US Courts

Rhonda K. Oliver v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans - Employment Termination Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a Civil Service Commission decision that upheld the termination of Rhonda K. Oliver's employment with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. The court found that the termination proceedings did not comply with procedural due process.

Harmonized Acupuncture v. MVAIC - No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting summary judgment to MVAIC and dismissing a provider's claim for assigned first-party no-fault benefits. The court found the provider failed to establish compliance with the statutory requirement of timely filing a notice of claim with MVAIC.

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico - Debtors' Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a lower court's decision in Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. The court found merit in the debtors' appeal concerning predatory collection practices, potentially impacting how financial institutions handle loan modifications and foreclosures in Puerto Rico.

Cruz Construction v. Beacon Communities - Contract Dispute and Discrimination

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment for Beacon Communities in a case brought by Cruz Construction. Cruz alleged breach of contract and racial discrimination for being excluded from a housing redevelopment project bid. The court found insufficient evidence to support Cruz's claims.

Perruzzi v. Campbell Soup Company - Arbitration Dispute

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's decision in Perruzzi v. Campbell Soup Company. The case concerns whether independent distributors are exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation worker exemption. The appellate court's ruling will impact how arbitration agreements are applied to similar worker classifications.

US v. Robles-Lopez - Sentencing Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence for Crystall Kareem Robles-Lopez, finding the District Court failed to properly analyze her eligibility for a reduced sentence based on her minor role in the offense. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Williams v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Williams v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims and has been transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection - Civil Rights Jobs Case

A civil rights jobs case, Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01885, involves a complaint for damages.

BOTROS v. AGI CARGO, LLC et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, BOTROS v. AGI CARGO, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns labor law.

Aussieker v. Bonneville International Corporation - TCPA Case Filing

A new Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case, Aussieker v. Bonneville International Corporation, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.