US Courts

Hsu v. State Farm - Insurance Contract Dispute

The Delaware Superior Court decided summary judgment motions in Hsu v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. The court denied the plaintiffs' motions for partial summary judgment and to vacate the trial scheduling order, while granting in part and denying in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment. This ruling impacts the scope of claims proceeding to trial in this insurance contract dispute.

Commonwealth v. Tanner - DNA Testing Postconviction Relief

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in Commonwealth v. Tanner that a judge retains discretion to allow postconviction DNA testing to proceed even if the defendant dies after the testing has been ordered but before completion. The court affirmed the denial of the Commonwealth's motion to vacate the testing order.

Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate - Adverse Possession Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion in Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate, ruling in favor of Michael Van Horn regarding a property dispute. The court found that Van Horn met the criteria for adverse possession, vesting title to the disputed land in him.

Stercula v. Wengert, Heimbach, and Wilson - Forged Deed Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Larry Stercula in his claim that a deed transferring property was forged. The court found that Stercula failed to prove the deed was forged and ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the property transfer.

Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association v. Ptoomey - Adverse Possession Dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a final report in the dispute between Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association and homeowners Mark and Martha Ptoomey. The court ruled against the homeowners' adverse possession claim, finding they failed to meet their burden of proof and ordering the contested area returned to the association at the homeowners' expense.

Delaware Court of Chancery rules against Edmondson in takeover dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Roy Mitchell Edmondson in a takeover dispute concerning Teliporter (US) Inc. The court found Edmondson's actions to validate his takeover were barred by equitable estoppel and unclean hands, voiding his stock issuance.

Delaware Supreme Court Opinion on Corporate Law Amendments

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an opinion answering certified questions of law regarding recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). The court's decision addresses the constitutionality of these amendments, impacting corporate governance and legal frameworks within the state.

Empire Technology Development LLC v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - Patent Infringement

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion and order in the patent infringement case between Empire Technology Development LLC and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings regarding alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Numbers 9,367,370 and 9,671,850.

West v. Emig - Motion for Reconsideration in Habeas Corpus Case

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied Petitioner Christopher H. West's motion for reconsideration in his federal habeas corpus case. The court found the motion to be an unauthorized successive habeas request, lacking jurisdiction.

L.B. v. San Diego Unified School District - IDEA Reimbursement

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's decision, ruling that a student may be entitled to reimbursement for private special education expenses under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The court found that the school district's duty to offer a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) was not contingent on parents specifically requesting an 'IEP document' versus an 'IEP meeting'. The case is remanded for further proceedings.