Plastic Surgery Center v. Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company - Insurance Dispute Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in The Plastic Surgery Center, Pa v. Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company. The case involves a dispute over payment for a surgical bill, where the provider claimed a binding settlement agreement was formed, but the insurer argued it was merely an invitation to reduce the demand.

Rownak Jahan v. Aminul Karim - Family Support Modification Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to modify alimony and child support obligations. The court also upheld the award of attorney's fees to the plaintiff. The appeal was filed under docket number A-2107-24.

NJ Superior Court: Firearms Application Denial Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed an appeal concerning the denial of Mikhail Polatov's application for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and Permit to Purchase a Handgun. The court interpreted recent amendments to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(5), focusing on the 'essential character of temperament' required for firearm ownership.

O.D. v. J.S. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final restraining order against J.S. in favor of O.D. based on predicate acts of stalking and harassment. The court also affirmed an order awarding plaintiff $16,327.50 in counsel fees.

State v. Jada M. McClain - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's denial of post-conviction relief for Jada M. McClain. The appeal concerned claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel related to defense investigation, expert retention, and filing a direct appeal.

Mahima Joishy v. Chubb Insurance Company of New Jersey - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury's finding of no cause of action for Mahima Joishy against Chubb Insurance Company of New Jersey. The court also affirmed prior orders denying summary judgment and reconsideration motions for both parties.

C.L. v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - NJ Superior Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) and its affiliate. The case involved a lawsuit filed by an individual alleging sexual abuse by a mentor decades prior.

A.D. v. Superior Court - Writ Petition Denied

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, denied a writ petition filed by A.D. challenging orders terminating reunification services for his children and setting a selection and implementation hearing. The court also denied his request for reunification services for another child.

Dion v. Weber - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal ruled in Dion v. Weber that the Secretary of State could not assert a statute of limitations defense against claims for payment from the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's order.

People v. Hunt-Cooks - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, has filed an opinion in the case of People v. Hunt-Cooks. The court modified the judgment by striking certain fines and fees imposed on the defendant, citing recent Supreme Court precedent regarding ability to pay and constitutional challenges to punitive fines. The conviction itself was otherwise affirmed.