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Court rules against former employee alleging wrongful termination and pregnancy discrimination
This case involves a former employee, Eunis, who sued the State of Florida alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Eunis claimed that the state fired her because she was pregnant and that th...
Plaintiff Fails to Prove Negligence and Causation
Kazemi v. Maron Electric Co., decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the plai...
Plaintiff Fails to Prove Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim
Zola Properties v. Reed Salvage Corp., 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, finding t...
Court Upholds Dismissal of DUI Vehicular Homicide Charge Due to Insufficient Evidence of Impairment at Time of Accident
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Dakotah J. Lulei, could be charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol. The prosecution argued that Lulei was driving un...
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, ...
Insurer Loses Appeal Over Denied PIP Benefits Due to Failure to Prove Claimant Received IME Notice
This case involved Star Casualty Insurance Company appealing a judgment in favor of Jacksonville Chiropractic, Inc., which was acting on behalf of Marie St. Hilaire. The core issue revolved around whe...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Larry Clay Lonis v. Casey Kinzie, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Larry Clay Lonis, sued the defendant, Casey Kinzie, for malic...
Ohio Court Upholds Workers' Compensation Premiums for CPC Parts Delivery, Finding Owner-Operators Properly Included
This case involves CPC Parts Delivery, L.L.C. (CPC) appealing a decision by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) regarding its workers' compensation premiums. CPC argued that the BWC incorre...
Prior convictions admissible to prove intent in child endangerment case
People v. Tzul, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Tzul, was convicted of felony child endangerment. The appellate court affir...
Court Rules in Favor of Marco Rubio, Dismissing Samara Simmons's Employment Discrimination Claims
This case involves Samara Simmons, who sued Marco Rubio, alleging employment discrimination. The court reviewed the arguments and evidence presented by both parties. Ultimately, the court found that S...
Insurer Not Obligated to Cover Construction Defects as Damage Did Not Manifest During Policy Period
This case involves a dispute between General Star Indemnity Company (the insurer) and ASI, Inc. (the insured) regarding insurance coverage for a construction defect lawsuit. ASI, a general contractor,...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Probable Cause Evidence
Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cleve Wells, sued the defendant, Dustin Lee Chestnut, for m...
Court Affirms Ruling for Citizens Insurance, Denying Coverage to Policyholder for Building Damage
This case, Swoope v. Citizens Insurance Company of the Midwest, involved a dispute over insurance coverage for damage to a commercial building. The plaintiff, Swoope, owned a building that sustained d...
Appellate Court Reverses, Awards Land Ownership to Plaquemines Port Based on Valid 1969 Tax Sale
This case involves a dispute over the ownership of a tract of land in Plaquemines Parish. The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (the Port) filed a lawsuit against Tuan Nguyen, claiming owner...
Appeals Court Upholds Disinheritance of Daughter, Finding No Lack of Capacity or Undue Influence in Mother's Will
This case involves a dispute over the Last Will and Testament of Laurie Maria Brocato. Ms. Brocato executed a will in 2017, leaving all her property to her two children, Anthony and Angela. However, i...
Wyoming Trust Co. Loses Appeal for Estate Tax Refund, Court Affirms Government's Asset Valuation
This case involves the Wyoming Trust Co. (WTC) and its dispute with the United States government over a tax refund. WTC, acting as a trustee for a trust, sought a refund for federal estate taxes paid ...
Court Affirms Co-Inventorship of Firearm Patent, Denying Sole Inventorship Claim
This case, Janich v. Collins, involved a dispute over the ownership of a patent for a 'Quick-Change' barrel assembly for firearms. The plaintiff, Janich, claimed that he was the sole inventor and that...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in breach of contract case
Navigator Group v. Susan Davis Van Dyke, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Navigator Group sued Susan Davis Van Dyke for breach of contra...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Proving Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Against Federal Employers
This case involves a former postal worker, Mr. Konan, who sued the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for discrimination. Mr. Konan alleged that the USPS discriminated against him based on his race and nation...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
People v. Hill, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, fi...
Court rules for dealership in wrongful termination and discrimination suit
This case involves a former employee, Fuentes, who sued Empire Nissan, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Fuentes claimed that Empire Nissan fired him because he was diagnosed with a se...
Appellate court reverses trial court's award of damages, finding insufficient evidence of breach of contract or negligence by movers.
This case involves a dispute between Shamrock Enterprises, LLC (Frsteam Gulfcoast/LA) and Top Notch Movers, LLC over a contract for moving services. Shamrock hired Top Notch to move its business equip...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Without Proof of Lack of Probable Cause
Gregory Wayne Coon v. Victoria Jacobs Thomas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gregory Wayne Coon, sued the defendant, Victoria...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Contract and Fraud Claims
Honchariw v. PMF CA REIT, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Honchariw, sued PMF CA REIT for breach of contract and fraud a...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
People v. Brooks, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, ...
Defendant convicted of some charges, acquitted of others in assault and resisting arrest case
This case involves a defendant, Velasquez, who was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evi...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
Schlichter v. Kennedy, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued the defendant employer for wrongful termi...
Appellate Court Upholds Probate Court's Estate Asset Distribution
In re Estate of Schwarzbach, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the probate court's decision regarding the di...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects "Heat of Passion" Defense
People v. Orozco, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Orozco, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Store not liable for slip-and-fall without notice of wet floor
Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Noland, sued the defendant, Land of the Free, L.P., f...