EDWA Opinions

Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. - Order Granting Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of John Michael Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. The court reviewed the case and found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claims.

Rafael Martinez v. Wal-Mart Inc - Discovery Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order addressing discovery disputes in Rafael Martinez v. Wal-Mart Inc. The court ruled on motions to compel and a motion for a protective order related to document production and deposition notices.

Elizabth B. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Benefits Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington affirmed the Commissioner of Social Security's decision to deny disability income benefits. The court found no harmful legal error in the Administrative Law Judge's evaluation of medical opinions or the claimant's testimony. The appeal was denied, and the Commissioner's decision was granted.

Stevenson v. Employment Security Dept. - Order of Remand

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order remanding the case of Stevenson v. Employment Security Dept. to Spokane County Superior Court. The court found that the plaintiff, Sharon L. Stevenson, improperly removed the case from state court to federal court, as the right to remove is limited to defendants.

Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss in the case of Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows et al. The court reviewed the defendants' motion and the plaintiff's failure to respond, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Justin Hansel v. TEKSYSTEMS, META Platforms - Order Dismissing Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order dismissing the complaint filed by Justin Hansel against TEKSYSTEMS and META Platforms. The court granted the defendants' motions to strike and dismissed the complaint with leave for the plaintiff to amend.

Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc - Insurance Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order on motions to dismiss, compel, and amend in the case of Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc. The filing date was February 13, 2026, with docket number 2:25-cv-00221.

Hammerless Tools LLC v. Clausen - Default Judgment and Injunction

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion for default judgment and permanent injunction against defendants Clausen, Inc., AR-TT LLC, and Lilac City, LLC in the case Hammerless Tools LLC et al. v. Clausen et al. The court issued an order on February 13, 2026, in docket number 2:24-cv-00413-SAB.

Scotty D. Brown v. Karen Arnold - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington filed an order dismissing the habeas corpus petition of Scotty D. Brown. The court found that the petitioner failed to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed as time-barred under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d).