Courts & Litigation

Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc - Insurance Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order on motions to dismiss, compel, and amend in the case of Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc. The filing date was February 13, 2026, with docket number 2:25-cv-00221.

Hammerless Tools LLC v. Clausen - Default Judgment and Injunction

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion for default judgment and permanent injunction against defendants Clausen, Inc., AR-TT LLC, and Lilac City, LLC in the case Hammerless Tools LLC et al. v. Clausen et al. The court issued an order on February 13, 2026, in docket number 2:24-cv-00413-SAB.

Scotty D. Brown v. Karen Arnold - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington filed an order dismissing the habeas corpus petition of Scotty D. Brown. The court found that the petitioner failed to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed as time-barred under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d).

Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities - Court Opinion

The District Court for the Western District of Washington denied a pro se plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order in the case Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities. The court found the motion insufficient even under a liberal construction standard.

Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss the case of Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution. The plaintiff failed to state a claim, name the correct legal entity, and timely serve the defendants.

JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order in the case JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC. The court granted in part and denied in part Amazon's motion to dismiss JLJ's amended complaint regarding an alleged breach of a sponsorship agreement.

Stephen H. Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. - Order Denying Motion for Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Plaintiff Stephen H. Smith's motion for summary judgment in the case of Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. The order addresses claims related to breach of contract and unjust enrichment stemming from business agreements concerning a recovery center facility.

Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Vineyard Vines LLC's motion for reconsideration in the case Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC. The court found that the defendant's arguments regarding federal preemption were not properly raised and lacked merit.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding the confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan for Courtney Tierra Cantwell. The case involves an objection by the Chapter 13 Trustee concerning the debtor's interest in a jointly owned property.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Rooker-Feldman Doctrine

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion denying a motion to reinstate an adversary case and for leave to file an amended complaint. The court addressed the Rooker-Feldman doctrine in the context of state law claims previously litigated in state court.