Case Explained: CAMERON J. AIKENS v. HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL OF AMERICA, INC

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-05 The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment to Herbalife International of America, Inc., dismissing Cameron J. Aikens’ claims of discrimination and retaliation under 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The court held that, regardless of whether the analysis proceeds under the *McDonnell Douglas* burden-shifting framework or directly under the text of § 1981, Aikens failed to demonstrate a genuine dispute of material fact regarding his claims. The appellate court found no reversible error in the district court’s application of legal standards, its weighing of evidence, or its decision to strike certain evidence submitted by the appellant. Consequently, the judgment of the district court remains in effect, and the case is closed without further proceedings on the merits. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.