United States

Centron v. Hollewijn - Montana Supreme Court Reverses and Remands

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case of Centron Services, Inc. v. Hollewijn. The court found that the District Court erred by dismissing the entire lawsuit when the summary judgment motion only addressed one of five debt accounts and by resolving a genuine issue of material fact.

Rita Carnevale v. State of Delaware - Assault Order

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order in the case of Rita Carnevale v. State of Delaware. The order details an incident at a business meeting where the defendant allegedly assaulted another attendee following a political disagreement. The court reviewed testimony from multiple witnesses.

Court Denies Plaintiffs' Summary Judgment, Grants Defendant's in Part

The Delaware Superior Court denied the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted in part the defendant's motion in a contract dispute. The case involves allegations of breach of contract and fraud related to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement.

Conduent v. AIG Specialty Insurance - Summary Judgment Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Conduent's motion for summary judgment against AIG Specialty Insurance Company and others. This ruling follows a prior Supreme Court decision affirming the Superior Court's decision to grant a new trial in a complex commercial litigation case concerning insurance coverage.

Linardon v. Staybridge Suites - Mandamus Case Affirmed

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for writ of mandamus. The petitioner sought to compel the transfer of a summary process action to the Superior Court, but the court found no statutory basis for such a transfer. The underlying case has since resulted in a judgment for the landlord.

Latham v. POAH Communities - Housing Injunction Appeal

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition filed by Lincoln G. Latham, Jr. The petitioner sought relief from a preliminary injunction and the dismissal of his appeal related to a Section 8 subsidized tenancy dispute. The court found Latham had adequate alternative remedies and did not meet the criteria for review.

California Launches Women in Construction Public Awareness Campaign

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has launched a new public awareness campaign, "Women in Construction," to highlight career pathways in the building trades. The campaign aims to address the underrepresentation of women in construction jobs and complements the state's $50 million investment in grants to promote equitable apprenticeship opportunities.

FORT CRE v Karasick - Appellate Division Ruling on Guaranty Enforcement

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision to grant a stay in a guaranty enforcement action. The court ruled that defenses to a related Minnesota foreclosure action are irrelevant to the enforcement of absolute and unconditional guaranties of payment.

Colon v. City of New York - Slip and Fall Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a slip and fall case against Rita Marsicano. The court found that the defendant failed to establish freedom from common-law liability regarding an icy condition on her property.

People v. O'Connor - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed a judgment of the Supreme Court, Bronx County, in the case of People v. O'Connor. The court found the sentence imposed on the defendant-appellant not to be excessive.