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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case
AE OPCO III, LLC v. AAR CORP., decided by Eleventh Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to AAR C...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Skanska in Subcontract Dispute
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 affirmed the district c...
Mobile Home Park Owners' Claims Partially Revived on Appeal
Swiss Village, Inc, on Behalf of Itself, and in Its Representative Capacity on Behalf of the Current and Former Mobile Homeowners in the Park v. Lawrence W. Maxwell, James Brian Altman, Russ Latin, Ce...
Condo association liable for failure to disclose pending lawsuit
Griffith v. Chelsea Condominimum, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Griffith, sued the defendant, Chelsea Condominium, for breach ...
Appellate court finds successor operator not liable for prior contamination
Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., Devon Energy Corporation, BPX Operating Company, and BPX Production Company v. Robert Leon Oliver, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, result...
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Contract and Tort Claims
Lanesborough 2000, LLC v. Nextres, LLC, decided by Second Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Lanesborough's...
Breach of Contract Claim Revived, Fraud Claim Dismissed
D'Agnolo v. Catholic Cemetery Association of Peoria, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 2, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, D'Agnolo, sued the Catholic Cemetery Associati...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Kaseya in Contract Dispute
Reinhardt Enterprises, LLC v. Kaseya U.S., LLC, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
DWR Not Liable for Drought-Related Water Shortage Under Force Majeure
Dept. of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water Dist. etc., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court'...
Court rules former employee is entitled to severance pay as termination was not for cause
This case involves a former employee, Mr. DeCicco, who sued his former employer, Dynata, LLC, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated. Mr. DeCicco claimed that Dynata breached his employment agreem...
Iowa Court Affirms "No-Cause" Termination Clause in Employment Contract
Jacob M. Rose, individually and as of the Estate of Jack F. Rose and Jeremy P. Rose, individually v. Oakland Healthcare Management, LLC, d/b/a Oakland Manor, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on January 2...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Contract and Fraud Claims Against Barclays
LJM Partners, Ltd. v. Barclays Capital, Incorporated, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal o...
Contract Ambiguity Prevents Cattle Delivery Breach Claim
John H. White, Jr., Individually and as Trustee of the Christopher C. White Trust, Matthew M. White Trust, and 1976B John H. White Trust F/B/O David Ryall White v. TCW Helotes Ranch LTD., decided by T...
College retaliated against employee for protected speech, court finds
South Texas College v. Rolando Villagran, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Rolando Villagran, sued South Texas College after it...
Court blocks DWR's unilateral contract modification with MWD
Dept. of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water Dist. etc., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The dispute centered on whether the Departme...
CAFC Affirms Termination for Convenience, Denies Lost Profits
Secretary of Defense v. Pratt & Whitney, decided by Federal Circuit on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of a "termination for convenience" cl...
Homeowners Association Notice Sufficient, Statute of Limitations Bars Claim
Arroyo v. Pacific Ridge Neighborhood Homeowners Assn., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Arroyo, sued the Pacific Ridge Nei...
HOA Architectural Review Committee Actions Upheld
Ridley v. Rancho Palma Grande Homeowners Assn., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ridley, sued the defendant, Rancho Palm...
Dealership Wins Fraud Case Over Vehicle Sale Misrepresentation
Wilson v. Napleton's Goldcoast Imports, Inc., decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wilson, sued Napleton's Goldcoast Imports, ...
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Atlas v. Davidyan, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Atlas, sued the defendant, Davidyan, for defamation after Davidyan post...
Eleventh Circuit: Descriptive Trademark Lacks Secondary Meaning, No Infringement
ECB USA, Inc. v. Savencia Cheese USA, LLC, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judg...
Insurer's 'Right to Contest' Clause Doesn't Allow Rescission for Non-Fraudulent Omissions
Schuyler v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, decided by Second Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lif...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Lessor in Equipment Lease Dispute
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation v. Venequip Machinery Sales Corporation, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed th...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination Claim
William M. Luce v. Lexington County Health Services District, Inc., decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, William M. Luce, sued...