Courts & Litigation

Lomerson v. Lyle Reid & Associates - Property Dispute Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's ruling granting a no-evidence summary judgment in favor of Lyle Reid & Associates, L.L.C. and the Clarks in a property dispute case. The appellate court found no error in the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Civil Commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the civil commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr. as a sexually violent predator. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding, upholding the lower court's decision. This action reinforces the state's procedures for committing individuals deemed a danger to the public.

Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Capitol Intelligence Group v Waldman - Defamation Appeal

The DC Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of an Anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation case. The court found that the plaintiff did not adduce sufficient evidence of falsity or actual malice to survive the motion, reversing the partial denial and remanding the case.

Campbell v. United States - Criminal Appeal

The D.C. Court of Appeals reviewed a criminal conviction for assault. While affirming the sufficiency of evidence to disprove self-defense, the court found the trial court erred by not inquiring into the defendant's decision to forgo an insanity defense. The case is remanded for this inquiry.

Hernandez v. DC Board of Zoning Adjustment Opinion

The DC Court of Appeals affirmed the Board of Zoning Adjustment's decision to grant a special exception for a theoretical subdivision, allowing multiple principal buildings on a single lot. The court disagreed with petitioners' assertion that the Board could not grant the exception while denying a variance for lot width requirements.

Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-02151, was filed on March 12, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Bustos v. State - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Robert James Bustos' probation and impose his underlying prison sentence. The appeal questioned whether Bustos' due process rights were violated due to lack of notice regarding specific probation violations.

The APPEAL, INC. v. Oliver - Civil Rights/Access to Execution Procedures

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a civil complaint filed by The Appeal, Inc. against Georgia Department of Corrections officials. The news organization sought greater media access to lethal injection procedures, but the court found TAI lacked standing to pursue the claims.

Lundy v. Kemp - Wrongful Death Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a wrongful death action concerning a jail inmate's suicide. The court found the trial court erred in allowing defendants to argue discretion regarding a jail policy and in allowing a related special interrogatory to the jury. The case involves claims of negligence against jail officers.