US Courts

Ruona v. Gillco Products - ERISA Labor Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Ruona v. Gillco Products, LLC. The case, filed on March 26, 2026, is based on a federal question and concerns labor law related to ERISA. The initial filings include a complaint for damages and proposed summons.

Sumpter v. Employbridge Midwest 3, Inc. - Civil Rights: Jobs

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Sumpter v. Employbridge Midwest 3, Inc. The case, involving Civil Rights related to jobs, was filed on March 26, 2026, with Employbridge Midwest 3, Inc. filing a Notice of Removal from Alameda Superior Court.

Brittnay Dorsey v. Tall Brown Dog LLC - Employment Law

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the trial court's judgment in Brittnay Dorsey v. Tall Brown Dog LLC. The court found that a jury should determine if the employer violated the COVID-19 Employment Rights Act when it terminated the plaintiff's employment shortly after she reported needing more time to recover from COVID-19.

People v. Helmer - Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the assault conviction of William Gary Helmer. The court addressed issues related to the defendant's self-representation during the trial and found sufficient evidence to support the conviction for assault with intent to murder.

Estate of Charla Brown v. Department of Health and Human Services - Divestment Penalty Policy

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a lower court's decision regarding a divestment penalty imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The court found that the DHHS's personal-care contract policy was inconsistent with federal law due to an irrebuttable presumption leading to the penalty. The case is remanded for reevaluation under the correct legal framework.

Argent International Inc v. MIOSHA - Hazardous Energy Ruling

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding two citations issued by MIOSHA to Argent International, Inc. The citations stemmed from an employee injury involving a press machine and a failure to follow lockout procedures. The court's ruling affirmed the amended decision of the MIOSHA Board.

Eliseo Garcia v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of the United States Department of Veteran Affairs - Disability Accommodation Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a disability accommodation case. Plaintiff Eliseo Garcia sued the VA for failure to accommodate his disability under the Rehabilitation Act. The court found in favor of the defendant.

Alyce Anderson v. David P. Steiner, Postmaster General - Disability Discrimination Claim

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has allowed a disability discrimination claim to proceed against the Postmaster General, while granting dismissal for other claims in the case of Alyce Anderson v. David P. Steiner. The court's decision addresses the sufficiency of the plaintiff's allegations regarding race, sex, and retaliation claims.

Aviation Services, LLC v. Small Business Administration - FOIA Exemption Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in a case involving FOIA exemptions for SBA loans. The court addressed the application of FOIA exemptions to documents related to Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.

Island Creek Coal v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Black Lung Benefits

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review filed by Island Creek Coal Company and CONSOL Energy, Inc. The petition sought to overturn a Benefits Review Board decision affirming an award of black lung benefits to a retired coal miner. The court found the award to be legally sound and supported by substantial evidence.