Courts & Litigation

State v. Montes - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Damaso Alejandro Montes. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and is not to be cited per GR 14.1(a). This document provides information about the case, including the docket number and counsel of record.

Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. (Case No. 3:26-cv-01682), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 26, 2026. The case involves a Notice of Removal from state court and includes initial scheduling orders.

People v. Parks - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of postconviction relief for Timothy Scott Parks. The decision addresses the application of the U.S. Supreme Court's Erlinger v. United States ruling to state habitual criminal statutes, specifically regarding the right to a jury trial for habitual criminal counts.

People v. Vigil - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of Isaac Vigil's motion challenging the constitutionality of the Sex Offender Lifetime Supervision Act (SOLSA). Vigil argued SOLSA was unconstitutional as applied to him due to a lack of available treatment options, leading to an extended sentence.

Jefferson v. Colo Dept of Healthcare - Appeal of Dismissal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a complaint filed by Demetrius Lamont Jefferson against the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF). Jefferson, a former Medicaid transportation provider, failed to exhaust administrative remedies for unpaid claims before filing suit.

Waite v. Credit Service - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of claims against Credit Service Company, Inc. (CSC) concerning the assignment of medical debt. The court remanded the case with directions, indicating potential new interpretations of debt collection practices under state law.

People in Interest of ND - Involuntary Medication Administration

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order authorizing the involuntary administration of medications to an individual committed to a mental health hospital. The court found sufficient evidence supported the necessity of treatment to prevent significant and likely long-term deterioration.

Abrams v. Khattak - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Abrams & Associates, LLC. The case involved a dispute over legal fees owed under a contract, with the plaintiff arguing the contract was unenforceable due to the dissolution of a predecessor entity. The court found the claim for breach of contract valid.

Peo v. Marceleno - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Danny Marceleno for possession of contraband in the second degree. The court found sufficient evidence despite the substance on his person not being chemically tested, as other substances were confirmed as methamphetamine.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.