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Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC. The court affirmed the lower court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration, addressing whether an arbitration agreement between a manufacturer and distributor binds a downstream purchaser.

State v. Ricky L. Singer Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Ricky Leroy Singer Jr. The court held that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting expert testimony regarding additional child pornography files found on the appellant's laptop, as their probative value was not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. The opinion is non-precedential.

Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage Seneca SC, LLC. The court affirmed the circuit court's denial of the appellants' motion to compel arbitration, finding they waived their right to arbitration.

State v. Marcus A. Wigfall - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed convictions for third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The court found that the trial court erred by admitting testimonies that improperly bolstered the minor victim's credibility, leading to the reversal of the convictions.

Maurice Odom v. State - Post-Conviction Relief Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Maurice Odom v. State, concerning post-conviction relief. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part the PCR court's decision regarding ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

Curtis Johnson v. SCDC - Sentence Credit Dispute

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision regarding Curtis Johnson's sentence credit dispute with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The court found that Johnson had received time served credit on all his sentences, upholding the denial of his grievances.

Keith R. Byrd v. Rebecca M. Byrd - Divorce and Equitable Distribution Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed and remanded a family court's order in a divorce case. The appellate court found the family court failed to properly identify marital and separate property and assign values to marital assets and debts, impacting the equitable distribution award. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Flatiron-Zachry v. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - Arbitration Award Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The appeal concerned whether the arbitration panel erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.