Explore 24 court opinions on Causation In Tort Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Affirms No Tortious Interference Claim Against Competitor
Citywide RX, L.L.C. v. Providence Healthcare Mgt., Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Providence Health...
Sale of Alcohol to Minor Not Proximate Cause of Minor's Death in Car Crash
Estate of Carol Lorbiecki v. Pabst Brewing Company, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Carol Lorbiecki sued Pabst Brewing Company,...
Contractor awarded full payment despite homeowner's defect claims
Nahas Constr. Corp. v. Brustoski, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a contractor, Nahas Construction Corporatio...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Homeowner's Claims Against Construction and Insurance Companies
Allan Comrie v. Hubbard Construction Company, the Lane Construction Corporation, Florida Department of Transportation, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, and Homeowners Choice Property and Casua...
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Malpractice Case for Deficient Expert Affidavit
Savannah Wren v. Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc., decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Savannah Wren, sued Columbia St...
MA court dismisses suit against Meta over child exploitation claims
Commonwealth v. Meta Platforms, Inc., decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sued Meta Platforms, Inc...
Tax preparer not liable for damages due to insufficient evidence of negligence
Sandra Flores and Anita M. Flores v. Propel Tax and Javier Hernandez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether a tax preparer...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligent Hiring Case
Jason Schmit v. Trimac Transportation, Inc., decided by Eighth Circuit on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Texas Court Affirms Jury Verdict in Auto Accident Negligence Case
Maria Martinez v. Mario Antonio Perez Batres, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Maria Martinez, sued the defendant, Mario Antonio...
Appellate Court Reverses Inverse Condemnation Ruling Against Town
Town of Jupiter v. Sally Armes, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Jupiter appealed a trial court's decision that granted s...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for prison healthcare provider
Luxama v. Centurion of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Luxama, sued Centurion of Florida for alleged medical...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Case
Dione Childress v. Alex S. Tradd II, as Independent of the Estate of Robert Carson Caldwell, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Di...
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...
Ohio Court Affirms Dismissal of Trust's Trespass and Nuisance Claims
Chervenak Family Trust v. Ascent Resources - Utica, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the Chervenak Fam...
Casino wins summary judgment in slip-and-fall case involving slot machine
Anderson v. Jack Cleveland Casino, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Anderson, sued the casino for injuries sustained when...
Court finds genuine issue of material fact on construction negligence claim
Jasko v. Sirna Constr., Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Jasko, sued Sirna Construction for negligence after a construction acciden...
Appellate Court Upholds Judgment Against Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
Kimberly S. Lopez and Peter J. Allsot v. Naseem Latif, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's...
Medical Malpractice Claim Fails Due to Insufficient Evidence of Standard of Care Breach
Robert Woodard v. Katia Mattos and KM Endodontics PLLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Robert Woodard, sued the defen...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of FDUTPA and Contract Claims
Jose Fabian Lopez, Etc. v. Kendall Healthcare Group, LTD., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Fatal Accident Case
MICHAEL JOHN CRECELIUS v. MILDRED RIZZITANO, as Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF ROBERT ANTHONY ALVES, JR., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defe...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
Gibson v. Nguyen, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gibson, sued the defendant, Nguyen, for medical malpractice, all...
Ninth Circuit: ADA requires more than just applying for vacant jobs
Wells v. Bnsf Railway Company, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to BNSF Rai...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in negligence case
Jayson Perryman v. Jung Williams, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jayson Perryman, sued the defendant, Jung Williams, for ne...
Sheriff's Department Not Liable for Inmate's Death Due to Pre-existing Condition
State ex rel. Thomson v. Summit Cty. Sheriff's Dept., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's d...