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Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-o...
School district not liable for student bullying under state-created danger doctrine
M. D. v. Momence Community Unified School District 1, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, M.D., a minor student, alleged that ...
Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-...
Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-...
Prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim fails at preliminary injunction stage
Luther Poynter v. Aaron Bennett, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction ...
8th Circuit: Prison official not deliberately indifferent to inmate assault
Lowell Martin, Jr. v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary inju...
Prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim for failure to protect fails at preliminary injunction stage
Abre Jackson v. Marc Anastacio, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction...
Eighth Circuit: City Not Liable for Sidewalk Fall Without Deliberate Indifference
Lee Brown v. City of Dermott Arkansas, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fifth Circuit: School District Not Liable for Teacher's Alleged Harassment
M.K. v. Pearl River Cty Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by M.K....
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...
Prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim for failure to protect denied preliminary injunction
Walker v. Senecal, decided by Second Circuit on March 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the pl...