US Courts

Bloch v. Bloch - Reconsideration Denied

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Defendant-Appellant David Michael Bloch in case CAAP-24-0000459. The court found that the motion presented no new points of law or fact that were overlooked or misapprehended.

Hampton v. Publix: Summary Judgment Granted in Part, Denied in Part

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part Publix Super Markets, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment, and granted Maplebear Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in this personal injury action. The court issued its opinion and order on March 23, 2026.

Maryland Supreme Court Opinion on Federal Preemption of State Law Claims

The Maryland Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of state common law tort claims filed by local governments against 26 oil and gas companies. The Court held that federal law displaces and preempts these state law claims related to damages from greenhouse gas emissions.

Chr.B. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Chr.B. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns personal injury and product liability. The initial filings include a complaint, civil cover sheet, proposed summons, and certificate of interested entities.

State of Louisiana v. James Hudson Dudley - Criminal Procedure

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted supervisory writs in State of Louisiana v. James Hudson Dudley, finding the trial court abused its discretion by ruling a "hookup text" admissible for cross-examining the victim. The court balanced the defendant's right to present a defense against the victim's interests under the rape shield statute.

Valdivia v. Ford Motor Company - Contract and Product Liability Case Filing

A new civil case, Valdivia v. Ford Motor Company, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims of contract dispute and product liability, with Ford Motor Company filing a notice of removal from Santa Clara Superior Court. The filing fee was $405.

Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Harold Elswick - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Intermediate Court of Appeals, which upheld the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's award of 13% permanent partial disability to Harold G. Elswick II. The court found no reversible error in the Board's reliance on a physician's report that apportioned impairment between compensable and preexisting conditions.

Harper v. City of Elkins - Workers' Compensation Injury Claim Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a memorandum decision denying a workers' compensation claim for Rebecca A. Harper against the City of Elkins. The court found no reversible error in the Intermediate Court of Appeals' decision, which upheld the Board of Review's rejection of the claim based on the claimant not sustaining an injury in the course of employment.

West Virginia Supreme Court - Parental Rights Termination Affirmed

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision affirming a lower court's order terminating a mother's parental rights to two children. The decision stems from a case involving allegations of neglect, including unsuitable housing conditions and exposure to domestic violence.

West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights. The court found no error in the termination order, which was based on allegations of substance abuse, homelessness, and a prior involuntary termination of parental rights for another child.