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Hertneky v. Hertneky
The Eleventh Appellate District of Ohio affirmed a Portage County trial court’s judgment granting a divorce to a hearing-impaired couple who proceeded largely pro se. The appellate court found no errors of law despite the wife's claims regarding spousal support and a guardian ad litem, ultimately upholding the lower court's decision.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Auck v. Stump
Mark Stump appealed the judgment overruling his motion for relief from paternity and request for recovery of child support payments after DNA testing revealed results suggesting a different father. The court of appeals affirmed the decision, finding no abuse of discretion by the trial court in adopting the magistrate’s decision and that Stump suffered no prejudice regarding the lack of a formal reference order.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Marriage of Jessica L. and Sammer Z.
This case involves a decade-long custody dispute over a child, stemming from a family court order awarding the father joint legal and primary physical custody. The appellate court reversed the custody order, concluding that the trial court committed prejudicial error by failing to apply a statutory presumption regarding domestic violence perpetrators. The judgment was reversed and the case remanded to the trial court for limited proceedings to apply the relevant statute and issue a new custody order.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Williams v. Lynds
District Judge Julia E. Kobick: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ON RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS entered. For the foregoing reasons, Lynds' motion to dismiss, ECF 18, is GRANTED. Williams' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, ECF 1, and his motion for leave to amend, ECF 27, are DENIED. The Court declines to issue a certificate of appealability under 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c). The Clerk shall enter an order of dismissal. SO ORDERED. (Currie, Haley)
2026-09-08 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Brandel
Appellant Steven L. Brandel appealed the imposition of consecutive sentences for three counts of gross sexual imposition against three minor victims. After pleading guilty to the charges in February 2025, the trial court sentenced Brandel to consecutive prison terms. The Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment and upheld the sentence.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Bosman
Charl W. Bosman appealed the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas’ sentencing him to a total indefinite term of 18 to 23 years after a jury found him guilty of rape and gross sexual imposition of a minor under 13 years of age. The Eleventh Appellate District Court of Ohio affirmed the conviction and sentence, upholding the trial court’s judgment.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Conneaut v. Stanis
Felix Stanis appeals his conviction for misconduct at an emergency after remaining on a roof deemed an immediate collapse hazard, arguing the situation had stabilized and did not meet the legal definition of an emergency. The Eleventh Appellate District found that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and held that the jury did not deliver a manifest miscarriage of justice. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Moore
State v. Moore concerns the appeal of a conviction for aggravated possession of drugs following a traffic stop in Lima, Ohio where police conducted a pat-down of the defendant and later seized methamphetamine. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s judgment, rejecting the defendant’s argument that the warrantless search violated her Fourth Amendment rights.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Mathis v. State
Holly Anne Mathis appealed the denial of her petition for post-conviction relief asserting claims of prosecutorial misconduct, discovery abuse, ineffective assistance of counsel, and actual innocence. The Supreme Court of Montana affirmed the lower court’s denial of these requests and the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum. The opinion also affirms Mathis’s prior felony incest conviction from her direct appeal.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Adom v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s summary judgment for the California Department of Corrections, holding that a reasonable jury could find plaintiff Bilal Adom suffered discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act when prison staff abruptly terminated his access to incontinence supplies for nearly five months. The panel ruled that the prison is not excused from providing a reasonable accommodation merely because it determined the supplies were medically unnecessary or not indicated. Additionally, the court remanded to determine whether Adom has sufficient standing to seek a permanent injunction ordering these accommodations.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Taylor v. Japan Brake Industrial Co, Ltd.
Melissa Taylor appeals the denial of Japan Brake Industrial Company, Ltd.’s motion to dismiss her asbestos survivorship and wrongful death claims for lack of personal jurisdiction. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court’s order, ruling that the plaintiff established specific personal jurisdiction over Japan Brake through its stream-of-commerce activity and sales in Illinois. The court opinion was delivered by Justice Cates, with concurrence from Justices Boie and Hackett.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jeffrey Donelle Hampton v. Commonwealth of Virginia
Following convictions for reckless firearm handling, unlawfully discharging a firearm, and possessing a firearm after a prior felony, the trial court sentenced Jeffrey Hampton to ten years of incarceration and he appealed claiming the court abused its discretion. The appeals court affirmed the trial court’s judgment, rejecting his argument that the sentencing remarks constituted an abuse of discretion.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Perez v. Carusillo
The Supreme Court of Connecticut reversed the trial court’s denial of the defendant’s petition to be adjudicated a de facto parent, holding that the lower court misapplied the statutory standard by prioritizing the parents’ custody wishes over the children’s best interests. The court determined that the appeal is not moot regarding the child who reached the age of majority because an adjudication of de facto parentage would confer legal interests that survive the child’s adulthood.
2026-09-08 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Peter A. J. Liggatt v. Susanne v. Liggatt
Peter Liggatt appealed a non-final order granting his wife exclusive authority to retain a realtor and enter into a listing agreement without his signature. The Sixth District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, finding that the order did not confer the right to immediate possession or monetary relief that would render it appealable under Florida law.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Bailey v. Lowery
ORDER re:1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Thomas Justin Bailey is DENIED and DISMISSED with prejudice, and that Bailey is DENIED a Certificate of Appealability in connection with this dismissal. Additionally, the Court certifies that any appeal by Bailey of this judgment would be without merit and therefore not taken in good faith, thus denying him entitlement to appeal in forma pauperis. It is ORDERED that Bailey's motions for consideration of new case law 33,34,35,36,37 are GRANTED. Bailey's 31 Motion for Immediate and Favorable Action is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to update the docket heading accordingly. Signed by District Judge Kristi K. DuBose on 9/4/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner) (jmr) Modified on 9/4/2026 (jmr).
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jenkins v. Belk Incorporated et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Corey L Maze on 09/04/2026. (CLD)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jones v. Nucor Rebar Fabrication
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER adopting 32 Report and Recommendations. Jones's 34 Objection to the Report is OVERRULED. Finding no clear error in the remainder of the Report, the court ADOPTS it in its entirety. The 17 Amended Complaint is DISMISSED. The court directs the Clerk of Court to close the case. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 9/4/2026. (mh)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Whalen v. Tyska et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER : The Court GRANTS Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment (ECF Nos. 57 and 59) with respect to Counts I, II, and III of Mr. Whalen's Third Amended Complaint in C.A. No. 1:24-cv-00347 but DENIES Defendants' Motions with respect to all his other claims. Consistent with the Court's finding that Mr. Whalen was not a seaman and is therefore not entitled to maintenance and cure, the Court also GRANTS Defendants' requested declaratory judgment under Count I of their Counterclaim (ECF No. 55). So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 9/4/2026. Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-00347-MSM-PAS, 1:24-cv-00523-MSM-PAS(Potter, Carrie)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Riley v. FCA US LLC
Memorandum Opinion and Order. It is ORDERED that Defendant's 22 Motion for Summary Judgment be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED. Judge James R. Knepp II on 9/4/2026. (S,JM)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Baird v. Daniels
Bradley Baird sued Art Daniels for wrongful termination, but Daniels counterclaimed for a loan balance and failed to receive sufficient notice of the trial date. The appellate court found that Baird did not receive adequate constructive notice and reversed the judgment regarding Daniels's counterclaim, remanding the cause to the trial court.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
DI BENEDETTO v. THE LOCKWOOD GROUP, LLC et al
OPINION. Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 9/4/2026. (dnw)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Avery v. Bentz et al
ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT. This action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B); 2 Application To Proceed in Forma Pauperis is DENIED as moot; and 3 original and 11 amended Emergency Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Declaratory Relief are DENIED as moot. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 9/4/2026. (TJC)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Bolden v. Sigh et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by Judge Greg N. Stivers on 9/4/2026 denying 5 Motion to Dismiss. cc: Counsel (JM)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Wilson et al
OPINION & ORDER as to Howard Duane Wilson, Aaron Wayne Dickerson: The Court GRANTS Dickerson's motion to suppress, DE 25, in which Wilson joined, see DE 32; DE 34. Evidence obtained from the search of Dickerson's person and resultingly Wilson's vehicle shall be suppressed, as to both Defendants, from the Government's case-in-chief. Signed by Judge Robert E. Wier on 09/04/2026. (KJA)cc: COR,USM,USP (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/4/2026: # (1) Sealed Exhibit, # (2) Sealed Exhibit) (KJA). OPINION & ORDER as to Howard Duane Wilson, Aaron Wayne Dickerson: The Court GRANTS Dickerson's motion to suppress, DE 25, in which Wilson joined, see DE 32; DE 34. Evidence obtained from the search of Dickerson's person and resultingly Wilson's vehicle shall be suppressed, as to both Defendants, from the Government's case-in-chief. Signed by Judge Robert E. Wier on 09/04/2026. (KJA)cc: COR,USM,USP (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/4/2026: # (1) Sealed Exhibit, # (2) Sealed Exhibit) (KJA).
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: The petition for habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is hereby granted. Respondents are ordered to effect the release of petitioner on or before September 14, 2026, and they are further ordered to provide notice to this Court when such relief has been given. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 9/4/2026. (jal)
2026-09-04 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re Estate of Mueller
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on whether a confessed judgment stemming from a Nebraska settlement agreement could be set off against an heir's inheritance after a long-running dispute. While the Court of Appeals had held the judgment was a debt that must be set off, the Supreme Court reversed, holding that the Nebraska court's interpretation of the settlement agreement, governed by the parties' choice-of-law clause and comity principles, established there was no debt owed to the estate.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Barnes
Rico Terez Barnes appealed his convictions by arguing that his consent to a search of his person was invalid due to coercion or overreach and that the plain view exception did not apply to a marijuana cigar observed in his car. The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the judgment, concluding that the State carried its burden to establish probable cause for the seizure under the plain view exception and that the defendant's consent to the search was valid and properly scoped.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Ivy Sisson v. State of Indiana
Ivy Sisson was convicted of multiple offenses, including kidnapping and confinement, and appeals those convictions based on an alleged Fourth Amendment violation and substantive double jeopardy. The court held that the warrantless search of the defendant's girlfriend’s condo was admissible because she voluntarily consented to the search. As a result, the appeals court affirmed convictions for Level 3 felony kidnapping and Level 5 felony domestic battery but vacated Sisson’s other convictions and remanded the case.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Arizona v. Erick Antonio Diliz
The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated Erick Diliz’s convictions for first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful flight and remanded the case for a new trial. While the opinion opened a discussion regarding the admissibility of Diliz’s interview statements, the provided text cuts off before stating whether the court found he waived his rights or if a violation occurred.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
People v. Moore
Defendant Tony Moore appealed the denial of his pro se successive petition for postconviction relief asserting actual innocence, citing a new affidavit that claims an eyewitness was pressured to falsely identify him as the shooter. The appellate court determined that if the affidavit is accepted as true, Moore has stated a colorable claim of actual innocence that undermines confidence in the trial verdict. Therefore, the court reversed the lower court’s decision and remanded the case for further proceedings and the appointment of counsel.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Robert Pennington, Jr.
Robert Pennington was stopped twice for traffic violations, and evidence found following a dog sniff led to drug charges for which he moved to suppress the evidence and dismiss his indictment on grounds of selective and vindictive prosecution. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of both motions.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Robert Pennington, Jr.
Robert Pennington, Jr. was stopped twice on Interstate 57, with the second initiated by a canine officer that led to a dog sniff and the discovery of drugs. He challenged the district court's denial of his motions to suppress the evidence and dismiss the indictment based on claims of selective prosecution and vindictive prosecution. The appeals court affirmed the district court's decisions.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Guzman v. Super. Ct.
Defendant Nathan Scott Wigle sought to lower a $20 million bond required to stay enforcement of a personal injury judgment, arguing he could not obtain sufficient sureties for the full amount. Petitioner Raúl Velázquez Guzman challenged this order, arguing that Wigle was not "indigent" under the relevant statute due to his assets. The appellate court denied the petition for writ of mandate or prohibition, concluding that "indigent" refers to a person unable to obtain sufficient sureties, rather than a person of absolute destitution.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re: Guardianship of E.K.
This consolidated appeal concerned the termination of parental rights as to five children and the appointment of co-guardians for a sixth child. Parents challenged the Family Court’s orders, disputing issues regarding RK1’s consent to the Permanent Plan, statutory findings for adoption, the law of the case doctrine, and ICWA inquiries. Resolving the parents' arguments, the Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms the Family Court’s decisions.
2026-09-04 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Allen v. Allen
David Allen appealed the probate court’s order invalidating a deed transferring Temple Farm to his brother, Peter Allen, alleging undue influence and lack of capacity. The Supreme Court of New Hampshire vacated that order and remanded the case with instructions to dismiss due to the trial court's lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Bullard et al v. Unified Door & Hardware Group, LLC
MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE MIA ROBERTS PEREZ ON 9/3/26. 9/3/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
MEJIA v. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEPTA) et al
MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 9/3/26. 9/3/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Clinical Resource Network v. Medpace, Inc.
ORDER granting 63 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Susan J. Dlott on 9/3/2026. (wam)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Bundy v. Rock Entertainment Group
Appellants Tim and Ruth Bundy challenged the trial court’s summary judgment for the Rock Entertainment Group, alleging the court applied an erroneous summary judgment standard and failed to exclude a defense expert report. After reviewing the record and noting the Bundys' history of harassing ticketing agents and security staff following a specific incident at a basketball game, the appellate court affirmed the summary judgment.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
MACY v. THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION, ORDER, AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE signed by MAG/JUDGE L. PATRICK AULD on 09/03/2026, that (A) the Motion to Seal (Docket Entry 14) is DENIED and (B) Docket Entries 15, 16, and 17 are STRICKEN. IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Motion to Dismiss (Docket Entry 12) be GRANTED as to Plaintiff's federal claims pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and that the Court decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over her state claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(c)(3). (ssc)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)