Courts & Litigation

Housley v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Housley v. State of Florida. The case, bearing docket number 2D2025-1459, was affirmed without significant new details provided in this summary.

Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts - Discretionary Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted a discretionary application in Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts, allowing review of a trial court order that authorized visitation following allegations of family violence. The court found the case subject to direct appeal and directed the mother to file a notice of appeal.

Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gino Miller's direct appeal in the case Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams. The dismissal was due to Miller's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedures after his legitimation petition was dismissed by the trial court.

Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated its prior decision and remanded the case of Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette. The Supreme Court had previously found the $1 million award exceeded nominal damages limits under Georgia law, leaving further resolution to lower courts. The Court of Appeals has now adopted the Supreme Court's opinion and remanded remaining issues to the trial court.

Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP - Withdrawn Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP. The court released jurisdiction back to the trial court upon receipt of the order. This action formally removes the case from the appellate court's docket.

Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case of Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank due to the appellant's failure to file a timely appellate brief. The dismissal was ordered on February 18, 2026, after the appellant missed the February 13, 2026 deadline.

RMSM LTD v. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS LLC - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

The District of Colorado issued a magistrate judge's recommendation on cross-motions to dismiss in the case RMSM LTD, et al. v. Industrial Service Solutions LLC. The recommendation proposes granting in part and denying in part both the plaintiffs' and defendant's motions to dismiss.

Wanda Y. Evans v. Connor Shellabarger - Motion to Amend Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Wanda Y. Evans' motion for leave to amend her complaint against Officer Connor Shellabarger. The court upheld the officer's qualified immunity defense, finding that his conduct in an automobile collision did not shock the conscience.

Marra v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Bad Faith Claims

The District of Colorado issued a memorandum opinion and order in Alexa Marra v. Owners Insurance Company. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion to exclude expert testimony and denied the defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on the plaintiff's bad faith claims.

Batista v. CFPB - Motion to Amend Complaint Granted

In Batista v. CFPB, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted the plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint. The court also granted a motion to clarify and recommended that the defendants' motion to dismiss be denied as moot.