Williams v. Mid-Ohio Coal Co. - Mineral Rights Dispute

The Ohio Fifth Appellate District reversed and remanded the trial court in Williams v. Mid-Ohio Coal Co., ruling in favor of Mid-Ohio Coal Company's claim to underground mineral rights beneath a 35-acre tract. The appellate court applied the claim-preclusion doctrine, finding that a 1954 quiet-title action and an indexing error affected the chain of title.

Swiecicki v. Swiecicki - Appeal Dismissal

Ohio Court of Appeals, Eleventh District dismissed Appellant Jeffrey Swiecicki's appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that a magistrate's decision alone, without a separate and distinct final judgment entry from a judge, does not constitute a final appealable order under R.C. 2505.02(B). The case (Docket No. 2026-P-0012) affirms that only judges may terminate actions through judgment entries, and interlocutory appeals from magistrate decisions are not permissible until a final order is entered.

In re R.C. and R.G. - Juvenile Traffic Offender Suppression

Ohio Court of Appeals, Third District affirmed the denial of suppression motions for juvenile traffic offenders R.C. and R.G., finding Miranda warnings were unnecessary and their statements to law enforcement were voluntary. The juveniles were charged with reckless operation and related traffic offenses after Corporal Morgan investigated a reported street racing incident.

State v. Howard - Criminal Appeal Dismissed as Frivolous

The Twelfth District Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a frivolous criminal appeal filed by Shiviez Montrel Howard. Under Anders v. California procedures, appellate counsel filed a brief indicating no arguable errors and requesting permission to withdraw. The court independently reviewed the record, found no prejudicial error, and dismissed the appeal.

Saunders v. Moreira - Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed appeal A26A1231 filed by Steven T. Saunders on April 6, 2026. The appellant failed to file required enumeration of errors and brief within the mandated 20-day period following docketing, as required under Court of Appeals Rule 23(a). The appeal was deemed abandoned.

Tony L. Ware v. Fidelity Acceptance Corporation - Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Tony L. Ware's appeal against Fidelity Acceptance Corporation for lack of jurisdiction. The trial court had corrected a clerical error under OCGA § 9-11-60(g) but left issues pending, making the order non-final and the direct appeal premature. The court cited precedent requiring interlocutory application procedures for such orders.

Orthalign Drill Plate Recall - Bone Cuts Exceed Specification

FDA issued a Class II medical device recall for Orthalign, Inc.'s Drill Plate, Ortho Dev. Trimax - Pegged (REF:402566), a component of the Lantern Knee System. The recall affects products manufactured out of specification that may result in bone cuts exceeding 0.0800 inches (2.8448mm). Distribution is nationwide with presence in Utah.

I.T.S. GmbH Headless Compression Screw MRI Safety Recall

FDA initiated a Class II recall (Z-1606-2026) for I.T.S. GmbH's Headless Compression Screw System due to updated MRI safety testing revealing higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously documented in the Instructions for Use. The recall affects multiple article numbers distributed nationwide across multiple US states. Healthcare providers and distributors should immediately identify affected inventory and halt use pending updated guidance.

Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps Recall - Welding Defect

Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued a Class II device recall for PKS Cutting Forceps (Model/Catalog Number: 3005PK) due to inadequate supplier welding process validation. The defective welds can cause the forceps' jaw to break during clinical use, posing a safety risk to patients. Healthcare providers using these devices should immediately identify and remove affected units from service.

BD Alaris System Recall - TLS Labeling Security Issue

FDA issued Class II recall Z-1645-2026 for BD Alaris System with Guardrails Suite MX with Point of Care Unit manufactured by CareFusion 303, Inc. The recall addresses missing product labeling specifying which TLS version must be enabled on hospital networks for secure Wi-Fi communication. Affected devices were distributed nationwide in the U.S. across multiple states.