US Courts

Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated its prior decision and remanded the case of Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette. The Supreme Court had previously found the $1 million award exceeded nominal damages limits under Georgia law, leaving further resolution to lower courts. The Court of Appeals has now adopted the Supreme Court's opinion and remanded remaining issues to the trial court.

Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP - Withdrawn Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP. The court released jurisdiction back to the trial court upon receipt of the order. This action formally removes the case from the appellate court's docket.

Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case of Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank due to the appellant's failure to file a timely appellate brief. The dismissal was ordered on February 18, 2026, after the appellant missed the February 13, 2026 deadline.

RMSM LTD v. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS LLC - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

The District of Colorado issued a magistrate judge's recommendation on cross-motions to dismiss in the case RMSM LTD, et al. v. Industrial Service Solutions LLC. The recommendation proposes granting in part and denying in part both the plaintiffs' and defendant's motions to dismiss.

Wanda Y. Evans v. Connor Shellabarger - Motion to Amend Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Wanda Y. Evans' motion for leave to amend her complaint against Officer Connor Shellabarger. The court upheld the officer's qualified immunity defense, finding that his conduct in an automobile collision did not shock the conscience.

Marra v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Bad Faith Claims

The District of Colorado issued a memorandum opinion and order in Alexa Marra v. Owners Insurance Company. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion to exclude expert testimony and denied the defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on the plaintiff's bad faith claims.

Batista v. CFPB - Motion to Amend Complaint Granted

In Batista v. CFPB, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted the plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint. The court also granted a motion to clarify and recommended that the defendants' motion to dismiss be denied as moot.

Innospec Inc. v. Andrew McBee - Motion to Enjoin Second-Filed Action Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Innospec Inc.'s motion to enjoin a second-filed action against Andrew McBee and others. The court found that it could consider the 'first to file' rule prior to addressing jurisdictional arguments.

Simpson v. Walgreen Co. - Consumer Protection Class Action

The Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss in Bridget Simpson v. Walgreen Co., a consumer protection class action lawsuit. The case involves allegations that plastic cutlery labeled "dishwasher safe" melted in a dishwasher.

Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Disability Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an order in the case of Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security. The order addresses cross-motions for summary judgment regarding the denial of disability benefits.