Courts & Litigation

GGH-0002 v. Roblox Corporation - Civil Lawsuit

GGH-0002 has filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit, case number 3:26-cv-01398, was filed on February 17, 2026, with a complaint for damages and proposed summons.

School Board of Monroe County, Florida v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability

The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. The case, filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury related to Meta's products. This action initiates a new legal challenge against the social media giant.

Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions in Owens v. State

The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding the trial court gave an erroneous jury charge. While Owens may be retried for felony murder, her child cruelty conviction remains unchanged, though its sentence was vacated. The court's decision addresses complex issues of mutually exclusive verdicts and the law of the case doctrine.

Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Motor Vehicle Franchise Act

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled on provisions of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, specifically OCGA § 10-1-664.1, which generally prohibits manufacturers from selling new vehicles directly to consumers and from owning more than a 45% interest in a dealership. The court considered the constitutionality of these provisions as applied to Lucid Group USA, Inc., which sought to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers in Georgia.

Bryan Matthew Pritchett Disbarred by Georgia Supreme Court

The Georgia Supreme Court has disbarred attorney Bryan Matthew Pritchett following his default in disciplinary proceedings. Pritchett admitted to forging client signatures to negotiate checks and using the proceeds for personal purposes, violating multiple Rules of Professional Conduct.

Samuels v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder conviction of Dyanta Derall Samuels. Samuels appealed his 2022 convictions for malice murder and other crimes related to two separate incidents in 2020, arguing insufficient evidence and trial court errors. The court found the evidence sufficient and denied the appeal.

Supreme Court Georgia: Wilmington Trust v Ameritas

The Supreme Court of Georgia addressed whether a life insurance policy was void under Georgia law as an illegal wagering contract on human life. The court clarified the circumstances under which a third party can be considered to have "procured or caused to be procured" a life insurance policy, even if the insured played a role.

Dempsey v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder convictions of Le’Quan Dempsey for the shooting deaths of John Pendrak and Aiden Reynolds. Dempsey appealed, arguing insufficient evidence and improper admission of evidence regarding his probation status. The court rejected these arguments.

Owens v. State - Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on mutually exclusive mental states for crimes arising from a single act. The court applied its own previously overruled precedent, leading to the reversal of the felony murder conviction but allowing for retrial.

Bradford v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia is reviewing Xavier Bradford's appeal of his felony murder conviction related to Keneisha Carr's death. The case highlights significant delays in post-conviction proceedings and issues with access to trial transcripts for indigent defendants.