Explore 9 court opinions on Summary Judgment Standards In Tort Cases. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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FedEx not liable for contractor's driver's alleged assault
Ignacio Vega-Chavez v. A&B Logistics, Inc.; Ra'Son Austin; And FedEx Corporation, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute ...
State Not Liable for Road Defect Without Notice
Lane v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lane, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence in fa...
Association not liable for coach's sexual abuse of student
Doe v. Cal. Assn. of Directors of Activities, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former student, sued the California Asso...
City Not Liable for Sidewalk Fall Without Special Defect
Yoby v. Cleveland, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yoby, sued the defendant, Cleveland, alleging that the city's failure to m...
Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search
Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...
NCAA's 'No-Draft' Rule Upheld Against Antitrust Challenge
Diego Pavia v. NCAA, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether the NCAA's "no-draft" rule, which prevents ...
FedEx Not Liable for Contractor Driver's Negligence in PA
Tranter, M. v. Z&D Tour, Apl. of: FedEx, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Tranter, sued FedEx for injuries sustained whe...
FedEx Not Liable for Contractor Driver's Negligence in PA
Tranter, M. v. Z&D Tour, Apl. of: FedEx, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Tranter, sued FedEx for injuries sustained whe...
PennDOT's 'no-passing' zone markings insufficient for summary judgment
Pignetti, G & J, h/w, Aplts. v. PennDOT, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on April 25, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The core dispute involved whether PennDOT's "no-passing" zone markings on...