Battieste v US: #5thCir affirms dismissal of #FTCA #medmalpractice claim for unauthorized surgery at #VA hospital as barred by MS 7-yr statute of repose #MSlaw #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4rL227K

Cooper v State Farm: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for insurer on homeowners' property damage claim resulting from raw sewage backup, applies exclusion for damages caused by off-premises sewage #dissent #MSLaw #insurance #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3OskXFH

Retro Metro v City of #Jackson: #5thCir affirms: #lease of commercial property to city wasn't valid #contract because it wasn't recorded in city council's meeting minutes; no enforcement via judicial estoppel or waiver #MSlaw #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/458TkHJ