K. Booth v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in K. Booth v. PPB, affirming the Pennsylvania Parole Board's decision to recommit Booth as a Convicted Parole Violator. The court upheld the recalculation of his parole violation maximum date to April 6, 2026, based on new federal convictions.

Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS. The court granted Ivy Hill's application for summary relief due to the Department of Human Services' failure to contest the application, without independently resolving the clergyman privilege issue.

B.F. Cash v. Bureau of Driver Licensing - DUI Implied Consent

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a one-year driver's license suspension for a DUI arrestee who refused chemical testing. The court found the police had reasonable grounds to request the test and properly informed the appellant of the consequences of refusal under the Implied Consent Law.

Vertical Exploration v. Americo Oil - Unitization Order Dispute

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals reversed a Corporation Commission order that dismissed an application to terminate a unitization order. The court held the Commission retains authority over its orders, even if the unitization plan includes an amendment provision. This decision remands the matter for further proceedings.

Parker v. Valliance Bank - Court Opinion

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of Valliance Bank in a case where customers alleged the bank negligently disclosed financial records. While the court found a violation of the Oklahoma Financial Privacy Act, it upheld the lower court's decision.

Oklahoma Mother Appeals Termination of Parental Rights

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a district court's order terminating a mother's parental rights to her child, J.S., Jr. The mother appealed, claiming insufficient notice of hearings and that termination was not in the child's best interest. The appellate court found notice was legally sufficient and termination was justified.

Oklahoma Adoption Case: Father Appeals Order on Child Eligibility

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals reversed a trial court's order granting a petition to adjudicate a child eligible for adoption without the father's consent. The appellate court found the order lacked a necessary finding on the child's best interests, remanding the case for further proceedings.

McCleary v. Nexstar Media Group - Defamation Appeal

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of Nexstar Media Group's motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit. Nexstar mistakenly used a plaintiff's photograph in a news segment, and the court found the plaintiff met the threshold for fault required by the Oklahoma Citizen's Participation Act.

Dove v. Cincinnati Metro. Hous. Auth. - Political Subdivision Immunity Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority's motion for summary judgment. The ruling concerns political subdivision immunity in a negligence claim related to the failure to install a requested grab-bar in a tenant's shower, which was deemed a physical defect.

U.S. Bank v. Ballard - Court Lacks Jurisdiction on Standing Issue

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in U.S. Bank v. Ballard, ruling that the court lacks jurisdiction to consider the issue of standing because it was previously determined to be moot. The court also affirmed that charges sought by U.S. Bank were not Fair Debt Collections Practice Act violations.