Courts & Litigation

State v. Roberts - Mandamus Dismissed as Moot

The Oregon Supreme Court dismissed a writ of mandamus in State v. Roberts, finding the case moot. The relator argued his right to counsel under Article I, section 11 of the Oregon Constitution was violated due to prolonged lack of appointed counsel. The court's decision dismisses the alternative writ of mandamus.

State v. Fletes - Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the State of Oregon in State v. Fletes. The case concerned the application of presentence incarceration credits to consecutive prison sentences. The court's decision upholds the lower court's disposition.

State v. Jennings - Utah Supreme Court Amended Opinion

The Utah Supreme Court issued an amended opinion in State v. Jennings, addressing a criminal defendant's pretrial justification hearing under Utah Code section 76-2-309. The amendment modifies a specific paragraph and footnote following a petition for rehearing.

Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for summary judgment in Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys. The case involves alleged violations of the Eighth Amendment due to unsanitary prison conditions at Stateville Correctional Center. One defendant was dismissed, and the relevant period for the remaining claims was limited.

John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld - Civil Rights Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion to dismiss in the case of John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld. The court found that the plaintiff failed to state a viable claim under 45 U.S.C. § 1983 and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for the defendant in Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. The court found that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies before filing his claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Kenneth Motley v. Illinois Dept. of Corrections - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the Illinois Department of Corrections' motion to dismiss a race discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Kenneth Motley. The court also reinstated Mr. Motley's prior motion for appointment of counsel.

Smiley Auto Group LLC v. Village of Maywood - Eviction Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion and order in the case of Smiley Auto Group, LLC v. Village of Maywood. The court considered the plaintiff's second amended complaint regarding eviction and alleged due process violations, dismissing federal claims for failure to state a claim.

Lawrence M. Williams v. State of Florida - Rule 3.800 Motion Denial Affirmance

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a rule 3.800 motion in the case of Lawrence M. Williams v. State of Florida. The court's decision upholds the lower court's ruling on the motion.

Lapatra Fisher v. Bridge WF FL Westland Park, LLC - Appeal Opinion

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal issued an opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of Lapatra Fisher, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Anton Douglas v. Bridge WF FL Westland Park, LLC. The appeal concerned a pre-suit notice and its statutory requirements.