Elks Lodge owes duty of care in overdose death case
fladistctapp · 2026-04-24 · Mixed · Impact: 65/100
JERRETT WILLIAMS GRAHAM, Individually and as Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF RAJAH MALIK GRAHAM v. ORLANDO LODGE NO. 1079, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Transportation Defendants in Bus Accident Case
texapp · 2026-04-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Cornelius Hudson v. Irving Holdings, Inc., Salah Mouse, Yellow Cab, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth Transportation Authority, and ACCESS F/K/A MITS, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resu...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for KFC in Negligent Hiring Case
texapp · 2026-04-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Patrick Minor v. Kentucky Fried Chicken, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Patrick Minor, sued Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) alleg...
Florida Court Affirms Sovereign Immunity in Car Accident Case
fladistctapp · 2026-04-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
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...
U-Haul Not Liable for Rental Truck Fire Without Proof of Negligence
fladistctapp · 2026-04-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
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...
Appellate court affirms negligence finding against UTA for premises liability
texapp · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
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 Summary Judgment for Walmart in Slip-and-Fall Case
fladistctapp · 2026-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Dog Bite Case: Summary Judgment for Owner Affirmed
fladistctapp · 2026-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Teneca Hines v. Deborah Gill, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summary...
State Not Liable for Inmate-on-Inmate Violence Absent Specific Threat
fladistctapp · 2026-03-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Colville v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the state for alleged negligence ...
Court finds genuine issue of material fact on construction negligence claim
ohioctapp · 2026-03-12 · Mixed · Impact: 30/100
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 Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Death Suit Over Property Negligence
fladistctapp · 2026-03-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Lapatra Fisher, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Anton Douglas v. Bridge WF FL Westland Park, LLC D/B/A Westland Park, Bridge Property Management, L.C., and John Doe, decided by Florida Dis...
Premises liability: Landowner not liable for falling tree limb without notice
fladistctapp · 2026-03-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Appellate court finds no duty for downed power line injury due to lack of notice
texapp · 2026-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC v. Maricela Ramirez and Herman Rendon, as Next of Friend of W.R., a Minor, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outco...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for State in road negligence case
fladistctapp · 2026-02-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Lamberton v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lamberton, sued the State of Florida for alleged ne...
State Not Liable for Falling Tree Limb Injury in Park
fladistctapp · 2026-02-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Rivera v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rivera, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligen...
Texas Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
texapp · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Brandon Williams v. Megan Nabila Mitchell, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Brandon Williams, sued the defendant, Megan Nabil...
Appellate court allows wrongful death suit against HOA and developers over lake bacteria death to proceed.
texapp · 2026-02-19 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100
Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Darling Homes of Texas, LLC; AVH DFW, LLC; WLH Communities- Texas, LLC; Taylor Morrison, Inc. and Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. v. Marie Lau...
Parents not liable for minor's injuries while under third-party care
texapp · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Bruce Alvarado, Individually and as Next Friend of N.A., a Minor v. Richardo Narciso Sendejar Jr. and Jennifer Andrews, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant ...
TxDOT can be sued for fatal accident caused by repeat DWI offender
texapp · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Texas Department of Transportation v. Tanya Simpson Individually, and as a Representative of the Estate of Floyd Simpson and as Next Friend of Jurnee Alexis Simpson, Amber Michele Simpson and Lauren D...
Landlord's duty to maintain premises creates jury question in ceiling fan injury case
texapp · 2026-02-12 · Mixed · Impact: 60/100
Darius Polite, and All Other Occupants v. BMF IV TX ASHLAR LLC Dba the Ashlar Apartments, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Darius Pol...
RV fire lawsuit proceeds after appellate court reverses summary judgment
texapp · 2026-02-12 · Mixed · Impact: 60/100
Johnnie E. Hargrave v. Lake CCC, Inc. and Brecha Roja Land Co., LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Johnnie E. Hargrave, sued Lake ...
Dog owner not liable for child's injury absent specific duty
texapp · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Valerie Simmons, Stanley Simmons and Shamar Simmons v. Virginia Stevenson, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Simmons family sued Virginia...
Defamation plaintiff fails to overcome qualified privilege
fladistctapp · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Keith v. Edenfield, Edwards, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summa...