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Bolick v. Anderson - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed, vacated, and remanded Bolick v. Anderson. The court found that genuine issues of material fact preclude summary judgment on the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claim regarding inhumane conditions of confinement against Kirkland officials, but agreed the Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections could not be held liable.

Sheldon v. Allergan Sales - False Claims Act

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a False Claims Act case involving Allergan Sales, LLC. The decision clarifies the scienter requirement for liability under the Act, impacting how drug manufacturers report rebates and discounts to government programs like Medicaid.

State v. Street - Theft and Receiving Stolen Property Convictions

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment convicting Joshua Street of theft and receiving stolen property. The court found no plain error in failing to merge the convictions, as the later use of the stolen credit card caused separate harm.

State v. Wang - Plea Validity and Sentencing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the validity of a guilty plea in State v. Wang but reversed the imposition of post-release control at sentencing. The court found the trial court complied with Crim.R. 11(C) regarding the plea.

State v. Roper - Enforcement of Settlement Agreement

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to enforce a settlement agreement in a debt collection case. The court found that the agreed-upon terms were clear and constituted a valid contract, affirming the judgment against the appellant. The original debt was for $10,199.02.

Order denying reconsideration in Lane v. Healthcare Services Group

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion for reconsideration in the case of Lane v. Healthcare Services Group. The plaintiff sought reconsideration of an order denying her motion to compel the production of a child abuse report related to her employment termination case.

Order denying Eric Holmes' post-conviction relief motion

The Delaware Superior Court denied Eric Holmes' motion for post-conviction relief. Holmes was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and sentenced as a habitual offender. This order addresses his latest attempt to challenge his conviction.

CLX Logistics LLC v Chase Corporation - Order on Motions to Dismiss

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order addressing motions to dismiss in a breach of contract dispute between CLX Logistics LLC and Chase Corporation. The court's decision pertains to the interpretation of termination and dispute resolution clauses within the parties' Master Transportation Services Agreement.

Andino v. Nexius Solutions - Opinion and Order on Motions in Limine

The Delaware Superior Court issued an Opinion and Order ruling on Plaintiffs' Motions in Limine in the wrongful death case Andino v. Nexius Solutions. The court addressed arguments regarding the admissibility of evidence concerning the negligence of Velex, the employer of the decedents.

Berry v. Commonwealth - Resentencing and Psychiatric Examination

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court's decision allowing a reciprocal court-ordered psychiatric examination of a defendant seeking resentencing. The defendant had presented expert testimony regarding his mental condition, prompting the Commonwealth's request for its own expert evaluation.