Courts & Litigation

Emery v. Khumo Developments - Forcible Entry and Detainer Action

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment in a forcible entry and detainer action, ruling in favor of Khumo Developments LLC. The court found that Kendal R. Emery unlawfully detained the property after a foreclosure sale. The opinion addresses Emery's procedural arguments on appeal.

City of Milton v. Chang - Municipal Liability for Road Defects

The Georgia Supreme Court vacated lower court decisions in a lawsuit against the City of Milton, ruling that municipal immunity is not waived for road defect claims unless the defect is within the portion of the street intended for travel. The case involved a $32.5 million award to the parents of a man killed in a vehicle accident.

Gines v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder convictions and sentences for Jamel Kweisi Gines, Dontravious Mahone, and Michael Jamar Dawson. The convictions stem from a 2016 shooting death, and the appeals addressed numerous claims of error following a December 2018 trial. The court denied motions for new trial and upheld the jury's verdicts.

Georgia Supreme Court: Municipal Liability for Street Negligence

The Georgia Supreme Court clarified municipal liability for street negligence, vacating and remanding a $35 million judgment against the City of Milton. The court ruled that OCGA § 32-4-93(a) does not waive immunity for road defect claims, which must rely on OCGA § 36-33-1(b) if a ministerial duty is implicated.

L. v. United States of America - Civil Case

A new civil case, L. v. United States of America et al., was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves the U.S. Government as a defendant and is categorized under 'P.I.: Other' nature of suit.

Misiph v. 360° Painting - Expert Testimony Ruling

The District of Massachusetts issued an order on motions in limine regarding expert testimony in the case of Misiph v. 360° Painting. The court ruled on the admissibility of expert evidence presented by both plaintiffs and defendants.

Court Denies Motion to Review Pretrial Bond Revocation

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals denied Justin Lloyd's motion to review the trial court's order revoking his pretrial bond. The court found that the defendant's motion was adequate for review but upheld the trial court's decision under an abuse of discretion standard.

State ex rel. Fought v. Industrial Commission of Ohio - Mandamus

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus sought by Jason B. Fought, upholding the Industrial Commission's denial of his permanent total disability compensation application. The court found sufficient evidence supported the commission's findings regarding vocational potential and consideration of psychological and physical conditions.

Fields-Arnold v. Cent. State Univ. Bd. of Trustees - Employment Discrimination

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the Court of Claims' decision to grant summary judgment to Central State University Board of Trustees. The appellant failed to satisfy her burden on claims of sex discrimination and FMLA retaliation, waived her hostile work environment claim, and inadequately briefed her race discrimination claim.

State v. Schaumleffel - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Schaumleffel, ruling that the defendant was not denied effective assistance of counsel. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to withdraw filed by the defendant's attorney.