Sovereign Immunity

Comprehensive guide to Sovereign Immunity cases, courts, and legal analysis.

28 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Sovereign Immunity

Comanche Nation v. Ware

ca10 · 2026-04-21 · Impact: 15/100

Comanche Nation v. Ware, decided by Tenth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Comanche Nation sued former tribal council member Ware for allegedly breaching his fiducia...

Smith v. State

ga · 2026-04-21 · Impact: 15/100

Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, le...

Estate of Eliot Carmi v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-04-16 · Impact: 25/100

Estate of Eliot Carmi v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Eliot Carmi sued the State of Texas, alleging wrong...

Samuel R Casey, Jr., as Legal Heir to Floyd Adair v. Fort Bend Independent School District; Fort Bend County; Fort Bend County Emergency Service District 7; Fort Bent County General Fund; Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District 01; Fort Bend County Drainage District

texapp · 2026-04-16 · Impact: 20/100

Samuel R Casey, Jr., as Legal Heir to Floyd Adair v. Fort Bend Independent School District; Fort Bend County; Fort Bend County Emergency Service District 7; Fort Bent County General Fund; Fort Bend Co...

American Federation of State, County and Municipal v. SSA

ca4 · 2026-04-10 · Impact: 75/100

American Federation of State, County and Municipal v. SSA, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether the Social Security Ad...

Susie Eskilian v. Pamela Bondi

ca9 · 2026-04-02 · Impact: 65/100

Susie Eskilian v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a "pattern or practice" cla...

Esteban Gonzalez v. Jorge Corona

texapp · 2026-04-01 · Impact: 20/100

Esteban Gonzalez v. Jorge Corona, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Esteban Gonzalez, sued the defendant, Jorge Corona, for injuri...

Sanderson v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-04-01 · Impact: 65/100

Sanderson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion...

In the Estate of Rolando Guerra v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves the Estate of Rolando Guerra, who was killed in a car accident involving a vehicle driven by a parole officer, Michael Garcia, who was intoxicated. The Estate sued the State of Texa...

Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan

fladistctapp · 2026-03-25 · Impact: 30/100

Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision...

R. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

texapp · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 20/100

R. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, R.F., sought to sue the Texas Depa...

Long v. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

fladistctapp · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 25/100

Long v. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Long, sued the Florida Fis...

Marchant v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 30/100

Marchant v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the state for alleged negligence ...

Bogan v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 15/100

Bogan v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bogan, sued the State of Florida alleging that the state's...

Diaz v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-18 · Impact: 20/100

Diaz v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence in f...

Raven Simone Pope v. Shelly Marie Perrault

texapp · 2026-03-17 · Impact: 15/100

Raven Simone Pope v. Shelly Marie Perrault, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Raven Simone Pope, sued the defendant, Shelly Marie...

City of San Antonio v. Nadine Realme

tex · 2026-03-13 · Impact: 60/100

This case involves Nadine Realme, a former employee of the City of San Antonio, who sued the City alleging employment discrimination based on her disability and age, as well as retaliation. Realme cla...

Gaffney v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-13 · Impact: 15/100

Gaffney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gaffney, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligenc...

LaPlant v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-11 · Impact: 15/100

LaPlant v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, LaPlant, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligenc...

Hinkelman v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-06 · Impact: 25/100

Hinkelman v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hinkelman, sued the State of Florida for alleged neglig...

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