminal prosecutions,' U.S. Const., amend VI, and a civil commitment is not a criminal prosecution. And the specific requirements of 4247(h) control over the general statutory right to proceed pro se. We affirm.”

United States v. Nathan Karl Thomas
18-2412 · 2019-08-05
Appeal (appellant) Granted in part

“We vacate the award of restitution but grant the government's motion to dismiss the remainder of the appeal.”

Dwain Bagwell v. Commissioner, Social Security
18-2514 · 2019-02-28
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“Dwain Bagwell appeals the district court's judgment that the Social Security Administration Commissioner's decision to deny him disability benefits was supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.”

United States v. Dominic L. Smith
17-3760 · 2019-06-27
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“We conclude Arkansas robbery also requires the same level of force as this understanding of common law robbery. ... Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the district court.”

Paulette Barbee v. Big River Steel, LLC
18-2201 · 2019-06-20
Appeal (appellant) Granted

“Because the district court lacked authority to review the settled attorney fees, we vacate that portion of its judgment.”

Sherry Despain v. Nancy A. Berryhill
18-1927 · 2019-06-14
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“Sherry Despain appeals the district court's judgment that the Social Security Administration Commissioner's decision to deny her disability benefits was supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.”

United States v. Lynn Alisa Espejo
17-3562 · 2019-01-04
Appeal (appellant) Denied

“The district court did not abuse its discretion in excluding evidence regarding the destruction of documents. We affirm.”

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