State supreme court decisions set binding precedent within their jurisdictions and often signal emerging legal trends. GovPing tracks new opinions across state courts, summarizing each decision and flagging those with cross-jurisdictional significance.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Damon D. Clark v. First Merchants Bank - Foreclosure Appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment to First Merchants Bank in a foreclosure action against Damon D. Clark. The court found that Clark waived his appeal issues by not presenting them to the trial court and that the bank established a prima facie case for foreclosure.
Brandon Lamont French v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Brandon Lamont French's convictions for Invasion of Privacy. The court found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. This decision impacts the specific case and may set precedent for similar evidentiary challenges in Indiana.
George Haffert v. Bell Tower Condominium Association Opinion
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in George Haffert v. Bell Tower Condominium Association. The court affirmed two trial court orders but vacated and remanded one order concerning a dispute over a settlement agreement and related fees.
McDermott v. City of Plainfield - Civil Appeal
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order granting summary judgment to the City of Plainfield in a civil appeal filed by Karen McDermott. The case involved an incident during an electrical inspection.
Toca Madera Scottsdale LLC v Madera Group Investments LLC - Civil Appeal
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order quashing a subpoena in the case of Toca Madera Scottsdale, LLC v. Madera Group Investments, LLC. The court's decision pertains to a civil dispute originating from alleged unauthorized stock transfers.
State of New Jersey v. Donqua Thomas - Criminal Appeal
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the conviction of Donqua Thomas for first-degree murder and related weapons offenses. The court's decision, issued on March 11, 2026, upholds the jury's verdict from June 2023.
New Jersey v. Hakeem Maloney - Non-Precedential Opinion
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of post-conviction relief for Hakeem Maloney. The court addressed claims of ineffective assistance of counsel related to expert reports and the right to testify.
Dechert v. Totowa Board of Education - Employment Dispute
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to the Totowa Board of Education in a case brought by employee Stacie Dechert. The court found the opinion non-precedential.
B&L Tire Service v. New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Prequalification Protest
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed and remanded a decision by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority that rescinded Noll Brothers Inc.'s prequalification status for towing services. The court found the Authority's decision was not supported by substantial evidence in the record.
Law Offices of Gary S. Park, Pc v. Sung H. Jang - Appeal of Sanctions Denial
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion for sanctions against a plaintiff. The case involves a dispute between a law firm and a former associate who left to start her own practice, leading to allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference.
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