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Union Fails to Prove CBA Violation in Subcontracting Dispute
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. v. Operating Engineers Local 324, decided by Sixth Circuit on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of ...
Arbitration Clause Deemed Unconscionable, Arbitration Denied
In Re Equity One Franchisors, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's ...
Waiver of Arbitration Rights Upheld by Ninth Circuit
SINGH v. DIST. CT. (SINGH) (CIVIL), decided by Nevada Supreme Court on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Singh's petition for a writ of mand...
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...
Arbitration Agreement Not Enforceable Due to Lack of Notice and Assent
THERESA SPEZIALE v. NORTHWOOD HOSPITALITY, LLC D/B/A NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court...
Appeals Court Affirms Denial of Arbitration, Finding Power of Attorney Lacked Authority for Healthcare-Related Arbitration Agreement
This case involves BLC Lexington SNF, LLC (BLC) appealing a district court's decision to deny its motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit brought by Bonnie Townsend. Townsend, as the executrix of he...
Third Circuit Affirms Arbitration Award Siding with Union Against Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. Over Layoffs
This case involves a dispute between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1180 (the Union) and Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. (the Company) regarding the Company's decision to lay of...
Second Circuit Affirms Arbitration Award in Favor of Medical Provider Against GEICO
This case involves GEICO's appeal of a district court's decision to deny its motion to vacate an arbitration award in favor of Mayzenberg. Mayzenberg, a medical provider, sought payment from GEICO for...
Arbitration clause in insurance policy requires policyholders to arbitrate bad faith and contract breach claims.
This case involves a dispute between Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PUI) and Jeff and Staci Mankoff. PUI issued an insurance policy to the Mankoffs, which included a clause requiring arbi...
Court Upholds Arbitration Award Granting Overtime Pay to Rutgers Supervisors
This case involves a dispute between Rutgers University and AFSCME Local 888, a union representing certain university employees. The core issue revolved around the interpretation of their collective b...
Union Did Not Breach Duty of Fair Representation in Arbitration
Foster v. IAMAW District Lodge 141, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by...
Court Compels Arbitration in Personal Injury Case
This case involves a dispute between Ashley Nicole Isabel Brito and Angel Giovanni Rivera (the plaintiffs) against Jennifer Salas (the defendant). The plaintiffs are seeking damages related to alleged...
Arbitration agreement valid, nursing home negligence case sent to arbitration
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. ...
Union statements protected by fair report privilege, defamation claim dismissed
Kevin Wickstrom v. Air Line Pilots Association, International, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dis...
Court Upholds Arbitrator's Decision Ordering Reinstatement and Back Pay for Former Corrections Employee
This case involves a dispute between the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and Brian Hayes, a former employee. Hayes was terminated from his position and subsequently filed a grievance. The ar...
PA Supreme Court: "No-Knock" Warrant Lacked Probable Cause
Osbourne, M. v. Greenberg, J., Aplts, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 14, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-knock" warrant was s...
Union Did Not Breach Duty of Fair Representation in Grievance Handling
Samuel Shanks v. International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Samuel Shanks, sued his unio...