Courts & Litigation

In re J.R.P. - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a father's motion to terminate shared parenting and reduce his parenting time. The court found the juvenile court did not err in reviewing best-interest factors and did not abuse its discretion.

Kurtz v. Indus. Comm. - TTD Compensation Termination

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that while temporary total disability (TTD) compensation can terminate upon reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), the Industrial Commission abused its discretion in ordering recoupment of overpayments. The court granted a limited writ of mandamus and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State ex rel. Fought v. Industrial Commission of Ohio - Mandamus

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus sought by Jason B. Fought, upholding the Industrial Commission's denial of his permanent total disability compensation application. The court found sufficient evidence supported the commission's findings regarding vocational potential and consideration of psychological and physical conditions.

Goldshtein v. Cuyahoga Cty. Fiscal Officer - Abuse of Discretion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion in upholding the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision's assessment of property value. The appellant failed to establish sufficient evidence that the board's decision was in error.

Brown v. Delaware - Motion to Modify Sentence Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied JaiaYre Brown's motion to modify her sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive under Rule 35(b) and therefore could not consider its merits. The defendant had pleaded guilty to Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited.

Delaware Superior Court Denies Motion to Modify Sentence

The Delaware Superior Court denied Michael J. Ford's motion to modify his sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive under Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b) and therefore could not consider its merits. The defendant's original sentence involved a period of work release.

Delaware Superior Court Denies Motion to Modify Sentence

The Delaware Superior Court denied Kendall Smith's pro se motion to modify his sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive and procedurally barred under Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b), as per previous denials.

State of Delaware v. Bryan Azofeifa-Ramirez - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Bryan Azofeifa-Ramirez's application for an interlocutory appeal. The court found that the Delaware Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to hear interlocutory appeals in criminal cases, meaning only final judgments can be reviewed.

Gray v. Nassau Life Ins. Co. - Insurance Proceeds Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a case against Nassau Life Insurance Company. The dismissal was based on a prior action pending in federal court concerning the same insurance proceeds.

Avison Young LLC v. 459 W 50 ST LLC - Breach of Contract

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's judgment against 459 W 50 ST LLC and 182 Stanton LLC, ordering them to pay Avison Young LLC $454,000 in unpaid commissions. The dispute centered on the interpretation of a tiered commission structure for the sale of four properties.