US Courts

Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT - Appeal of Municipality of Monroeville

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT, concerning an appeal by the Municipality of Monroeville regarding governmental immunity. The court quashed the appeal as the trial court's interlocutory order was not appealable.

A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority. The case involved the impoundment and sale of a vehicle due to delinquent parking tickets.

St. John v. St. John - Property Valuation Dispute

The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld a trial court's decision confirming a special commissioner's report that valued a property at $500,000. The court ordered the sale of the property to the majority owners, finding no error in the valuation or the sale order.

Romagna v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Child Abuse Conviction Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the felony child abuse convictions of Gabrielle Nadine Romagna. The court found sufficient evidence that Romagna willfully omitted necessary care for her two minor children, resulting in serious injuries including chemical burns and infections.

Davis v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Aggravated Malicious Wounding Conviction

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's conviction of Igal Vondale Davis for aggravated malicious wounding. The court found sufficient evidence to prove malice and uphold the conviction, sentencing Davis to 20 years with 12 suspended.

BH Mid-Atlantic Pools v. Dodd - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in favor of Lisa Dodd against BH Mid-Atlantic Inc. (Blue Haven Pools). The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding causation, damages, jury instructions, and motions to strike.

Sharpe v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the trial court's judgment against John Michael Sharpe, who was convicted of 20 counts of soliciting child pornography. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in admitting testimony of prior bad acts, limiting jury instructions, or denying a motion for a new trial due to juror misconduct.

Cobbs v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the conviction of Simon Dewitt Cobbs for abduction, assault and battery, and violations of a protective order. The court found sufficient evidence presented at trial to support the jury's verdict.

Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a judgment in the case of Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to dismiss the felony murder charge, and that principles of comity limit challenges to extradition decisions.

Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia - Defamation Verdict Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed a trial court's denial of a motion to set aside a verdict and order a new trial in the defamation case of Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia. The court found errors in allowing amendments under the relation-back doctrine and considering time-barred statements, leading to the reversal of the judgment and remand.