Henshaw v. State of Alabama - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion in Henshaw v. State of Alabama, addressing appeals related to a protection-from-abuse case and a domestic-abuse charge. The court dismissed one appeal and transferred another to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Tim Cloud v. Continental Roofing Company, LLC - Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied Continental Roofing Company, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus. Continental sought to have the Etowah Circuit Court's order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue vacated. The court found the venue to be proper.

Smitherman v. Roberts - Employment Dispute Appeal

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion in Smitherman v. Roberts, an employment dispute involving a former teacher and the Department of Youth Services (DYS). The court reversed and remanded the lower court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Derrick Roberts.

Kinsman Investments LLC v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company - Mandamus Petition

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the Mobile Circuit Court to set aside its order denying summary judgment. The case involves claims by Kinsman Investments LLC against Alfa Mutual Insurance Company and its adjuster, Jeffery Dimoff, regarding insurance payouts after Hurricane Katrina.

Jackie Walter v. Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company

The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed a summary judgment against Jackie Walter in her slip-and-fall case against Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company. The court found the hazard was open and obvious as a matter of law.

Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders. The court ruled that the debtor, Greenpoint Tactical Income Fund LLC, was not liable for legal fees incurred by its managing member, Michael Hull, in relation to SEC and DOJ investigations.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights appeal related to a Fourth Amendment violation claim. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant police officers.

Nielsen v. Burke - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Burke, affirming in part and reversing in part a district court decision. The case involves a former inmate suing prison officials for failing to protect her from sexual assault. The court affirmed the denial of qualified immunity and the jury's finding of liability, awarding $19.3 million in damages.

Nielsen v. Macleod - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Macleod, affirming a jury's $19.3 million award against prison officials for violating an inmate's Eighth Amendment rights. The court upheld the denial of qualified immunity for the defendants.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights lawsuit alleging Fourth Amendment violations. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of police officers.