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Kentucky Parole Board v. Timothy Shane

2026-03-19

This case involves Timothy Shane, who was convicted of murder and other crimes in 1996 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He became eligible for parole in 2016. The Kentucky Parole Board denied him p...

Michael Gibbs v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

2026-03-19

This case involves Michael Gibbs, a former employee of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, who sued his employer alleging wrongful termination and age discrimination. Gibbs claimed that he was fired without...

Union Carbide Corporation v. Paul Williams, Individually

2026-03-19

This case involves a dispute between Union Carbide Corporation and Paul Williams, an individual, regarding a contract. The specifics of the contract and the nature of the dispute are not detailed in t...

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Russell T. Amboree

2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute over whether Russell T. Amboree, a former employee of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, was wrongfully terminated. Amboree claimed he was fired in retaliation for reporting il...

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Ex Rel. Attorney General Russell Coleman v. Council for Better Education, Inc.

2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute over whether the Council for Better Education (CBE), a non-profit organization that advocates for public education, is subject to Kentucky's Open Records Act. The Attorney...

Edgar Hernandez v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

2026-02-19

Edgar Hernandez sued the Commonwealth of Kentucky, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated from his job. He claimed that his termination was a result of retaliation for reporting unsafe working con...

Graybar Electric v. Jeremy Starr

2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute between Graybar Electric Company and its former employee, Jeremy Starr. Starr was fired after he was accused of violating company policy by using his work computer to acce...

Mary Schulkers v. Kathleen Lape

2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute between Mary Schulkers and Kathleen Lape. The specific details of their dispute are not fully elaborated in the provided text, but it appears to be a civil matter that has...

Minova USA, Inc. v. Tom Jolly

2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute between Minova USA, Inc. (Minova) and its former employee, Tom Jolly. Jolly sued Minova, alleging that the company had wrongfully terminated his employment and failed to p...

Airan Hernandez Mendez v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

2025-12-18

This case involves Airan Hernandez Mendez, who sued the Commonwealth of Kentucky, alleging discrimination based on national origin and retaliation. Mendez claimed that after reporting discriminatory r...

Hollie Jackson, as Administrator of the Estate of Emma Hayes, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Emma Hayes v. Mayfield Ky Opco, LLC D/B/A Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation

2025-12-18

This case involves a lawsuit filed by the estate of Emma Hayes against Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation after Ms. Hayes passed away. The estate alleged that the nursing home's negligence led to Ms. ...

Jerel Colemon, as Administrator and Personal Representative of the Estate of William Virgil v. Westport Insurance Company, as Successor to Coregis Insurance Company

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute over insurance coverage. Jerel Colemon, representing the estate of William Virgil, sued Westport Insurance Company (formerly Coregis Insurance Company) because Westport de...

Marietta Gelanie Jones v. William Anthony Kitchen

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute over a property settlement agreement made during a divorce. Marietta Gelanie Jones and William Anthony Kitchen had agreed to divide their assets, including a house. Howeve...

Missionaries of Saint John the Baptist, Inc. v. Joel Frederic

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute over a property donation. The Missionaries of Saint John the Baptist, Inc. (the "Missionaries") received a donation of land from Joel Frederic. However, Frederic later cla...

Nathan Torian, Individually, and as a Representative of a Class of Similarly Situated Persons Comprising the Unincorporated Labor Organization, the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 168 v. City of Paducah, Kentucky

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute between firefighters in Paducah, Kentucky, and the city government regarding overtime pay. The firefighters, represented by Nathan Torian and the International Association...

Russell Coleman, in His Official Capacity as Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jefferson County Board of Education

2025-12-18

This case involves a dispute over whether the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) could be sued in federal court for alleged violations of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). The Attorney...

Encova Mutual Insurance Group (Formerly Brickstreet Mutual Insurance Company) v. Roger Hall

2025-10-23

This case involves a dispute between Encova Mutual Insurance Group (formerly Brickstreet Mutual Insurance Company) and Roger Hall. Hall was an employee of a company insured by Encova. He was injured o...

Estate of Kyle Perkins by Megan Perkins, Administrator v. North American Stainless

2025-10-23

This case involves a dispute over whether North American Stainless (NAS) unlawfully discriminated against Kyle Perkins based on his sex and retaliated against him for reporting the discrimination. Kyl...

Gary Sweet v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

2025-10-23

This case involves Gary Sweet, who was employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Sweet alleged that he was wrongfully terminated from his position. He claimed that his termination was a breach of cont...

Joseph S. Masters v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

2025-10-23

This case involves Joseph S. Masters, who was employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Masters was terminated from his position and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth. The core of ...