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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...
Florida Court Affirms Sovereign Immunity in Car Accident Case
Maricela Ramirez v. Kevin D. Shaw, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Maricela Ramirez, sued the defendant, Kevin D. Sha...
Appellate court reverses summary judgment in slip-and-fall case
Bianca Fox v. Cypress at Stone Oak, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Bianca Fox, sued Cypress at Stone Oak for negligence after she slipp...
Slip-and-Fall Plaintiff Fails to Prove Negligence
Kuchera v. Pfalzgraf, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the plaintiff ...
City Not Liable for Failure to Prevent Crime Absent Special Relationship
Broadview Hts. v. Dunn, 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 that t...
U-Haul Not Liable for Rental Truck Fire Without Proof of Negligence
Yordany Zamora Lopez v. U-Haul Co. of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yordany Zamora Lopez, sued U-Haul for n...
Publix Not Liable for Minor's Injury Due to Lack of Notice of Hazard
This case involves a lawsuit filed by the Whynot family against Publix Supermarkets. The family alleged that their child, B.W., suffered injuries due to Publix's negligence. Specifically, they claimed...
Appellate court affirms negligence finding against UTA for premises liability
University of Texas at Arlington v. Grace Esimai, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) appealed a trial ...
Appellate Court Affirms Wal-Mart's Dismissal But Reverses Greyhound's, Allowing Negligence Claim for Disabled Passenger's Death to Proceed Against Bus Company
This case involves a lawsuit filed by the family of Lyndell Ray Garrett against Wal-Mart Stores, LLC and Greyhound Lines, Inc. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident where Mr. Garrett, a disabled man, w...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception
McNeil v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, McNeil, challenged the denial of his motion to suppress e...
Racino Not Liable for Slip-and-Fall Without Notice of Hazard
Grace v. Jack Thistledown Racino, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Grace, sued the defendant, Jack Thistledown Racino, alleging n...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Costco in Slip-and-Fall Case
Mark D. Hunt v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mark D. Hunt, sued Costco Wholesale Cor...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Walmart in Slip-and-Fall Case
Kitty Kincaid v. Walmart, Inc. and Jane Doe, Store Manager, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kitty Kincaid, sued Walma...
Texas Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Raven Simone Pope v. Shelly Marie Perrault, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Raven Simone Pope, sued the defendant, Shelly Marie...
UT Health's Plea to Jurisdiction Denied in Medical Malpractice Case
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston v. Lisa Bustos , Toni Salgado, and Louis Sicola, Individually, and on Behalf of the Estate of Gloria Ann Reese, decided by Texas Court of Appea...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Contractor Based on "As Is" Clause and Economic Loss Rule
Adams v. Kline & Kavali Mechanical Contrs., L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Adams, sued Kline & Kavali Mechanical Contra...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Personal Injury Case
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 reviewed a trial court's d...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendants in negligence case
Rosemene Sincere v. Lindsley Dennis and Rachele Denis, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rosemene Sincere, sued the defe...
Premises liability: Landowner not liable for falling tree limb without notice
Margaret Duckworth v. William C. Cornwell and True Vine Landscaping, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Margaret Duckwort...
State Not Liable for Road Defect Due to Lack of Notice
Ives v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ives, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence i...
Chick-Fil-A Not Liable for Slip-and-Fall Without Notice of Hazard
Sarah Walker v. M633, LLC D/B/A Chick-Fil-A of Deerwood Park, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Sarah Walker, sued t...
Appellate court reverses summary judgment in propane explosion case
Mary Helen Ledesma v. Alberto Garza, Elizabeth Garza, and Rio Delta Propane, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Mary Helen Ledesma...
Non-compete agreement unenforceable without proof of irreparable harm
Mason v. Guardian Asset Management, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Guardian Asset Management (...
Breach of Contract Claims Barred by Statute of Limitations
John Dronenberg and Sheila A. Bell v. Life-Zachary Taylor, LLC D/B/A Zachary Taylor RV Resort, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Th...
Uvalde shooting victims' claims against county and state dismissed on immunity grounds
Erica Barrera, Individually and as Next Friend of D.R., Minor; Michael Brown, Individually and as Next Friend of V.B., Minor; Jennifer Davis, Individually and as Next Friend of Z.D., Minor; Angeli Ros...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against French Ice Sports Federation
Doe v. Federation Francaise Des Sports De Glace, D/B/A French Federation of Ice Sports, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plain...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Improperly Admitted, Conviction Reversed
Misty Sprain v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellant, Misty Sprain, challenged her conviction for aggravate...