DE Superior Court Opinions

Brown v. Delaware - Motion to Modify Sentence Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied JaiaYre Brown's motion to modify her sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive under Rule 35(b) and therefore could not consider its merits. The defendant had pleaded guilty to Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited.

Delaware Superior Court Denies Motion to Modify Sentence

The Delaware Superior Court denied Kendall Smith's pro se motion to modify his sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive and procedurally barred under Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b), as per previous denials.

Harold Long v. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Delaware Superior Court affirmed the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board's decision to deny Harold Long's appeal for unemployment benefits due to a late filing. The court found no legal error in the Board's determination that the appeal was not filed within the statutory deadline.

Superior Court Grants/Denies Motion to Suppress

The Delaware Superior Court granted in part and denied in part a motion to suppress evidence obtained from a smartphone search. The court addressed whether the independent source doctrine could validate evidence initially obtained via a general warrant, ultimately holding it could.

Diaby v. Bailey - Order Denying Interlocutory Appeal

The Delaware Superior Court denied TBD Standard, LLC's application for certification of an interlocutory appeal. The case involves a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in four separate lawsuits, which have been consolidated.

Sadowski v. Suppi Construction Inc. - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Suppi Construction Inc.'s application for certification of an interlocutory appeal. The appeal sought to challenge prior court decisions denying motions to dismiss and for summary judgment in a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by Melissa Sadowski.

NVR, Inc. v. Pearce - Motion for Reargument Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a defendant's motion for reargument in the case of NVR, Inc. v. Pearce. The court found that the defendant raised new arguments for the first time and that the original judgment was valid, denying the motion for reconsideration.

McGinnis v. Gold Medal Gymnastics: Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion to dismiss filed by Gold Medal Gymnastics Academy LLC in a case involving a minor's injury. The court found that neither of the two waivers presented by the parties were sufficiently clear under Delaware law to absolve the gymnastics academy of liability for potential negligence.

Gomez-Gomez v. Hrycak - Default Judgment for Accident Damages

The Delaware Superior Court entered a default judgment against Elizabeth M. Hrycak in favor of Gladys M. Gomez-Gomez for damages resulting from a car accident. The judgment includes $2,000 for medical bills and $5,000 for pain and suffering, plus costs and post-judgment interest.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Delaware Superior Court issued a corrected memorandum opinion in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC. The court denied defendants' motion to dismiss or stay and granted plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment, impacting insurance coverage disputes.