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S. v. United States of America et al - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, S. v. United States of America et al, was filed on March 16, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint seeks damages against the United States of America and other defendants.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company v. Scott Sporner - FELA Claim Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding Norfolk Southern Railway Company liable under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) for injuries sustained by employee Scott Sporner. The court addressed whether the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) preempted the FELA claim and the sufficiency of evidence for future lost wages.

Pandel Ludwig v. Flaherty & Collins, Inc. - Opinion Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Pandel Ludwig v. Flaherty & Collins, Inc. The court found no abuse of discretion in denying a motion for a new trial related to spoliation of evidence and jury verdict form completion. The case involves a slip-and-fall incident.

People v. Riggs - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a criminal conviction for Rodney Herbert Riggs, Jr. The court rejected claims regarding insufficient evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel. The opinion was filed on March 16, 2026.

People v. Herrera - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the conviction of Ernesto Nava Herrera for second-degree murder and other offenses related to a fatal DUI collision. The court found sufficient evidence for implied malice murder and upheld the jury instructions.

People v. Majstoric - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District, Division Six, reversed a judgment against Branko Alexander Majstoric. The court agreed that Majstoric should have the opportunity to withdraw his no contest plea due to sentencing discrepancies.

People v. Pavia - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the conviction of Daniel A. Rodriguez Pavia for rape. The court rejected Pavia's argument that a four-year pre-charging delay prejudiced his defense.

People v. Medina - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed the superior court's denial of a Penal Code section 1172.6 petition for resentencing filed by defendant Francisco Javier Medina. The court found the petition was properly denied at the prima facie stage.

In re O.B. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re O.B. The case involves a mother appealing a juvenile court order requiring her to undergo a psychological evaluation.

People v. Holloway - Criminal Threat Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the judgment in People v. Holloway. The case involved a defendant charged with making criminal threats and admitting to a prior strike offense, resulting in a 32-month sentence.