Courts & Litigation

Gorbatova v. Lynn - Municipal Citation Appeal

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for relief concerning municipal citations and fines issued by the City of Lynn. The court found that the petitioner had an available alternative remedy through an appeal to the District Court, precluding extraordinary intervention.

Gorokhovskiy v. Barclays Bank Delaware - Appeal of Default Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court affirmed a default judgment against Viktor Gorokhovskiy in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware. Gorokhovskiy appealed the default judgment, alleging insufficient service of process and bias, but the court found no reversible error.

Medical Negligence Suit - Affidavit of Merit Review

The Delaware Superior Court reviewed affidavits of merit in a medical negligence suit filed by the Plaintiffs against Churchman Village and Buena Vista Healthcare. The court previously found the physician's affidavit sufficient and declined to consider the nurse's affidavit.

Order Regarding Affidavit of Merit for Foreign Object Left in Patient

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order regarding an affidavit of merit in a medical malpractice case. The court reviewed the plaintiff's complaint and affidavits concerning a foreign object left in a patient during surgery, finding the affidavits met the statutory requirements.

Court Opinion on Daubert Motions and Summary Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion and order addressing Daubert motions and summary judgment motions in a wrongful death case. The court ruled on summary judgment motions for Nexius and Myndco and a Daubert challenge concerning a damages expert.

Mogo Inc. v. Cricket Media Inc. - Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Cricket Media Inc.'s motion to dismiss Mogo Inc.'s complaint regarding non-payment of a debt. The case involves a $1.77 million promissory note and a related purchase agreement.

Delaware Superior Court Order on Affidavit of Merit Compliance

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order finding that the plaintiff's Affidavit of Merit complied with state statutes regarding medical malpractice claims. The court reviewed the affidavit in camera and confirmed it met all statutory requirements, including expert qualifications and opinions on breach of standard of care.

Raymond Bright v. State of Florida - Murder Conviction and Death Sentence Appeal

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a lower court's denial of Raymond Bright's motion to vacate his death sentence for two brutal murders. Bright appealed his conviction and sentence, also seeking a writ of habeas corpus, but the court denied relief.

United States ex rel. Crutcher v. First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation - False Claims Act

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware is considering a False Claims Act case filed by relator Kari Crutcher against First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation and others. The court is addressing a motion for leave to file a revised complaint, which includes allegations against PIMCO and a former CEO, following FGMC's bankruptcy and reorganization.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Motion to Dismiss

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion regarding a motion to dismiss a corporate law case. The court found it lacked personal jurisdiction over one of the defendants, an affiliate of a controlling stockholder, due to insufficient Delaware-directed activity. This ruling impacts the scope of potential legal actions against controlling entities in Delaware.