Melvin v. Karman

2 Citing cases

  1. Wallerv. Terry Cnty., Tex.

    5:21-CV-189-H (N.D. Tex. Aug. 18, 2023)

    Howard's expression of this sentiment is thus “merely a scintilla of evidence that relies on extremely improbable inferences and speculation” to support the conclusion that Captain Johnson actually perceived a suicide risk and fails to create a genuine dispute of material fact. See Melvin v. Karman, 550 Fed.Appx. 218, 220 (5th Cir. 2013).

  2. McDavid v. Thompson

    Civil Action 6:20cv579 (E.D. Tex. Jan. 5, 2023)

    (citing Fowler v. Smith, 68 F.3d 124, 126 (5th Cir. 1995) (“[e]vidence on summary judgment may be considered to the extent not based on hearsay”)). McDavid failed to point to competent evidence creating a genuine issue of material fact, as even “a scintilla of evidence is not enough.” Melvin v. Karmen, 550 Fed.Appx. 218, 220 (5th Cir. 2013) (unpublished); Barnes v. McCree, 273 Fed.Appx. 399, 399 (5th Cir. 2008) (unpublished) (explaining that “Barnes offered only a ‘mere scintilla' of competent evidence and general conclusions, allegations, and speculation, which are insufficient to defeat summary judgment.”)