US Courts

Carrie Allen v. Christian Kirch - NJ Court Affirms NJM Ruling

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's ruling that New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) has no duty to defend or indemnify Christian Kirch in a lawsuit stemming from a 2021 motor vehicle accident. The court found that Kirch lacked actual or implied permission to use the vehicle involved in the accident.

E.S. v. D.E.S. - Reverses TRO Dissolution, Remands

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed the dissolution of two amended temporary restraining orders (ATROs) issued under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The court also reinstated the ATROs and remanded the case for further proceedings, allowing the plaintiff to amend the ATROs to include allegations from denied TRO applications.

L.G.-p. v. Riverview Medical Center - Claims Dismissed

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has dismissed claims against Riverview Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Dr. Joel Edman. The case involved allegations of supervisory failures regarding physician adherence to hospital policies and patient discharge standards for a jaundiced infant.

Celtic Bank Corporation v. Northwestern Residence, Inc. - Foreclosure Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed foreclosure orders against defendants, finding their fraud claims lacked merit. The court dismissed the defendants' counterclaims and upheld the summary judgment granted to Celtic Bank Corporation, leading to a final judgment of foreclosure.

Dcpp v. I.L. - Parental Rights Termination

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has issued a non-precedential opinion regarding the termination of parental rights for I.L. in the guardianship case of A.L.Z. and G.L.Z. The mother appeals the June 13, 2025 judgment, challenging the Division of Child Protection and Permanency's proof on specific statutory prongs.

Grace Solis v. Citibank, N.A. - Consumer Protection Lawsuit

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Grace and Shirley Solis against Citibank, N.A., and others. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and a Florida criminal witness tampering statute, stemming from a foreclosure proceeding.

Upside Foods Inc v. Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture - Preemption of Lab-Grown Meat Ban

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case where Upside Foods Inc. is challenging Florida's SB 1084, which bans the sale of lab-grown meat. Upside Foods argues that the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act preempts this state law. The court must determine if the Florida ban is preempted by federal regulation.

Eddie Denhardt v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss Eddie Denhardt's claims against Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Denhardt had alleged state law claims for conversion and money had and received concerning excess funds from a tax sale of real property. The court found no error in the dismissal.

United States v. Paul E. Senat - Appeal of Compassionate Release Denial

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of United States v. Paul E. Senat. The court addressed Senat's pro se appeal from a district court order denying his motion for compassionate release. The appeal was dismissed as untimely.

United States v. Cristino Mendoza Torres - Sentencing Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit vacated and remanded a sentencing decision for Cristino Mendoza Torres due to the district court's failure to explain its upward variance. The court found the original sentencing hearing was too brief and lacked sufficient explanation for the sentence imposed.