D. Delaware Opinions

Howard Page Jr. v. Family Court Case 25-1546 - Dismissal Order

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware dismissed Howard Page Jr.'s pro se complaint against the Family Court of Delaware and other defendants. The court found the complaint failed to state a claim and sought relief from immune defendants.

Miller v. RxMapper, LLC - Securities Fraud Case

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum opinion in the securities case Miller v. RxMapper, LLC. The plaintiff alleges violations of federal securities laws and common law, including fraud and breach of contract, related to a scheme to undervalue equity units.

New Directions Technology v. Abbott Laboratories - Patent Claims Dismissal Denied

The US District Court for the District of Delaware denied Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.'s motion to dismiss 160 patent claims filed by New Directions Technology Consulting, LLC. The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation, finding the defendants' arguments regarding claim representativeness to be unpersuasive and conclusory.

Corteva v. Inari Agriculture - Seed-Biotechnology IP Dispute

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion in Corteva Agriscience LLC v. Inari Agriculture, Inc. (Case No. 23-1059), resolving two motions related to a seed-biotechnology intellectual property dispute. The court ruled in favor of Corteva, denying Inari's motion for leave to amend its answer and counterclaims.

West v. Emig - Motion for Reconsideration in Habeas Corpus Case

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied Petitioner Christopher H. West's motion for reconsideration in his federal habeas corpus case. The court found the motion to be an unauthorized successive habeas request, lacking jurisdiction.

Empire Technology Development LLC v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - Patent Infringement

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion and order in the patent infringement case between Empire Technology Development LLC and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings regarding alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Numbers 9,367,370 and 9,671,850.

United States ex rel. Crutcher v. First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation - False Claims Act

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware is considering a False Claims Act case filed by relator Kari Crutcher against First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation and others. The court is addressing a motion for leave to file a revised complaint, which includes allegations against PIMCO and a former CEO, following FGMC's bankruptcy and reorganization.

Arbutus v. Moderna - Expert Testimony Challenges in Patent Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum in the patent litigation case Arbutus v. Moderna. The court ruled on challenges to expert testimony, excluding one expert's reasonable royalty opinions due to flawed methodology while allowing others to testify on specific issues.

Court Denies LVNV Funding's Motion to Transfer Venue

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied LVNV Funding, LLC's motion to transfer venue in a civil case. The court found that the factors weighed against transfer, upholding the plaintiff's chosen forum.

SpecialtyCare v. Cigna Healthcare - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

A US District Court has recommended granting Cigna Healthcare's motion to dismiss a complaint filed by SpecialtyCare, Inc. and affiliated physician groups. The lawsuit concerned Cigna's alleged failure to pay over $1.3 million in arbitration awards related to the No Surprises Act. The court found the plaintiffs' claims were not properly before it.