Federal Courts

Westerling v. E. Tenn. Children's Hosp. Ass'n, Inc. - FLSA Overtime Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Westerling v. E. Tenn. Children's Hosp. Ass'n, Inc., dismissing a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claim. The court found that the plaintiff failed to adequately allege that he was not completely relieved of duties during meal breaks.

Fadi Abi Fakhreddine v. Eric Sabree - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complaint filed by Fadi Fakhreddine and Old Joy Investment Company against Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree. The plaintiffs alleged violations of the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause after their properties were foreclosed due to unpaid property taxes.

Mary Bleick v. Sheryl Maxfield - Unclaimed Funds Act Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a preliminary injunction to prevent the transfer of unclaimed funds to the state of Ohio. The ruling upholds Ohio's Unclaimed Funds Act, which allows funds held for ten years or more to escheat to the state.

Pfizer v. Dexcel Pharma Technologies - Court Opinion on Expert Testimony

The US District Court for the District of Delaware denied a motion by Defendants Cipla Limited and Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. to exclude expert testimony in the patent infringement case Pfizer v. Dexcel Pharma Technologies. The court's memorandum opinion addresses the admissibility of Dr. Adam Matzger's testimony concerning infringement of the '441 patent.

A.C. v. United States - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, A.C. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-02076. The initial filings include a complaint, proposed summons, and motions related to anonymity and proceeding before a US Magistrate Judge.

B.B. v. Capistrano Unified School District - First Amendment Student Speech

The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court's grant of summary judgment in B.B. v. Capistrano Unified School District, holding that elementary students' speech is protected by the First Amendment under the Tinker standard. The court remanded the case, finding genuine disputes of material fact regarding whether the school principal's actions were reasonably necessary to prevent disruption or protect other students.

Rojas-Espinoza v. Bondi - Motion to Stay Removal Denied

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay removal for petitioners Rojas-Espinoza and others in their case against Pamela Bondi. The court lifted a temporary stay of removal, effective immediately. A concurring opinion addressed procedural concerns regarding the court's handling of stay practices.

Deras v. Johnson & Johnson - FLSA Unpaid Wages Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the district court's dismissal of Francisco Deras's FLSA unpaid wages case against Johnson & Johnson. The appellate court remanded the case for further proceedings, finding the district court's interpretation of local rules and precedent regarding attorney procedural errors to be overly broad.

S.B.01 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, S.B.01 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-02064, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves a claim of personal injury product liability. The initial complaint and related documents were filed on March 10, 2026.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance Reimbursement Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.