Courts & Litigation

State v. Jennings - Utah Supreme Court Amended Opinion

The Utah Supreme Court issued an amended opinion in State v. Jennings, addressing a criminal defendant's pretrial justification hearing under Utah Code section 76-2-309. The amendment modifies a specific paragraph and footnote following a petition for rehearing.

Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for the defendant in Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. The court found that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies before filing his claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld - Civil Rights Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion to dismiss in the case of John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld. The court found that the plaintiff failed to state a viable claim under 45 U.S.C. § 1983 and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for summary judgment in Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys. The case involves alleged violations of the Eighth Amendment due to unsanitary prison conditions at Stateville Correctional Center. One defendant was dismissed, and the relevant period for the remaining claims was limited.

Smiley Auto Group LLC v. Village of Maywood - Eviction Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion and order in the case of Smiley Auto Group, LLC v. Village of Maywood. The court considered the plaintiff's second amended complaint regarding eviction and alleged due process violations, dismissing federal claims for failure to state a claim.

Kenneth Motley v. Illinois Dept. of Corrections - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the Illinois Department of Corrections' motion to dismiss a race discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Kenneth Motley. The court also reinstated Mr. Motley's prior motion for appointment of counsel.

Hernandez v. Shutts & Bowen LLP - Civil Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Hernandez v. Shutts & Bowen LLP. The appeal concerned a civil matter, and the court's disposition was to uphold the previous ruling without modification.

Anthony Davis v. State of Florida - Rule 3.800 Motion Denial

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a rule 3.800 motion filed by appellant Anthony Davis. The court's decision, dated March 12, 2026, upholds the lower court's ruling in case number 4D2025-3442.

Eric L. Wiley v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's order denying Eric L. Wiley's rule 3.800 motion. The appeal concerned a criminal case with docket number 4D2025-3358.

Carlos Cruz v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's denial of a rule 3.850 motion filed by Carlos Cruz. The appeal concerned the denial of post-conviction relief related to a criminal case.