Villalobos v. Picicco - Constitutional Tort Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's partial summary judgment for Elias Villalobos in a constitutional tort case against police officers. The court remanded the case, instructing parties to address both prongs of the qualified immunity test regarding the officers' entry into Villalobos's home.

Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied Amazon.com Inc.'s petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc in the case Tanya Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. The court amended its prior opinion, clarifying the district court's discretion to award damages on a classwide basis.

Latosha Bowlin v. Board of Directors, Judah Christian School - Employment Discrimination

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII claim brought by three school employees who refused COVID-19 vaccination and testing due to religious beliefs. The court found no religious objection to the testing requirement and that accommodating the employees would contradict state executive orders.

Majeika v. Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a property owner's appeal regarding the denial of an onsite wastewater treatment system application. The court found the plaintiffs failed to establish a continuing violation and lacked standing for a facial challenge to regulations.

Innospec v. Aurorium - Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Report and Recommendation regarding a motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Aurorium Holdings LLC, et al. in the case Innospec Inc. v. Aurorium Holdings LLC. The court reviewed the legal standards for a motion to dismiss under FRCP 12(b)(6).

Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC - Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

The Delaware Superior Court is considering a motion for judgment on the pleadings in the case of Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC. The defendant, Easy Money Group Acquisition Co., LLC, argues it is not responsible for the plaintiff's alleged slip and fall injuries due to lease agreement terms. The court is reviewing whether the motion should be treated as a motion for summary judgment.

Arizona Court of Appeals - Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated and remanded an order terminating parental rights for M.M. The court found that the Department of Child Safety did not offer reasonable reunification efforts to the father, who was incarcerated. The decision highlights the importance of adequate reunification services in parental rights cases.

Fadlon v. Cleverly - Arizona Court of Appeals

The Arizona Court of Appeals addressed whether a pre-decree ruling on the enforceability of a premarital agreement can be certified as final and immediately appealable. The court also considered the showing required to override a spousal maintenance waiver in a premarital agreement when it leads to public assistance eligibility.

State v. Thomas - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Thomas, affirming the appellant's convictions and sentences for murder, armed robbery, and burglary. The court corrected the sentencing order regarding non-repetitive counts, excluded assessments, and adjusted presentence incarceration credit.

Champagne v. Bozer - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Champagne v. Bozer, affirming the removal of a co-trustee but reversing the denial of litigation expense reimbursement. The court found no abuse of discretion in removing the trustee but held that trust language allowed for reimbursement of expenses.