Explore 25 court opinions on Negligence Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Affirmed: Plaintiff failed to prove causation in negligence claim
Sekwanna Victor v. Julio M. Quadros, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, findin...
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...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Negligence Claim Against Rental Company
Laudato v. Newark Leasing, L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Laudato, sued Newark Leasing for injuries sustained when a ve...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Benton v. Walker, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Benton, sued the defendant, Walker, for damages arising from a car accident. B...
Dog Bite Case: Summary Judgment for Owner Affirmed
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...
Court finds genuine issue of material fact on construction negligence claim
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 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...
Court Affirms Finding of No Negligence in Car Accident Case
Taisha Givens v. Theo Allen Gateway, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Taisha Givens, sued the defendant, Theo Allen Gateway, for ...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of FDUTPA and Contract Claims
Jose Fabian Lopez, Etc. v. Kendall Healthcare Group, LTD., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court...
Hospital District Not Liable for Negligence in Surgical Procedure
Kreiger Belony v. North Broward Hospital District, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kreiger Belony, sued the North ...
Yacht Club Not Liable for Injuries from Third-Party Lifeboat
Johnson v. Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Johnson, sued the defendant, Mentor Harbor Yachting C...
State Not Liable for Obvious Hazard in State Park
Morgan v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Morgan, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligen...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in negligence case
Elizabeth Spruell v. Nathaniel Roger Martinez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Elizabeth Spruell, sued the defendant, Nathan...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Garcia v. Matheson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Garcia, sued the defendant, Matheson, for negligence after a car accident...
Foster Care Agencies Not Liable for Abuse Absent Direct Duty to Child
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 State in roadway negligence case.
Jean F. Bazile v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jean F. Bazile, sued the State of Florida for ...
State not liable for coconut fall injury at park
Diaz v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence in...
Scaffold Collapse Case: Summary Judgment for Defendants Affirmed
Oropesa v. Sunbelt Rentals Scaffolding Services, Inc., Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plainti...
State Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Negligence Case
Kerns v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kerns, sued the state for negligence after a state employee allegedly caused a...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendants in car accident negligence suit.
Isaiah Omoregie v. TPS Will Clayton, LLC Lyft, Inc., Rotimi Babasola, and Aytodele Peter Olawuni, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case ...
State trooper not immune from negligence suit for off-duty accident
James Patrick Cullinan v. Jenevieve Marie Mata, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellant, James Patrick Cullinan, appealed the trial co...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Energex in Breach of Contract Case
Wood v. Energex Power, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wood, sued Energex Power, Inc. for breach of contract, alleging E...
Marathon runner's negligence claim against organizers fails on appeal
Lee v. Rock Corner Marathon, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lee, sued the defendant, Rock Corner Marathon, alleging neglig...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Transit Authority in Slip-and-Fall Case
Fulkroad v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Auth., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fulkroad, sued the Greater Cleveland Regi...
General Contractor Owes Duty of Care to Subcontractor's Employee
Ney v. May Eng. Co., L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a subcontractor could sue the general contract...