Courts & Litigation

Heather Brown v. Barbara Schmitt - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reviewed a fee award in Heather Brown v. Barbara Schmitt. The court affirmed the denial of certain attorney fees but reversed the award of others, finding that the conduct did not meet the legal standard for sanctionable conduct under OCGA § 9-15-14(b).

v. Schwartz et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, 3:26-cv-02092, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 11, 2026. The case involves a complaint filed by Marshall Abraham Wexler against 'v. Schwartz et al' and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Davis v. Williams - Habeas Corpus Petition

The District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is considering a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Zykeria Davis. The petition was prepared and signed by another inmate, Ms. Kyrima Anderson, acting as a "friend of the Court."

Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. - Recommendation of Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia has issued a Recommendation of Dismissal in the case of Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. The recommendation is based on the plaintiff's failure to keep the court informed of his mailing address, rendering him unreachable.

Faircloth v. Simmons - Civil Rights Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in the civil rights case Steven Todd Faircloth v. Deputy Paul Simmons, et al. The court is screening the plaintiff's amended complaint, which alleges unlawful arrest and confinement, to determine if it states a claim upon which relief can be granted.

City Liability for Pedestrian Injury from Falling Tree Branch Affirmed

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a jury's verdict holding the City of Diamond Bar liable for a pedestrian's injuries caused by a falling tree branch. The court found the city failed to adequately maintain its trees, creating a dangerous condition. The ruling addresses evidentiary issues related to prior branch falls.

Digitalbridge Partners, III, LP v. Cariaco Technologies, Inc. - Certiorari Review

The Florida District Court of Appeal granted a petition for certiorari, quashing a lower court's order that denied a motion to stay proceedings. The court found that the lower court departed from the essential requirements of law by failing to apply the principle of priority, creating a risk of inconsistent rulings in substantially similar actions.

Denis Reyes v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida filed an opinion on March 11, 2026, in the case of Denis Reyes v. State of Florida. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision. This is a routine appellate filing with no new regulatory requirements.