Latest Judgments of the Federal Supreme Court
Here you will find the most recent judgments of the Federal Supreme Court (FSC) from bger.ch. For the first three judgments, we present detailed summaries with facts, considerations, and dispositives. For the other judgments, you will find a summary of the facts only. The complete summaries of all judgments are available on the Lexplorer portal. There you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest judgments individually tailored to your areas of law.
4A_192/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning labor law
Summary of the Facts
An appellant filed an appeal to the Federal Supreme Court against a judgment of the Werdenberg-Sarganserland District Court and two subsequent decisions of the St. Gallen Cantonal Court (III. Civil Chamber). The case concerned a labor law dispute. The Cantonal Court did not admit the appeal because the appellant did not pay a cost advance within the deadlines set.
Summary of the Considerations
- E.1: The Werdenberg-Sarganserland District Court dismissed the appellant’s claim against the respondent to the extent it dealt with it. The St. Gallen Cantonal Court rejected the appellant’s request for legal aid and did not admit the appeal due to the failure to pay the cost advance. - E.2: The Federal Supreme Court examined the appellant’s submission dated 28 April 2026 and found that the requirements for reasoning pursuant to Art. 42 para. 2 and Art. 106 para. 2 of the Federal Supreme Court Act (FSC Act) were clearly not met. Therefore, it did not admit the appeal in simplified proceedings pursuant to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b FSC Act. - E.3: The Court rejected the appellant’s request for legal aid in the proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court as the appeal had no prospect of success due to its lack of merit.
Summary of the Dispositive
The Federal Supreme Court did not admit the appeal, rejected the request for legal aid, and imposed the court costs on the appellant. No party compensation was awarded.
7F_19/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning a request for revision
Summary of the Facts
The applicant, A.________, filed a request for revision against the Federal Supreme Court’s judgment (7B_735/2025) of 16 September 2025. In that judgment, the Federal Supreme Court had not admitted an appeal by A.________ as the conditions for consideration were not met.
Summary of the Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court recalled its judgment of 16 September 2025 and noted that the appeal was not admitted at that time. The applicant seeks a revision of this judgment. A cost advance of CHF 1,200 was imposed on the applicant. Since this was not paid despite a granted extension (until 4 May 2026), the request could not be further processed. The delivery of the relevant rulings was duly documented. According to Art. 62 para. 1 FSC Act, the party appealing to the Federal Supreme Court is obliged to pay a cost advance. If the advance is not paid within the extension period, the appeal proceedings must be concluded without admission pursuant to Art. 62 para. 3 FSC Act. The Court reserves the right to file further unfounded revision requests in this matter without formal disposition in the future.
Summary of the Dispositive
The request for revision was dismissed and court costs were imposed on the applicant.
8C_349/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning social assistance
Summary of the Facts
The appellant filed an appeal against a judgment of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Aargau concerning social assistance.
Summary of the Considerations
E.1: The appeal was not filed within the prescribed 30-day deadline according to Art. 100 para. 1 FSC Act. Furthermore, the appeal lacked minimal reasoning pursuant to Art. 42 paras. 1 and 2 FSC Act. E.2: It is a vexatious appeal presenting only general constitutional complaints. E.3: Legal aid was denied due to the lack of prospects of success (Art. 64 para. 1 FSC Act). E.4: The appellant is liable for costs pursuant to Art. 66 paras. 1 and 3 FSC Act.
Summary of the Dispositive
The Federal Supreme Court did not admit the appeal and imposed court costs of CHF 200.– on the appellant.
2C_177/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning continuation of private pharmacies
Summary of the Facts
Appellants who had dispensed medicines in their medical practices in the form of self-dispensation received a notification from the Bern Cantonal Health Department that this activity was to be discontinued upon expiry of the transition periods according to the cantonal health law. A subsequent decision to “suspend” the corresponding deadlines was challenged by pharmacies from the affected areas before the Administrative Court. During the proceedings, the suspensive effect of the appeal was not revoked. The appellants filed an appeal against the corresponding interim decision of the Administrative Court at the Federal Supreme Court.
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7B_450/2025: Admission of the appeal concerning unsealing and data release of a mobile phone
Summary of the Facts
In criminal proceedings for violations of the Narcotics Act, the appellant’s mobile phone was seized and sealed. After unsealing by the lower court, the release of the data found on it to the public prosecutor’s office was ordered, which the appellant disputed due to possible protection under attorney-client privilege.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
5A_458/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning review of protective placement
Summary of the Facts
The appellant, who committed an offense in 1981 during a psychotic episode, has since then been in almost continuous psychiatric treatment due to chronic paranoid schizophrenia. Since July 2017, a regular review by the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) takes place within the framework of protective placement (FU). The appellant lodged an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court against the final non-admission decision of the Zurich High Court (of 4 May 2026) concerning the review of the protective placement. He argued in particular that forced medication was being administered and presented irrelevant arguments as well as religious considerations.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
2D_11/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning expulsion from Switzerland
Summary of the Facts
A.________, a Kosovar national, stayed in the Schengen area for more than 90 days without a valid visa or residence permit. On 18 January 2026, the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security issued an expulsion order from Switzerland and the Schengen area based on a delegation from the cantonal migration service of the Canton of Valais. The appellant appealed to the cantonal court, which dismissed his legal remedy on 27 March 2026.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
7B_450/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning power of representation
Summary of the Facts
Attorney B.________ filed an appeal on behalf of A.________ against a decision of the Zurich High Court. However, no proper power of attorney for the proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court was submitted.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
8C_705/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning disability insurance
Summary of the Facts
A.________, a German national and roofer, registered with the disability insurance due to health limitations. The IV office of the Canton of Zurich granted him retraining and daily allowance payments which were gradually adjusted. Later, A.________ requested a full recalculation of the daily allowance payments upon reconsideration, which the IV office and the Cantonal Social Insurance Court of Zurich did not admit. A.________ filed an appeal against this decision with the Federal Supreme Court.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
7B_332/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cost advance
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal against a ruling of the Lucerne Cantonal Court dated 4 March 2026 concerning suspension. The Federal Supreme Court subsequently requested him to pay a cost advance, which he failed to do within the set deadline and a legally valid extended deadline.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
9F_11/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning a request for revision in a tax matter
Summary of the Facts
A.________ AG filed a request for revision with the Federal Supreme Court against its judgment (9C_203/2025 of 6 March 2026), in which its appeal against the decision of the Administrative Court of the Canton of St. Gallen concerning cantonal and municipal taxes as well as direct federal tax for the tax periods 2016 and 2017 was dismissed. The applicant claims that essential facts for the decision were inadvertently not taken into account. She also requested suspensive effect or precautionary measures.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
7B_537/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning extension of pre-trial detention due to urgent suspicion of explosive manufacturing
Summary of the Facts
The Office of the Attorney General is conducting a criminal investigation against A.________ and four other persons for various offenses, including the alleged co-perpetrated manufacture of explosives (Art. 226 para. 1 Swiss Criminal Code) in connection with a planned ATM bombing in December 2024. A.________’s pre-trial detention was extended several times. After dismissal of an appeal at the Federal Criminal Court, A.________ uses the possibility to file a criminal appeal with the Federal Supreme Court. He requests his release from pre-trial detention and legal aid.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
8C_294/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning social assistance law matters
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed an appeal against the ruling of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich dated 7 January 2026. The subject matter concerned social assistance issues. The question arose as to compliance with the appeal deadline and a possible restoration of the deadline.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
7B_121/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning court-appointed defense counsel
Summary of the Facts
A.________, member of the Board of Directors of B.________ AG, is accused of making false statements when applying for a Covid-19 loan. A penal order was issued, which A.________ contested. The proceedings were referred to the Criminal Court of Schwyz. A.________ filed a request on 3 September 2025 for the appointment of court-appointed defense counsel, which was rejected by the Criminal Court and subsequently by the Cantonal Court of Schwyz.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
8C_689/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning disability pension and compensation for impairment
Summary of the Facts
An employee (born 1979), who injured his left shoulder in a work accident in 2011, claimed a disability pension and compensation for impairment (IPAI) from the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA). After several medical reports, decisions and appeals, first-instance courts awarded a disability pension with a degree of disability of 100% and an IPAI of 27.5%. SUVA filed an appeal against this decision with the Federal Supreme Court.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
8C_295/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning social assistance law questions
Summary of the Facts
An appellant (A.________) filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court against a ruling of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich, which concerned social assistance law issues. The appeal was filed late without sufficient grounds for restoration of the deadline. Moreover, the appeal submission did not meet the statutory requirements for reasoning.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
9C_366/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cost coverage of an electric bed by the disability insurance
Summary of the Facts
An insured person with a muscle disease (Duchenne muscular dystrophy) applied for replacement of an electric bed located in his parental home. The disability insurance refused to cover the costs because this was requested in addition to a patient lifter already provided. The lower court (Cantonal Court of the Canton of Vaud) ruled in favor of the insured and obliged the disability insurance to cover the costs of the electric bed. The Federal Supreme Court reviewed the legal basis and the application of the relevant regulations.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
8C_85/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning additional daily allowances
Summary of the Facts
A.________ applied for unemployment benefits from the Vaud Cantonal Unemployment Fund starting 15 August 2024. He was granted a compensation framework with a maximum of 260 daily allowances until 14 August 2026. On 29 August 2025, A.________ requested 120 additional daily allowances, which the fund rejected on 3 September 2025. This rejection was confirmed after objection on 23 September 2025. The cantonal court dismissed the appeal against this decision. With an appeal to the Federal Supreme Court, A.________ demanded the granting of the additional 120 daily allowances or the referral of the matter for reconsideration.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.
9C_104/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cost coverage for an electrically adjustable bed
Summary of the Facts
An insured woman, who has been receiving a disability pension since 1995, applied in January 2025 for coverage of costs for an electrically adjustable bed as a disability insurance aid. The application was rejected by the cantonal IV office on the grounds that the insured was not entirely dependent on such a bed for assistance with transfers (getting up and lying down). This decision was overturned by the cantonal court, which affirmed the insured’s entitlement to coverage for the bed.
The complete summary of the judgment can be found in the portal.