US Courts

Sorokunov v. NetApp, Inc. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration and confirming an award in favor of NetApp, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff, Alexander Sorokunov, lacked standing to pursue his Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim due to the arbitration award.

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

A new civil case, Kuhns v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01818, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury and product liability claims.

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal dismissed appeals in the Lirette v. Adams case. The court's disposition means the prior rulings regarding insurance coverage and a reduction in damages stand. This decision concludes the appellate phase for these specific appeals.

Andrew Bradley Towbin v. John T. Fuller - Judicial Candidacy Qualifications

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a decision regarding judicial candidacy qualifications in the case of Andrew Bradley Towbin v. John T. Fuller. The court's disposition involved multiple dissenting opinions concerning the interpretation of eligibility requirements for a district judgeship.

Andrew Bradley Towbin v. John T. Fuller - Louisiana Court of Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reviewed a case involving candidate qualification requirements. The court affirmed a lower court decision, with multiple judges dissenting on the interpretation of statutory language regarding previous tax years for certification.

Towbin v. Fuller - Orleans Clerk Case Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Towbin v. Fuller, concerning a clerk of court. The case involved multiple dissents from the appellate judges, indicating significant disagreement on the interpretation of evidence and prior case law.

Towbin v. Fuller and Lombard - Judicial Candidate Disqualification

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a district court judgment regarding the disqualification of a judicial candidate, John T. Fuller. The case, Towbin v. Fuller and Lombard, involves an election matter concerning the candidate's eligibility for Criminal District Court. Multiple judges dissented from the majority opinion.

Towbin v. Fuller - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Towbin v. Fuller, affirming a lower court's disposition. The case involves a dispute over a five-year tax period, with multiple judges dissenting on various points of law and procedure.

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit dismissed appeals in Lirette v. Adams, involving State Farm, Geico, and Axis Ventures. The disposition indicates that the appeals were dismissed, with one judge concurring in the result. This ruling concludes the appellate proceedings for the cases consolidated under docket numbers 2025-CA-0650, 2025-CA-0651, 2025-CA-0708, and 2025-CA-0710.

State of Louisiana v. A.N. - Child Custody Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's dispositional judgment placing a child, A.N., in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services until her eighteenth birthday. The decision stems from a child in need of care proceeding following the death of A.N.'s sibling and pending criminal charges against the parents.