Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts - Discretionary Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted a discretionary application in Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts, allowing review of a trial court order that authorized visitation following allegations of family violence. The court found the case subject to direct appeal and directed the mother to file a notice of appeal.

Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gino Miller's direct appeal in the case Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams. The dismissal was due to Miller's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedures after his legitimation petition was dismissed by the trial court.

Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated its prior decision and remanded the case of Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette. The Supreme Court had previously found the $1 million award exceeded nominal damages limits under Georgia law, leaving further resolution to lower courts. The Court of Appeals has now adopted the Supreme Court's opinion and remanded remaining issues to the trial court.

Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP - Withdrawn Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP. The court released jurisdiction back to the trial court upon receipt of the order. This action formally removes the case from the appellate court's docket.

Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case of Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank due to the appellant's failure to file a timely appellate brief. The dismissal was ordered on February 18, 2026, after the appellant missed the February 13, 2026 deadline.

RMSM LTD v. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS LLC - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

The District of Colorado issued a magistrate judge's recommendation on cross-motions to dismiss in the case RMSM LTD, et al. v. Industrial Service Solutions LLC. The recommendation proposes granting in part and denying in part both the plaintiffs' and defendant's motions to dismiss.

Wanda Y. Evans v. Connor Shellabarger - Motion to Amend Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Wanda Y. Evans' motion for leave to amend her complaint against Officer Connor Shellabarger. The court upheld the officer's qualified immunity defense, finding that his conduct in an automobile collision did not shock the conscience.

Marra v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Bad Faith Claims

The District of Colorado issued a memorandum opinion and order in Alexa Marra v. Owners Insurance Company. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion to exclude expert testimony and denied the defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on the plaintiff's bad faith claims.

Batista v. CFPB - Motion to Amend Complaint Granted

In Batista v. CFPB, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted the plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint. The court also granted a motion to clarify and recommended that the defendants' motion to dismiss be denied as moot.

Innospec Inc. v. Andrew McBee - Motion to Enjoin Second-Filed Action Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied Innospec Inc.'s motion to enjoin a second-filed action against Andrew McBee and others. The court found that it could consider the 'first to file' rule prior to addressing jurisdictional arguments.

Simpson v. Walgreen Co. - Consumer Protection Class Action

The Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss in Bridget Simpson v. Walgreen Co., a consumer protection class action lawsuit. The case involves allegations that plastic cutlery labeled "dishwasher safe" melted in a dishwasher.

Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Disability Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an order in the case of Richard N. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security. The order addresses cross-motions for summary judgment regarding the denial of disability benefits.

Anderson v. Illinois Department of Employment Security - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment in favor of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) in a case brought by Shatosha Anderson. Anderson alleged retaliation in violation of Title VII and the ADEA.

H & H Fast Properties Inc. v. Toorak Capital Partners LLC - Appeal of Bankruptcy Order

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed an appeal filed by H & H Fast Properties Inc. against an order enforcing a settlement agreement with Toorak Capital Partners LLC. The dismissal was based on the mootness of the appeal after H&H complied with the bankruptcy court's order and the bankruptcy case was subsequently dismissed.

Lake Shore Healthcare LLC v. Winnie Moore - Interlocutory Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Lake Shore Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre, LLC's motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal in case number 1:25-cv-14952. The court remanded the case back to the bankruptcy court for further proceedings.

Amber Stephens v. Greensky, LLC - Arbitration Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Greensky, LLC's motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit filed by Amber Stephens and other customer solution advocates. The court found that the plaintiffs had signed employment agreements requiring arbitration for disputes.

United States ex rel. Luchtman v. Homestead Hospice - Attorney Fees in Qui Tam Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on a motion for attorney fees in a qui tam action against Homestead Hospice. The court granted in part and denied in part the Plaintiff-Relators' motion, impacting the final resolution of claims under the False Claims Act and Georgia False Medicaid Claims Act.

Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. RM Investments USA LLC - Insurance Contract Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied Auto-Owners Insurance Company's motions for summary judgment and default judgment in a declaratory judgment action concerning a breach of an insurance contract. The case involves policy number 52-800-116-00 issued to RM Investments USA LLC and Grady Truck Stop LLC.

Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a partial motion to dismiss in the case of Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. The court's decision addresses claims related to a vehicle accident that occurred on February 26, 2025. The specific counts dismissed were not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. v. Rowlo, LLC - Breach of Contract

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to dismiss filed by defendants Rowlo, LLC and Samuel Venning in a breach of contract case. The lawsuit was filed by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Veterinary Sciences, Inc. concerning a settlement agreement.

Theroux v. Massachusetts Dept. of Correction - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts allowed Skylar Marie Theroux's amended complaint in a civil rights case against the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The court ordered the issuance of summonses for the named defendants, excluding unnamed "John Doe" defendants pending further discovery.

Block v. Warden Bowers - Habeas Corpus Sex Offender Classification

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts allowed in part and denied in part the respondent's motion to dismiss a habeas corpus petition filed by inmate Waylen Block. The petition challenges the Bureau of Prisons' sex offender classification and email access termination.

William Marks v. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, et al. - Arbitration Award Denial

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied a petition to vacate an arbitration award in a cybercrime case. The court confirmed the arbitration award, which had dismissed the petitioner's Electronic Funds Transfer Act claim against Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.

Holloway v. Devens Federal Medical Center - Petition Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied James Holloway's petition for a writ of mandamus against Devens Federal Medical Center. The court found that Holloway failed to establish entitlement to mandamus relief regarding alleged interference with legal mail and retaliation by correctional officers.

Reilly et al. v. Lane LLP - Motion to Dismiss Decision

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a Memorandum of Decision and Order on a motion to dismiss filed by the Lane Defendants in the case of Reilly et al. v. Lane LLP. The court addressed seven counts of the complaint seeking to hold the law firm accountable for alleged failures in preparing a will.

Torres v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Habeas Corpus

The District Court of Massachusetts denied Lorenzo Torres's motion to proceed in forma pauperis without prejudice in his case against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The court transferred the case from the First Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if the petition can be entertained as a habeas petition.

Commonwealth v. Zachary Clough - Motion to Dismiss Decision

The Massachusetts Superior Court granted in part Zachary Clough's motion to dismiss indictments for possessing a firearm and a loaded firearm without a license. The court cited a recent Supreme Judicial Court decision finding the nonresident firearm licensing scheme unconstitutional. The motion was denied for the charge of unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device.

Zemcar Inc. v. Uber Technologies - Trade Secret Discovery Dispute

The Massachusetts Superior Court denied Zemcar Inc.'s motion to compel Uber Technologies, Inc. to produce trade secret discovery and allowed Uber's motion for a protective order staying such discovery. The court found Zemcar's trade secret disclosure to be inadequate under the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secret Act.

MCR Labs, LLC v. Analytics Labs, LLC & Others - Motions to Dismiss

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a decision on motions to dismiss in a case where MCR Labs alleges competitors artificially inflate THC potency and manipulate test results for cannabis products. The court allowed some motions to dismiss in part and denied others.

Electric Insurance Company v. Marini - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a decision in the insurance coverage dispute between Electric Insurance Company and the Marini family. The court granted Electric Insurance Company's motion for summary judgment and denied Janet Landry's cross-motion, resolving a dispute over a dog bite incident.

Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss in the case of Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows et al. The court reviewed the defendants' motion and the plaintiff's failure to respond, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Justin Hansel v. TEKSYSTEMS, META Platforms - Order Dismissing Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order dismissing the complaint filed by Justin Hansel against TEKSYSTEMS and META Platforms. The court granted the defendants' motions to strike and dismissed the complaint with leave for the plaintiff to amend.

Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc - Insurance Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order on motions to dismiss, compel, and amend in the case of Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc. The filing date was February 13, 2026, with docket number 2:25-cv-00221.

Hammerless Tools LLC v. Clausen - Default Judgment and Injunction

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion for default judgment and permanent injunction against defendants Clausen, Inc., AR-TT LLC, and Lilac City, LLC in the case Hammerless Tools LLC et al. v. Clausen et al. The court issued an order on February 13, 2026, in docket number 2:24-cv-00413-SAB.

Scotty D. Brown v. Karen Arnold - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington filed an order dismissing the habeas corpus petition of Scotty D. Brown. The court found that the petitioner failed to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed as time-barred under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d).

Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities - Court Opinion

The District Court for the Western District of Washington denied a pro se plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order in the case Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities. The court found the motion insufficient even under a liberal construction standard.

Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss the case of Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution. The plaintiff failed to state a claim, name the correct legal entity, and timely serve the defendants.

JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order in the case JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC. The court granted in part and denied in part Amazon's motion to dismiss JLJ's amended complaint regarding an alleged breach of a sponsorship agreement.

Stephen H. Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. - Order Denying Motion for Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Plaintiff Stephen H. Smith's motion for summary judgment in the case of Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. The order addresses claims related to breach of contract and unjust enrichment stemming from business agreements concerning a recovery center facility.

Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Vineyard Vines LLC's motion for reconsideration in the case Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC. The court found that the defendant's arguments regarding federal preemption were not properly raised and lacked merit.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding the confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan for Courtney Tierra Cantwell. The case involves an objection by the Chapter 13 Trustee concerning the debtor's interest in a jointly owned property.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Rooker-Feldman Doctrine

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion denying a motion to reinstate an adversary case and for leave to file an amended complaint. The court addressed the Rooker-Feldman doctrine in the context of state law claims previously litigated in state court.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on February 9, 2026, granting in part and denying in part a motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by the State of Colorado against debtor Logan Beck and Acme Revival, Inc. The case involves alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Rules on Motion to Dismiss Fraud Claims

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on a motion to dismiss fraud claims in bankruptcy case number 25-12572 MER. The court granted in part and denied in part the motion filed by Defendant-Debtor James Costello Turpen against Plaintiffs CHP 1010 McDowell, LLC, et al.

Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case of Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding the signing of his complaint. The dismissal was without prejudice.

M.C.C.C. v. Warden, STEWART DETENTION CENTER - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Stewart Detention Center to provide a bond hearing for an immigration detainee. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

J.M.G. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Warden of Stewart Detention Center to provide the detainee with a bond hearing. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

Sayda Ayala o/b/o E.S.R-M. v. Warden - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia received an application for habeas corpus relief filed by Sayda Ayala on behalf of E.S.R-M., an individual detained at Stewart Detention Center. The court found insufficient information to grant Ms. Ayala next friend status.

Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia - Insurance Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted Plaintiffs' motion to withdraw admissions and set aside the Defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia. The court denied the defendant's motion without prejudice.

GAO Recommends Improvements for Nonbank Mortgage Lending Oversight

The GAO has released a report highlighting the increasing reliance on nonbank mortgage lenders and the associated risks to the housing market. The report recommends improvements in federal oversight and data collection for these entities.