United States

City Wide Franchise Company v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied City Wide Franchise Company's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court refused to compel the trial court to enforce a forum-selection clause, allowing premises liability and negligence claims to proceed in Texas.

Daniel Joseph Georgianni v. the State of Texas - Interference With Public Duties

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for Interference with Public Duties. The appellant was found guilty of refusing to exit a vehicle during a traffic stop, resulting in a $2,000 fine. The court addressed arguments regarding the police officer's oath of office.

Court Grants Anonymity for Inmates Alleging Sexual Misconduct

The District Court for the District of Colorado granted a motion for anonymity for inmates alleging sexual misconduct in a consolidated civil action. The court's decision pertains to case numbers 1:25-cv-02763 and 1:25-cv-02531.

Miller v. Stevens - Colorado Court Denies Sanctions

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion for sanctions filed by the plaintiff in Miller v. Stevens. The court found that the defendant's motion to dismiss was a required response to the plaintiff's amended complaint.

Delbert Elmer Sgaggio Jr. v. Keeley Deback et al. - Service Motion Denied

The District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion for alternative service on Defendant Lambert and granted a 60-day extension for service, setting a new deadline of May 1, 2026. This order addresses procedural aspects of the ongoing civil action.

Com. v. Brown - Appeal of PCRA Dismissal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Floyd Brown's petition for habeas corpus relief, which was treated as an untimely Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. The court found that Brown failed to plead or prove any timeliness exceptions to the PCRA requirements.

Lee v. Millington - Custody Dispute Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming a trial court's final custody order. The order granted shared legal custody, primary physical custody to the mother, and partial physical custody to the father for their child. The appeal was filed by the father.

Com. v. Schreffler, J. - DUI Case Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court is reviewing an appeal by the Commonwealth regarding a trial court's order that denied a continuance and granted a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI case against Jonathan Michael Schreffler. The appeal concerns the Commonwealth's failure to secure the presence of an essential witness.

Commonwealth v. Lester - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Lester. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence for appellant Tequilla Lester, who was convicted of strangulation and simple assault, addressing her claim that the trial court erred in accepting her jury trial waiver.

Linn v. Perrotti - Appeal of Order Dismissing Complaint

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated and remanded an order that dismissed a husband's complaint against his wife concerning alleged non-disclosure of assets during divorce proceedings. The court found that the dismissal of the complaint was improper and required further proceedings.