Courts & Litigation

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.

Innospec Inc. v. Andrew McBee - Motion to Enjoin Second-Filed Action Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Innospec Inc.'s motion to enjoin a second-filed action against Andrew McBee and others. The court found that it could consider the 'first to file' rule prior to addressing jurisdictional arguments.

Simpson v. Walgreen Co. - Consumer Protection Class Action

The Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss in Bridget Simpson v. Walgreen Co., a consumer protection class action lawsuit. The case involves allegations that plastic cutlery labeled "dishwasher safe" melted in a dishwasher.

Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Disability Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an order in the case of Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security. The order addresses cross-motions for summary judgment regarding the denial of disability benefits.

Anderson v. Illinois Department of Employment Security - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment in favor of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) in a case brought by Shatosha Anderson. Anderson alleged retaliation in violation of Title VII and the ADEA.

H & H Fast Properties Inc. v. Toorak Capital Partners LLC - Appeal of Bankruptcy Order

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed an appeal filed by H & H Fast Properties Inc. against an order enforcing a settlement agreement with Toorak Capital Partners LLC. The dismissal was based on the mootness of the appeal after H&H complied with the bankruptcy court's order and the bankruptcy case was subsequently dismissed.

Lake Shore Healthcare LLC v. Winnie Moore - Interlocutory Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Lake Shore Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre, LLC's motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal in case number 1:25-cv-14952. The court remanded the case back to the bankruptcy court for further proceedings.

Amber Stephens v. Greensky, LLC - Arbitration Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Greensky, LLC's motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit filed by Amber Stephens and other customer solution advocates. The court found that the plaintiffs had signed employment agreements requiring arbitration for disputes.

United States ex rel. Luchtman v. Homestead Hospice - Attorney Fees in Qui Tam Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on a motion for attorney fees in a qui tam action against Homestead Hospice. The court granted in part and denied in part the Plaintiff-Relators' motion, impacting the final resolution of claims under the False Claims Act and Georgia False Medicaid Claims Act.