US Courts

Civil Commitment Opinion - Serna

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a commitment appeal panel's decision to dismiss a petition for discharge filed by Luis Antonio Serna, who is indeterminately committed as a sexually dangerous person. The court found that Serna failed to meet his burden to support a custody reduction due to his continued non-participation in treatment.

Kuller v. TVI, Inc. - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision denying unemployment benefits to Kenneth Kuller. The court found that Kuller engaged in employment misconduct by exploiting a coupon policy and falsifying transactions, making him ineligible for approximately $6,000 in benefits.

Pedcor Management Corp. v. Pate - Eviction Judgment Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an eviction judgment for respondent-landlord Pedcor Management Corp. against appellants Becky and Trenton Pate. The court found that the landlord provided timely notice and that the district court did not err in its findings regarding rent payment and the handling of tenant motions.

State of Minnesota v. Anthony Dimitri Limogianni - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming a conviction for criminal sexual conduct. The court found that the district court did not err in concluding that the appellant waived any objection to the closure of the courtroom during the victim's testimony.

Diaby v. Bailey - Order Denying Interlocutory Appeal

The Delaware Superior Court denied TBD Standard, LLC's application for certification of an interlocutory appeal. The case involves a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in four separate lawsuits, which have been consolidated.

Sadowski v. Suppi Construction Inc. - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Suppi Construction Inc.'s application for certification of an interlocutory appeal. The appeal sought to challenge prior court decisions denying motions to dismiss and for summary judgment in a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by Melissa Sadowski.

Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Correction

The Hawai'i Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order correcting minor errors in its August 18, 2025 opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The corrections involve specific word changes and formatting adjustments within the published opinion.

United States v. Phillip Claudius Gray - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentence of 21 months for Phillip Claudius Gray, who violated supervised release conditions by using illegal drugs. The court found no procedural error or unreasonable sentence.

Lucas County Board of Commissioners v. EPA - Environmental Law

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has recommended for publication the case of Lucas County Board of Commissioners v. EPA, concerning water quality standards for the Maumee River and Lake Erie. The decision addresses challenges related to harmful algal blooms and EPA's regulatory actions.

Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's decision in Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert. The court found that the federal statute of limitations for habeas petitions was tolled while the petitioner pursued a state appeal, reversing the district court's dismissal of the petition.