US Courts

People of Michigan v. Johnny Lee Tucker - Meth Conviction Affirmation

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the meth conviction and sentence of Johnny Lee Tucker. The court found no errors in the lower court's proceedings, upholding the jury's verdict and the sentence imposed.

Platsis v. Calhoun County - Creek Maintenance Denied

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to compel creek maintenance and dismissing the case. The plaintiff had sought to force the Calhoun County Water Resources Commissioner to clean Helmer Creek, a request that has been unsuccessful in previous legal efforts.

Estate of Troy Michael Shafer v. Daryl T Parker Md - Medical Malpractice Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a trial court's decision, finding that the trial court abused its discretion by denying a motion to amend a complaint and affidavit of merit in a medical malpractice case. The case involves the estate of a deceased inmate suing a healthcare provider and its employee.

Praveen Kevin Khurana v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company - Case Dismissed as Duplicative

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington dismissed the bankruptcy appeal case 2:25-cv-00461 as duplicative. The court found that the appellant had filed multiple appeals for the same bankruptcy case, violating the principle against maintaining two separate actions involving the same subject matter.

Praveen Kevin Khurana v. City of Lewiston, et al. - Bankruptcy Appeal Dismissed

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington dismissed a bankruptcy appeal filed by Praveen Kevin Khurana as duplicative. The court cited the principle that a party cannot maintain multiple actions on the same subject matter in the same court.

Joseph Omar Sabir v. NaphCare Inc - Motion to Dismiss Medical Malpractice Claims

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington ruled on a motion to dismiss medical malpractice claims filed by Joseph Omar Sabir against NaphCare Inc. and several county officials. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion.

In Re J. E. Pendleton v. the State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by J. E. Pendleton, who sought to appear in court via video conference while seeking asylum in Canada. The court found that the relator failed to provide a sufficient record to establish entitlement to extraordinary relief.

John Edgar Crayton Jr. v. State of Texas - Intoxication Manslaughter Sentencing

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a 40-year prison sentence for John Edgar Crayton Jr. on two counts of intoxication manslaughter. The court found that Crayton forfeited his appellate complaint regarding the lack of an ability-to-pay hearing for court costs by failing to object at the trial court level.

Kindred v. State - Assault Conviction Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for assault family violence, upholding a one-year jail sentence for Herman Lee Kindred. The court found no arguable grounds for appeal after an independent review of the record and counsel's Anders brief.

Steadman v. State of Texas - DWI Appeal Abated

The Texas Court of Appeals has abated and remanded the DWI appeal of Gina Ilisa Steadman to the trial court. The trial court must determine if the appellant wishes to proceed with the appeal and if her counsel has abandoned the case. A hearing will be held, and findings will be submitted to the appellate court by April 20, 2026.