Courts & Litigation

In re: Appeal of Cresheim Valley Realty Co. LP - Pennsylvania Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The owner argued the designation would create a default event under their mortgage agreement and violated due process.

S. Donahue v. DHS (SCSC) - Commonwealth Court Case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's decision to dismiss Sean Donahue's appeal. The court found the appeal was untimely filed and lacked sufficient allegations of discrimination. The case involved claims of discrimination based on political opinion, religion, national origin, and age, as well as misuse of bilingual requirements in hiring.

Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP - Opinion Vacating in Part

The Kentucky Supreme Court vacated in part an order from the Court of Appeals in Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. The Supreme Court's decision vacates the final three paragraphs of the Court of Appeals' September 12, 2025 Order, which had sua sponte restricted the appellant's ability to file future appeals and imposed sanctions.

Suhr v. Woflow Inc. - Class Action Complaint

A class action complaint has been filed against Woflow Inc. by Jenni Suhr in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified as Case Number 3:26-cv-02161, was filed on March 12, 2026, and concerns alleged contract violations.

Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball - Lawsuit Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed the appeal in Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball for want of jurisdiction. The court found no final, appealable judgment was rendered by the trial court, and the matter is to continue to trial.

In Re Devoris Newson v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Devoris Newson's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found that Newson failed to establish entitlement to the relief sought, which included the appointment of counsel and a ruling on his motion for a new trial. Any pending motions were dismissed as moot.

Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Lawsuit Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the lawsuit Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. The case involves a dispute over the assignment of agricultural input loan payments. The court's disposition was an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.

Victor Gonzalez v. Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, denied Victor Gonzalez's petition for a writ of mandamus and dismissed his request for emergency relief. The court found that Gonzalez was not entitled to the relief sought in his original proceeding.

Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property - Forcible Entry Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the appeal in Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property due to the appellant's failure to file a proper motion for extension of time to file the notice of appeal. The dismissal was for want of jurisdiction.

Larry Gene Strickland II v. State of Texas - Possession of Controlled Substance

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, modified and affirmed a judgment adjudicating guilt for possession of methamphetamine. The court reviewed and adjusted the cumulation order for the appellant's sentence, which was previously remanded by the Court of Criminal Appeals.