Explore 6 court opinions on Special Relationship Doctrine. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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City Not Liable for Failure to Prevent Crime Absent Special Relationship
Broadview Hts. v. Dunn, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that t...
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 ...
Ohio Court Affirms No Duty of Care for Visitation Supervisor
G.M. v. T.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, G.M., sought to hold the defendant, T.B., liable for injuries sustained by G.M.'...
DC Not Liable for Employee Harassment Under DCHRA Without Specific Statute
Jane Doe v. DC, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the District of Columbia ("DC") could be held liable under the Distri...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Claim Against Former AG Bondi
Lisa Barnhill v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Lisa B...
School district liable for failing to address student's sexual harassment claims
PB-80 Doe v. Amherst Cent. Sch. Dist., decided by New York Appellate Division on March 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, a former student, sued the school district alleging...