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Court strikes down "no-hire" clause in settlement agreement as unlawful restraint on trade.
Butcher v. General R.V. Center, Inc., decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-hire" clause in a settlement agr...
Arbitration clauses in loan modification agreements found enforceable
5307 CWELT-2008 v. Wells Fargo USA Holdings, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceabil...
Subcontractor denied recovery from general contractor due to lack of owner payment
G.T. Construction and Development, Inc. v. Century Tile and Marble, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered ...
Out-of-state emergency care not covered by out-of-network policy
Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc., D/B/A Jet ICU v. Louisiana Health Services & Indemnity Company, D/B/A Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1...
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court's Ruling on Prenuptial Agreement Validity
Tumininu Banwo v. Sandra Edoka Banwo, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a wife's claim that her husband fraudulently i...
Settlement Agreement Unenforceable Due to Lack of Mutual Assent
Susan E. Harriman v. Leslie Hyman and Pulman, Cappuccio & Pullen, LLP, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the e...
Differing Site Conditions Clause Doesn't Cover Increased Difficulty
The Lane Construction Corporation v. Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc., decided by Eleventh Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit addressed a dispute ove...
YMCA Not Liable for Slip-and-Fall on Obvious Wet Floor
Haleh Darbar v. YMCA of South Florida, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Haleh Darbar, sued the YMCA of South Flo...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for estate in fraud case
Daniel Garcia Gelati v. Estate of Edmundo Henriquez Ron, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Daniel Garcia Gelati, sought...
Trailer Park Capital Improvement Fee Upheld by Florida Court
Owners of Trailers at Li'l Abner Trailer Park v. CREI Holdings, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on wh...
Arbitration agreement upheld despite claims of unconscionability and lack of notice
K. T. v. M. D. A/K/A P. C., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant a motion ...
Lost Profits Denied: Software Contract Dispute Affirmed
PJS Consulting, Inc. v. Sierra, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether PJS Consulting, Inc. (PJS) coul...
Appellate court enforces settlement agreement against defendant
Lake County Sheriff's Office, Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions/PGCS v. Hart, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, L...
Cemetery Board's arbitrary decision breached contract, court rules
Molai v. Standing Rock Cemetery Bd. of Trustees, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Molai, sued the Standing Rock Cemetery Board of...
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, ...
Water damage exclusion in insurance policy upheld
Garcia-Navarro v. Universal Insurance Company, decided by First Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Universal Insurance Company's denia...
Appellate Court Affirms Negligence Finding in Hotel Fire Case
Sher Hospitality, Inc.; GTHCC 2017, LLC.; And GTHCC, INC. v. ASI Lloyd's as Subrogee of Regan Viney, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case ...
Appellate court affirms denial of insurance claim based on policy exclusion
Esdras Nehemias Pineda Orellana v. National Specialty Insurance Company, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Esdras Nehemias Pineda ...
Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Motion to Suppress No-Knock Warrant Evidence
In Re Goliath Building Services Inc. and Joshua N. Marsalis v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. This case concerns whether a "no-...
Texas Court: Sewer backup damage not covered by flood exclusion
Progressive Direct Insurance Company v. Christopher Marr, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether Christopher Marr's in...
Settlement Agreement Unenforceable Due to Lack of Mutual Assent
Ogden Resources Corporation v. John Brooks and New Tech Global Ventures, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether O...
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 ...
Lease Breach Not Proven: Court Affirms Lower Decision
Lofty Holding 656 E. 126th St., L.L.C. v. 656 E. 126th, Ltd., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed the ...
Landlord Fails to Prove Tenant Breach of Lease
MAZCleveland, L.L.C. v. Hall, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding ...
Breach of Contract Claims Dismissed Due to Statute of Limitations and Lack of Evidence
Maupin v. Manny Diaz, Jr., Commissioner, Florida Department of Education, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirme...
Insurer Fails to Prove Materiality of Misrepresentation in Auto Policy
Progressive Marathon Insurance Company v. Antoinette Rivera, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial c...
Breach of Contract Affirmed: Plaintiff Proves Damages
Arellano v. Hernandez, 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, finding that the defe...
Breach of Contract Found, Damages Awarded
Mathews v. Pascoe, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the defendan...
Breach of Contract Claim Fails Summary Judgment
Francis L. Paul, III v. Erin Jenson, 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, finding...
Tenant's Improper Notice Voids Lease Termination
A&E Adventures LLC v. Seritage SRC Finance 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 decisi...