Fiancé Not an "Heir" Under Texas Wrongful Death Statute
texapp · 2026-01-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
In Re Phyllis Michelle Wright and Zane Wright, as the of the Estate of Kimberly Wright v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome...
NY Court: "Child Safe Places" Law Doesn't Apply to Single-Family Homes
ny · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Matter of K.Y.Z. (W.Z.), decided by New York Court of Appeals on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of New York's "Child Safe Places" law, whic...
Village must pay pro-rata share of increased pension benefits
illappct · 2025-06-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100
Village of Schaumburg v. Village of Schaumburg Firefighters' Pension Fund, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Village of Schaumburg appealed...
Resentencing denied: Felony not eligible under 1170.95
calctapp · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
In re D.B., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of California Penal Code section 1170.95, which allows indi...
Charitable purpose includes international medical aid, court rules
calctapp · 2025-03-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
Catholic Medical Mission Bd. v. Bonta, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), challenged th...