US Courts

People of Michigan v. Jeffrey Matthew Judovics - Criminal Case

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a criminal case against Jeffrey Matthew Judovics. The court ordered an in camera review of the complainant's psychological records, which the trial court had previously denied. This decision impacts discovery procedures in similar criminal cases.

People of Michigan v. Terry McClellan - Stalking Conviction Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Terry McClellan for stalking. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict, including repeated contact with the victim after a personal protection order was issued. The decision upholds the lower court's judgment.

Wayland Braxton Willis v. Hon. Sheryl B. Jolly - Emergency Motion Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied Wayland Braxton Willis's Petition for Writ of Mandamus in the case against Hon. Sheryl B. Jolly. The court cited its narrow original mandamus jurisdiction, which is exercised sparingly and typically only in matters related to an appeal or impending appeal.

Garcia v. State - Georgia Appeals Court Dismisses Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Joshua Mariano Garcia due to an untimely filed notice of appeal. The court found that Garcia failed to file his notice of appeal within the ten-day window required after the court granted his discretionary application.

Estate of Kitty Hk Felker - Appeal Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded the dismissal of an appeal concerning the estate of Kitty Hk Felker. The court directed the superior court to transfer the appeal to the correct appellate court, finding that the initial dismissal was in error.

Leticia Guyton v. Tanja Boyd-Witherspoon - Case Transfer

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Leticia Guyton v. Tanja Boyd-Witherspoon to the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal from the Magistrate Court's order.

Zurich American Insurance Company v. Mark Eubanks - Insurance Dispute

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed a trial court's $345 million judgment against insurers in a case involving sexual abuse claims against a school. The court found the insurers were not obligated to defend the school based on the consent judgments.

University Health Services v. Georgia Department of Community Health - CON Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health's denial of University Health Services' application for a Certificate of Need to build a freestanding emergency department. The denial was based on updated factual circumstances since the initial application.

In the Interest of G. C. - Child Dependency Case Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia remanded a child dependency case, In the Interest of G. C., to the Juvenile Court of Dawson County. The remand is for the appointment of appellate counsel after the original counsel moved to withdraw and indicated a different attorney represented the mother, who was previously prohibited from representing the mother by the juvenile court.

KIMMIYAA, LLC v. COFFEE BIANCO, LLC - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in KIMMIYAA, LLC v. COFFEE BIANCO, LLC due to the appellant's failure to timely file required documents. The dismissal follows a prior jury verdict in favor of Coffee Bianco and an award of attorney fees.