Explore 9 court opinions on Intentional Torts. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court finds triable issue on vicarious liability for construction company
Cordero v. Ghilotti Construction Co., Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 10, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Cordero, sued Ghilotti Construction Co. for injuries su...
Appellate Court Rules State of Texas Immune from Lawsuit Over Parole Officer's Drunk Driving Death
This case involves the Estate of Rolando Guerra, who was killed in a car accident involving a vehicle driven by a parole officer, Michael Garcia, who was intoxicated. The Estate sued the State of Texa...
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...
Foster Care Agencies Immune from Negligence Claims for Child Abuse
D.L. v. Community Based Care of Brevard, Inc., D/B/A Brevard Family Partnership, the Devereaux Foundation, Inc., D/B/A Devereaux Florida and Barbara Jones, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for H-E-B in excessive force case
Jesus Castillo v. H-E-B, LP, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jesus Castillo, sued H-E-B, LP, alleging that H-E-B's security gu...
Court Dismisses KKK Act Claim Against Trump for Jan 6th Riot
DC v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The District of Columbia sued Donald Trump for violations of the Ku Klux Klan Act, alleging he inc...
Threat to 'beat' plaintiff not enough for assault and battery claim
In the Matter of Benjamin Behnam Tariri, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considered w...
Employer Not Liable for Employee's Off-Duty Intentional Torts
Brian Fottrell v. Amerwest Constructors, Inc.; Argonaut Insurance Company; and Industrial Claim Appeals Office., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win out...
Private school not shielded by parent arbitration agreement for minor's tort claims
Minor Doe 601, a minor, by and through his mother and natural guardian, Mother Doe 601, Appellants, vs. Best Academy, ..., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on February 26, 2025, resulted in a plaint...