Courts & Litigation

Guzman v. Meta Platforms - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Guzman v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing indicates the case is being transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Sinclair Mart v. United States - Administrative Procedures Act Case

A civil case, Sinclair Mart #1 et al v. United States of America, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a review or appeal of an agency decision under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components, Inc. The lawsuit concerns competing claims for declaratory relief regarding Admiral's duty to defend its insureds against an underlying personal injury lawsuit.

Mizell v. Coggins - Protective Order Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the appeal in Kristina Mizell v. Terri Anne Coggins. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a required docketing statement by the court-imposed deadlines. This action pertains to a protective order case.

Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut - Landlord & Tenant Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco) has dismissed the appeal in Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut, case number 10-25-00454-CV. The dismissal is for want of prosecution and failure to follow a directive of the Clerk of the Court.

Kenneth Wayne Hall v. the State of Texas - Possession of Firearm by Felon

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling against Kenneth Wayne Hall, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The court found that Hall's complaint regarding impeachment of a witness was not preserved for appellate review.

Swisher v. State of Texas - Writ of Mandamus/Prohibition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Bryan Lacy Swisher. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, as such jurisdiction rests with the Court of Criminal Appeals or lower courts.

Benson v. State of Texas - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Akylon Kyle Benson. The dismissal is based on the trial court's certification indicating the defendant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain. The court issued its opinion on March 12, 2026.

Milton Coster Hill v. State of Texas - Sex Offense Case

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, issued an opinion affirming a conviction in the case of Milton Coster Hill v. The State of Texas. The court addressed issues including the denial of a motion to recuse the trial judge, alleged judicial bias, and constitutional challenges to a sex offense statute. The disposition was affirmed.

Keandre Foley v. State of Texas - Failure to Stop & Render Aid

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keandre Foley for failing to stop and render aid. Foley was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the second-degree felony.