Courts & Litigation

Shana Griggs v. 20 Mile Road Parker CO LLC - Premises Liability

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted summary judgment for defendants 20 Mile Road Parker CO LLC and Thompson Thrift Development Inc. on the plaintiff's premises liability claim under the Colorado Premises Liability Act. The court found the plaintiff failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the defendants' snow-removal actions. The motion was denied regarding the common-law negligence claim as it was not addressed by the parties.

Arias v. Newman - Order Striking Second Amended Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado struck the plaintiff's second amended complaint in Arias v. Newman, finding it failed to adequately specify the individual actions of the defendants. The court set a deadline of March 13 for further action.

Choi v. Johnson - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Choi v. Johnson, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 2, 2026. The case involves a copyright dispute and is assigned to Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A recent filing on March 1, 2026, concerns consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order

Judge Kandis A. Westmore of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a new criminal standing order. This order will take effect on February 5, 2026, and outlines procedures for criminal proceedings before the judge.

Northern Georgia Court Grants TRO Against Leadership Committee

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Georgia's Lieutenant Governor and others concerning the state's "LC Statute" (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2). The ruling addresses challenges to campaign contribution limits for leadership committees.

Danielle V. v. Commissioner of Social Security - Order Reversing Denial of Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order reversing and remanding the Commissioner of Social Security's decision to deny supplemental security income and disability insurance benefits to Danielle V. The case, docketed as 3:25-cv-05104, involves judicial review of the administrative law judge's decision.

Vartanian v. Swalef - Property Dispute Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to enforce a settlement agreement in Vartanian v. Swalef. The dispute involved vegetation encroachment between neighboring properties. The court upheld the dismissal of the lawsuit after the settlement terms were met.

Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc. - Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal filed an order modifying an opinion in Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc. The modification adds a footnote to clarify the scope of privacy concerns related to Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data collection. The court also denied the respondent's petition for rehearing.

VolumeFi Software v. Manian - Intentional Interference Case

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in VolumeFi Software, Inc. v. Zaki Manian. The court affirmed the trial court's order denying Manian's special motion to strike the intentional interference with contract claim, finding the claim did not arise from protected statements.

Valentine v. United States - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss the case of Valentine v. United States. The court affirmed the dismissal after the plaintiff failed to file objections to the recommendation.