US Courts

Gignilliat v. American Economy Insurance - Reversed and Remanded

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed and remanded the district court's judgment in Gignilliat v. American Economy Insurance Company. The appellate court's decision impacts claims related to fertility treatments and insurance coverage, potentially altering the legal standing of the involved parties.

Nyajia Williams v. Alvin White, Jr. - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Nyajia Williams v. Alvin White, Jr. The court granted a writ in part to remand the case to the district court to set a new deadline for Alvin White, Jr. to pay estimated appeal costs, while denying the writ in all other respects.

State of Louisiana v. Jason Specht - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of Jason Specht for aggravated battery. The court found that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and rejected the self-defense argument raised on appeal. The original sentence of three years suspended with two years probation remains in effect.

Louis Boudreaux v. Ensco Offshore, LLC - Louisiana Court of Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ of certiorari in the case of Louis Boudreaux v. Ensco Offshore, LLC. The court's decision means the lower court's ruling will stand, impacting the parties involved in this specific legal dispute.

Sharon Lewis v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ in the case of Sharon Lewis v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University. One judge dissented, advocating for the appointment of an ad hoc judge to hear a motion to recuse.

State of Louisiana v. Jason Specht - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of Jason Specht for aggravated battery. The court found that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and that the defense of self-defense was not applicable. Specht was sentenced to three years suspended and two years of probation.

Louisiana Court of Appeal: Succession of Van Royal Small Sr.

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ application in the succession of Van Royal Small Sr. due to incomplete documentation, violating court rules. The court specified that supplementation or a new application must include all missing pleadings, transcripts, and evidence by April 20, 2026.

Rosa Jovanovic v. Estate of David Ravin - Medical Malpractice Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision to bar a plaintiff's expert witness and dismiss a medical malpractice claim. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Nakia Perry-Goffney v. Cedarpeak Management, LLC - Tenant-Landlord Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed and remanded a tenant-landlord dispute, vacating orders that denied a landlord's motion to vacate default and reinstate a counterclaim. The court found that the landlord's appeal of orders denying its motion to vacate default and judgment in favor of the tenant should be reversed and remanded for trial on both the complaint and counterclaim.

New Jersey v. Erick Marti - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's denial of a post-conviction relief petition for Erick Marti. The court found no error in the denial of an evidentiary hearing regarding claims of ineffective assistance of counsel related to plea negotiations.