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Mandamus Denied: Appeal is Adequate Remedy for Prosecutorial Misconduct Claims
ENGLE (JULIE) v. DIST. CT. (STATE) (CRIMINAL), decided by Nevada Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Julie Engle, sought a writ of mandamus to compel ...
Due Process Claim Moot After Conviction
Vasquez v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Vasquez, sued the Florida De...
Appellate court affirms chargeback ruling based on valid agreement
Samantha Lopez v. Felix Lengyel, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 10, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a "chargeback" initiated by the plaintiff, ...
Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim Fails Due to Lack of Proof
Jay Realty, L.L.C. v. J.P.S. Properties Diversified, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's ...
Waiver of Arbitration Rights Through Litigation Participation Upheld
Kapellen v. Whitaker, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the plaintiff's...
Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court's Denial of New Trial Motion
Bradley Geise and Sarah Geise v. Peter Fleck Kari Fleck, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court...
Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim Fails on Appeal
H & S Investment Group of Central Florida, LLC v. Lenard S. Spiker, A/K/A Steve Spiker, David Spiker, Pamela J. Spiker, Imperial Paving, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 20...
Breach of Contract Claim Fails Due to Lack of Prima Facie Case
Peter Sterz v. Channel Partners Capital, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision...
Appellate Court Upholds Child Dependency Finding Amidst Abuse Allegations
N.M., a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to adjudic...
Breach of Contract and Fraud Claims Fails Due to Insufficient Evidence
Timothy L. Malden v. a Crown Roofing, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, ...
Appellate Court Upholds Child Dependency Adjudication Amidst Abuse Allegations
T.F v. a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to adjudi...
Appellate court partially reverses judgment, remanding fraud claim for further review
This case involves a dispute between Chetu, Inc. (a software development company) and CA Short Company, also known as Casco International, Inc. (a company that sells employee recognition programs). Ch...
Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment for State in Discrimination and Retaliation Case
This case involves Wisemane Alcema, who was employed by the State of Florida. Alcema alleged that the state discriminated against him based on his race and retaliated against him for reporting the dis...
Appellate court reverses dismissal, allowing former employee's wrongful termination and fraud claims to proceed.
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Lindberg, and her former employer, Molina Healthcare. Lindberg sued Molina, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated and that Molina engaged ...
Estate's Claims Barred by Statute of Limitations
In the Estate of Gordy Clinton Lynch v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial cour...
Breach of Contract Upheld: Damages Awarded to Plaintiff
BBI Logistics, L.L.C. v. GRS Transport, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, fi...
Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Property Division and Spousal Support in Divorce Case
Gerkens v. Gerkens, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the division of mar...
Appellate Court Reverses Termination of Parental Rights Due to Insufficient Evidence
This case involves a dispute over the termination of parental rights for J.S. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) sought to terminate J.S.'s parental rights, alleging neglect and abuse. The ...
Appellate Court Upholds Lower Court's Decision Against Employee's Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
This case involves Michael A. Noel, who was employed by the State of Florida. Noel alleged that he was subjected to discrimination and retaliation by his employer. He claimed that his employer's actio...
Appellate Court Reverses Foster Care Placement Due to Procedural Errors by DCF and Trial Court
This case involves a father, S.R., who was challenging the Department of Children and Families' (DCF) decision to place his children in foster care. The father argued that the DCF did not follow prope...
Appellate Court Upholds Insurance Company's Denial of Property Damage Claim
This case involves a dispute between Luis Castellanos and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation regarding a property insurance claim. Mr. Castellanos's home was damaged, and he filed a claim with Ci...
Appellate court upholds "no-contact" order against convicted sex offender.
This case involves a dispute over a "no-contact" order issued against Brian Russell Turbeville. Turbeville was involved in a prior criminal case where he was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. As...
Appellate Court Affirms Lower Court's Ruling in Discrimination Case Against State of Florida
This case involves Paris Evans, who sued the State of Florida alleging discrimination. Evans claimed that the state's actions, specifically related to his employment, were discriminatory. The appellat...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Lower Court Ruling in Favor of D. Dameron
This case involves a dispute between Daniel Jackson and D. Dameron. Jackson sued Dameron, alleging various claims. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the lower court's decision. The appellat...
Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Breach of Contract Claim, Orders Further Proceedings
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Maurent, and her former employer, Foley. Maurent alleged that Foley wrongfully terminated her employment and discriminated against her based on ...
Appellate court reverses trial court judgment, finding insufficient evidence of fraud or breach of contract in business sale dispute.
This case involves a dispute over a business transaction between Michelle Buerger and Wade and Karen Sparks. Buerger claimed that the Sparks defrauded her by misrepresenting the financial health of a ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Felon-in-Possession Conviction, Rejecting Justification Defense Due to Insufficient Evidence
In United States v. Grace, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case where the defendant, Grace, appealed his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Grace argued that the d...
Appeals Court Upholds Drug Trafficker's Sentence, Denying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claim
This case involves Mr. Urizar-Mota, who was convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering. After his conviction, he filed a motion asking the court to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence, ...
Second Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Employment Discrimination Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
In Ramsay v. Bondi, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case involving a plaintiff, Ramsay, who alleged employment discrimination. The court's decision primarily focused on procedural aspe...
Florida Appellate Court Reverses Grand Theft Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence of Stolen Property Value
This case, Bradberry v. State of Florida, involved Mr. Bradberry appealing his conviction for grand theft. The core issue revolved around whether the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to prove...