Crawford v. Spirit Aerosystems - Workers Compensation Benefits Denial

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of workers compensation benefits for Mark Crawford's cervical spine injuries. The court found substantial evidence supported the Workers Compensation Board's decision that Crawford's job duties were not the prevailing factor causing his injuries.

In re Equalization Appeal of City of Council Grove - Property Tax Valuation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) order regarding the property tax valuation of City of Council Grove-owned land. The court found that BOTA and the county appraiser adequately explained why lease rent was given little weight in determining the appraised value.

State v. Martinez - Attorney Fees Order Affirmed

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order imposing $250 in attorney fees on Jeanette Martinez, who had pleaded no contest to trafficking contraband in a correctional institution. The court found that Martinez failed to preserve her challenge to the fee imposition for appeal.

Rawlings v. Rawlings - Divorce Judgment Affirmation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to deny a motion to reconsider a divorce judgment. The court found the appellant failed to provide sufficient grounds for relief under K.S.A. 60-260(b) and did not meet the requirements for altering or amending the judgment.

Cook v. State - Affirmal of Dismissal of Motion

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Brenton S. Cook's third K.S.A. 60-1507 motion, finding it to be untimely and successive. The court upheld the district court's judgment, denying Cook's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Clay - Criminal History Score Error in Felony Calculation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding the criminal history score for Criss M. Clay. The court found that Clay's prior criminal threat convictions were properly scored as person felonies, upholding the district court's sentencing decision.

State v. Hane - Affirmance of Sentence and Appeal Denial

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed William Dale Hane's sentence for aggravated sexual battery and the denial of his appeal. The court found that any potential error in fact-finding regarding Hane's age at the time of the crimes was harmless, upholding his sentence and lifetime postrelease supervision.

State v. Wente - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Kansas Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal of Victor Allen Wente in State v. Wente. The court found the appeal moot because Wente was released from prison while the appeal was pending. The case involved the revocation of Wente's probation and the imposition of underlying prison sentences.

Kansas Court of Appeals Dismisses Probation Revocation Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by K.S. challenging an order that revoked his probation and reinstated a commitment to a juvenile correctional facility. The court found that the Revised Kansas Juvenile Justice Code does not authorize appeals from such district court orders.

M. Edie v. George Junior Republic - Statutory Employer Immunity

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a lower court's decision granting statutory employer immunity to George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania. The court found that the employer was immune from a negligence action filed by an employee of a third-party food service provider, based on the Workers' Compensation Act.