DE Courts

AIG Specialty Insurance Co. v. Genworth Financial Inc. - Insurance Judgment Affirmance

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment in the case of AIG Specialty Insurance Company et al. v. Genworth Financial Inc. et al. The decision upholds the lower court's rulings on summary judgment motions, concluding the appellate review of the insurance dispute.

Delaware Court of Chancery: Order Compelling Production of Trial Witness

The Delaware Court of Chancery ordered Summit Healthcare Operating Partnership, L.P. to produce a trial witness after the plaintiff initially declined. The court granted the defendant's motion to compel, allowing the witness to either appear in person or testify remotely within a two-week period.

Delaware Court of Chancery: Restrictive Covenants Unenforceable, Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss, finding restrictive covenants in sale and employment agreements unenforceable due to overbreadth. The court denied the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, impacting the enforceability of post-employment restrictions for the defendants.

Lafferty v. Corient Partners - Arbitration Clause Dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in Lafferty v. Corient Partners that the plaintiff is bound by an amended agreement, including its arbitration clause, due to his acceptance of equity awards and benefits. The court denied the plaintiff's request to enjoin arbitration.

Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Motion to Amend Complaint

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to amend a complaint in the In re Saama Technologies Litigation (C.A. No. 2022-1045-LWW). The plaintiff sought to add claims for fraud and aiding and abetting shortly before a trial was set to begin.

Delaware Court of Chancery: Contract Dispute on Discovery Material

The Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to declassify discovery materials in ECO Capital, Inc. v. Nivel Parts & Mfg. Co., LLC. Documents previously designated as "Highly Confidential" will now be considered "Confidential" under the court's order.

Delaware Court of Chancery rules against Edmondson in takeover dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Roy Mitchell Edmondson in a takeover dispute concerning Teliporter (US) Inc. The court found Edmondson's actions to validate his takeover were barred by equitable estoppel and unclean hands, voiding his stock issuance.

Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate - Adverse Possession Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion in Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate, ruling in favor of Michael Van Horn regarding a property dispute. The court found that Van Horn met the criteria for adverse possession, vesting title to the disputed land in him.

Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association v. Ptoomey - Adverse Possession Dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a final report in the dispute between Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association and homeowners Mark and Martha Ptoomey. The court ruled against the homeowners' adverse possession claim, finding they failed to meet their burden of proof and ordering the contested area returned to the association at the homeowners' expense.

Stercula v. Wengert, Heimbach, and Wilson - Forged Deed Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Larry Stercula in his claim that a deed transferring property was forged. The court found that Stercula failed to prove the deed was forged and ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the property transfer.