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Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Slip-and-Fall Case
Ashlee Walker v. Tx Cypress Creek LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ashlee Walker, sued the defendant, Tx Cypress Creek LLC,...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Slip-and-Fall Case
Ledy Aristilde v. Angela Brito, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summa...
Legal Malpractice: Plaintiff Fails to Prove Causation and Damages
Fox v. Schwartz & Dompier, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fox, sued the defendants, Schwartz & Dompier, for legal malpractice, ...
Ohio Court Affirms "No-Knock" Warrant Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
L.F. v. Simpson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient probable ca...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Watson v. Minnich, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Watson, sued the defendant, Minnich, for negligence after a car accident. Wat...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Benton v. Walker, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Benton, sued the defendant, Walker, for damages arising from a car accident. B...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Stephini Candella v. Timothy Ortner, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stephini Candella, sued the defendant, Timothy Ortner, for...
Tenant's rent payment to prior landlord insufficient for eviction defense
Rahall v. INXS VI, LLC, Rand, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could evict a tenant for ...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Slip-and-Fall Case
Ferman Henry Smith, IV v. Shlomo Peer and GAL Enterprises of Plantation, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Slip-and-Fall Case
Crisoforo Estrada, Jr. v. Ana Luz Garcia, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision t...
Landlord Wins Eviction Over "Illegal Activity" Lease Clause
1-25-15, 16, 20, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a landlord could evict a tenant for violating a...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Simmons v. Pierce, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Simmons, sued the defendant, Pierce, for negligence after a car accident. S...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
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...
Fireworks company wins breach of contract and negligence claims
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools v. Am. Fireworks Co., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Willoughby Eastlake City Schools, sought...
Court Affirms Defamation Ruling for Defendant
Knudsen v. Taylor (ORDER), decided by Virginia Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Knudsen, sued the defendant, Taylor, for defamation. Knudsen alle...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Parma v. Perotti, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Parma, sued the defendant, Perotti, for defamation, alleging that Perotti m...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Dave & Buster's in slip-and-fall case
Brown v. Dave & Buster's of Cal., decided by California Court of Appeal on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Brown, sued Dave & Buster's for negligence after slipp...
Court Affirms No Gross Negligence in Wrongful Death Case
JEAN BENNETT, Personal Representative v. MICHAEL COLLINS, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jean Bennett, as per...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
Timmins v. Plotkin, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Dr. P...
Court finds insufficient evidence of negligence in vehicle damage case
Anthony M. Thompson v. Giannis Repair Center, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Anthony M. Thompson, sued Giannis Repair Center f...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Construction Defect Claims Due to Insufficient Evidence
Edgerock Development, LLC v. C.H. Garmong & Son Inc, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Edgerock Development, L...
Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
STATHAM v. QUANG, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant...