Case Explained: MARIN V. CATANO, ET AL.

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-30 Docket: 3:21-cv-01445-JO-MMP The ninth-circuit affirmed the district court’s summary judgment and dismissal orders in Marin’s civil rights action alleging discrimination and retaliation at San Diego State University. The court held that the district court properly granted summary judgment on the ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims because Marin failed to create a genuine dispute of material fact regarding whether he was “otherwise qualified” to remain a student, as required under *Zukle v. Regents of Univ. of California*. The court further affirmed the dismissal of the Fourteenth Amendment claim challenging the university’s vaccination rule, finding it barred by Eleventh Amendment immunity because the state is the real party in interest. Additionally, the court affirmed the dismissal of remaining claims for failure to state plausible relief under *Ashcroft v. Iqbal*, noting that § 1983 liability requires personal participation by defendants and due process claims require a protected liberty or property interest. The court also affirmed the denial of Marin’s motion to seal documents, ruling that he failed to provide the documents to the district court despite the strong public policy favoring access to judicial records. Finally, the court denied Marin’s motion for a stay and permission to file a new appeal. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.