Case Explained: Charles L. Burgett v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-13 The eighth-circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in Charles Burgett’s employment discrimination action against the Commissioner of Social Security. The court applied a de novo standard of review to the summary judgment ruling, citing *Said v. Mayo Clinic*, and found the lower court’s decision proper based on its review of the record and arguments. Additionally, the court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying Burgett’s motion for reconsideration, applying the standard outlined in *Ryan v. Ryan*. Consequently, the judgment of the district court remains in effect, and the appeal is dismissed with no further relief granted to the appellant. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.