US Federal

Cleveland v. Johnson - Traffic Violation Discovery Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a traffic violation conviction for Stephen-E Johnson. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by proceeding to trial without allowing discovery and by not compelling the appellee to provide discovery to the appellant.

Cleveland v. Shaker Heights Apartments Owner, LLC - Housing Court Abuse of Discretion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a housing court's denial of the City of Cleveland's motion to dismiss charges against Shaker Heights Apartments Owner, LLC. The appellate court found the housing court abused its discretion by not allowing the City to argue facts and by partially applying the test for good cause, remanding the case to grant the dismissal.

State v. Earl - Postconviction Relief Motion Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Melvin L. Earl's motion for postconviction relief. The court considered the defendant's plea agreement, sentencing, and subsequent filings before issuing its decision.

State v. Ushery - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Calvin Ushery's motion for postconviction relief without prejudice. The court found the motion lacked sufficient factual and legal basis for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and denied the request for appointed counsel.

Gomez-Gomez v. Hrycak - Default Judgment for Accident Damages

The Delaware Superior Court entered a default judgment against Elizabeth M. Hrycak in favor of Gladys M. Gomez-Gomez for damages resulting from a car accident. The judgment includes $2,000 for medical bills and $5,000 for pain and suffering, plus costs and post-judgment interest.

Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Delaware Superior Court issued a corrected memorandum opinion in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC. The court denied defendants' motion to dismiss or stay and granted plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment, impacting insurance coverage disputes.

McGinnis v. Gold Medal Gymnastics: Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion to dismiss filed by Gold Medal Gymnastics Academy LLC in a case involving a minor's injury. The court found that neither of the two waivers presented by the parties were sufficiently clear under Delaware law to absolve the gymnastics academy of liability for potential negligence.

People v. Newton - Criminal Appeal Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Jamar Newton. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was issued on March 5, 2026.

De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed lower court orders severing third-party actions in the case of De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC. The court considered the merits of a motion for leave to reargue, effectively granting it.

Matter of Cantor - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Matthew Cantor, a suspended attorney. The court denied Cantor's motion for reinstatement and is proceeding with disciplinary charges for the unauthorized practice of law while suspended.