US Courts

Court Denies Pauper Status, Dismisses Trafficking Claims

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied a plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissed her claims of human trafficking and terrorism. The court found the complaint lacked specificity and failed to establish jurisdiction.

Pennsylvania Court Affirms Tax Review Board Decision on Water/Sewer Assessments

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board's denial of a property owner's challenge to water and sewer service assessments. The dispute arose from estimated billing due to a malfunctioning transmitter, followed by a corrective bill for undercharges.

Scranton v. Coyne - Injunction Affirmed on Personnel Files

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a permanent injunction against Thomas Coyne and AFG Media, prohibiting them from disclosing information from City of Scranton personnel files. The court rejected Coyne's argument that the files lost privacy protections after being placed outside City Hall for recycling.

Holly Ridge Estates, Inc. v. PA-American Water Co. - Water Meter Dispute Jurisdiction

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has primary jurisdiction over a water meter dispute between Holly Ridge Estates, Inc. and PA-American Water Company. The court vacated a trial court order denying a preliminary injunction and reversed an order denying preliminary objections, remanding the case for proceedings consistent with its decision.

D. Lawrence v. PA PUC - Court Affirms PUC Order Denying Rate Increase Review

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) order denying a request for a root cause analysis of a natural gas company's service termination procedures. The court found that the Consumer Advocate waived the argument by failing to raise it before the PUC.

Pukanecz v. Bureau of Driver Licensing - Petition Dismissed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania dismissed a petition filed by Charles S. Pukanecz seeking review of a Bureau of Driver Licensing order. The court found that the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies by not appealing the hearing officer's decision to the Department for final adjudication.

City of Fresno v Superior Court - Case Summary

The California Supreme Court has issued a case summary for City of Fresno v. The Superior Court of Fresno County, identified by Court of Appeal Case number F089987. The case involves a civil matter and has a filing date of June 16, 2025, with oral arguments scheduled for March 19, 2026.

People v. Tzul - Criminal Case Summary

The California Supreme Court has issued a case summary for 'The People v. Tzul' (Case No. B343256), originating from the 2nd Appellate District. The case involves a criminal matter, with an oral argument scheduled for March 5, 2026.

WHB 2154 v. Uber Technologies - Summons Issued

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a summons in the case of WHB 2154 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al. The summons was issued on March 24, 2026, for Rasier, LLC, Rasier-CA, LLC, and Uber Technologies, Inc. The underlying complaint was filed on March 20, 2026.

Baha'is Win Trademark Ruling Against Chase; Summary Judgment Granted on Federal Claims

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted summary judgment to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States in their trademark dispute against Neal Chase. The court found that a prior decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) was outcome determinative for the federal claims.