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WILSON v. HYLTON et al
OPINION filed. Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 9/3/2026. (kht)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Willie Jean Knighten v. VitalCore Health Strategies, LLC
Willie Jean Knighten sued VitalCore Health Strategies, alleging she was wrongfully terminated for reporting illegal medical practices and refusing to participate in them under the Mississippi public-policy exceptions to employment-at-will. The trial court granted summary judgment to the employer, reasoning that Knighten failed to identify conduct that could subject the physician to criminal penalties under the *McArn* exceptions. The Supreme Court of Mississippi ultimately affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in favor of the employer.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Johnson v. Olson et al
OPINION AND ORDER: This action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to prosecute. The application to proceed in forma pauperis of Plaintiff Paul E. Johnson 2 is DENIED. Johnson's motion for consideration of court-appointed counsel for vulnerable adults and for an extension of time 5 is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion). Signed by Chief Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 9/3/2026.(RMM)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Fuller v. Sefas Innovation, Inc.
Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered granting in part and denying in part 17 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; denying 17 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. (MZ)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Baez v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Denying 19 Motion to Dismiss; Denying 20 Motion to Dismiss; Denying 22 Motion to Dismiss; Approves 26 and adopts the discovery and dispositive motions deadline provided therein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 9/3/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk)
2026-09-03 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Iverson I. v. France F.
The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a county court judgment denying the petitioner extraordinary relief under G.L. c. 211, § 3, and ruled that an adequate remedy exists through the ordinary appellate process despite his failure to timely appeal previous orders. The court held that the petition did not present the type of exceptional matter requiring high-level intervention and that review under other statutes would suffice for his interlocutory orders.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rosene v. United States
Plaintiff Joshua R. Rosene challenged his disenrollment and separation from the Coast Guard Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination course, arguing that the Coast Guard’s actions were arbitrary and lacked substantial evidence. The United States Court of Federal Claims denied Rosene's motion and granted the government's cross-motion, finding that the Coast Guard’s decision was supported by substantial evidence and that any procedural errors were harmless. The Court ultimately ruled that Rosene is not entitled to continued active duty pay.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
J. WALKER AND ASSOCIATES, LLC v. STEPHANIE SALEEM
In this appeal of a divorce-related dispute over attorney fee liens, the Court of Appeals reversed a trial court order awarding $13,000 in damages to Stephanie Saleem and affirmed an award of $4,025 in attorney fees to Toronto Roberts. The court held that the payments Saleem was required to make to Roberts under a prior contempt order were prepayments of an existing obligation, rather than damages the court should award her. Therefore, the damages award was reversed in light of the earlier "law of the case," while the attorney fees for Roberts were upheld.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Thompson
Dwayne Thompson appeals a 36-month prison sentence for a failure-to-verify charge stemming from his obligations to register as a sex offender. The appellate court reviewed the record and affirmed the trial court’s judgment, finding that the guilty plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Teter
Billy Joe Teter appeals his conviction for gross sexual imposition, arguing that the State failed to provide sufficient evidence of sexual contact or the use of force to support the charge. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, ruling that the trial court did not err in denying his motions for acquittal because the State presented sufficient evidence to prove the elements of the offense.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Moore
Richard L. Moore appeals his conviction and sentencing for alleged rapes, kidnappings, and gross sexual imposition against victims C.H. and T.S., challenging preindictment delay, the right to separate trials, and the admissibility of evidence. After considering these arguments, the appellate court affirmed the judgment and the lower court's rulings.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Jones
Shanaja Jones appealed the resentencing imposed after a prior reversal found that her previous sentence improperly considered her silence, arguing the trial court lacked clear and convincing evidence to justify ordering consecutive sentences. The appellate court affirmed the sentence, emphasizing that it must exercise extreme deference to the trial court’s judgment regarding the appropriateness of consecutive incarceration.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Carnagie
Richard Carnagie appealed the imposition of consecutive sentences on his rape convictions after entering guilty pleas to multiple counts, asserting that the order was in error. The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that the consecutive sentences were properly imposed under Ohio law and supported by the record.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Pennsylvania Insurance Company v. Federal Express Corporation
Pennsylvania Insurance Company appealed a district court ruling that preempted state law negligence claims against Federal Express but found the company liable for $100 under the limitations of a shipping contract. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the judgment, upholding the finding that FedEx breached the contract by removing the box containing the missing watch.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Town of Nahant v. Northeastern University
This case involves a dispute between the Town of Nahant and Northeastern University over the East Point peninsula, where the town sought to exercise eminent domain authority to take conservation and access easements after the university announced plans to expand its campus. Northeastern challenged the taking as a bad-faith attempt to block its development in violation of the *Pheasant Ridge* decision, a position affirmed by a Superior Court judge. The Supreme Judicial Court reversed the lower court’s decision, concluding that the town has met its burden to show a proper public purpose and that the record does not demonstrate the bad-faith circumstances present in *Pheasant Ridge*, and remanded the matter for the town to proceed with the taking.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
White v. United States
Larry White, Jr. appeals his convictions for firearm offenses, arguing police violated his Fourth Amendment rights by accessing his GPS data without a warrant to locate him. The court affirmed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence, finding that Mr. White’s reasonable expectation of privacy was diminished due to his supervised status and GPS monitoring agreement. However, the court vacated the denial of his ineffective assistance of counsel claim and remanded the case for further proceedings.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Quarles v. United States (amended opinion)
Marc Anthony Quarles challenged the denial of his motion to suppress a gun, arguing the police lacked reasonable, articulable suspicion to stop him. The appeals court agreed with this argument and vacated his convictions, remanding the case for further proceedings.
2026-09-03 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Sandford v. Sandford
The appellate court reversed the trial court's adjustments to trust distributions, determining that the equalization provision does not permit deductions for rental and sale proceeds and that claims regarding those transactions are barred by the statute of limitations. Regarding a separate property dispute, the court affirmed the trial court’s decision to deny Mark’s petition to quiet title, finding that he failed to prove the quitclaim deed conveyed only legal title rather than the beneficial interest.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Smith
OPINION AND ORDER denying 23 Motion to Suppress by Kadeem J Smith (1). Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 9/2/2026. (merc)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. 1. Petitioner Jose C.D.'s Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 10 is DENIED.2. The Court's August 27, 2026 Order 14 is VACATED.3. The Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIED.4. This matter is DISMISSED.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 9/2/2026. (LC1)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Herrera Marin v. Putra
OPINION; Judgment to issue; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Rosario Aguilar v. The Crawford Group, Inc. et al
District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, AGLIC's Motion to Dismiss Dkt. 136 is GRANTED.SO ORDERED. (CEH)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Correia De Pina v. Moniz et al
District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, Petitioner's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Dkt. 13, is GRANTED. The Respondents are ORDERED to release the Petitioner immediately. (CEH)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Young v. Gavin et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying as moot 17 Defendant's Second Motion to Dismiss; granting 25 Defendant's Third Motion to Dismiss; denying without prejudice 28 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; Plaintiff shall file with the Court and shall serve on each Defendant any renewed motion for leave to amend no later than September 23, 2026. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 9/2/2026. (c/m to P on 9/2/2026 heps, Deputy Clerk)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Commonwealth v. Pinney
Frederick Pinney appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction for the 2014 death of TayClair Moore, challenging the admission of DNA evidence from substitutions analysts who relied on the report of an absent analyst. The Appeals Court agreed with the Commonwealth that the DNA testimony was admitted in error because it relied on an absent analyst's report. Because this error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the court vacated the defendant's conviction.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BURGMAN
ORDER granting 25 Motion to Continue Trial in the Interests of Justice. This case is continued to the February term of court in the VALDOSTA DIVISION as to LAWSON BURGMAN JR (1). Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/2/2026. (ksl)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
FREDERICK et al v. NESTOR XAMPALA DBA TREE AMIGOS et al
ORDER granting re 25 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by ANALISE FREDERICK, RACHEL CARTER, ABIGAIL FREDERICK. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/1/2026. (ksl)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
FREDERICK et al v. NESTOR XAMPALA DBA TREE AMIGOS et al
JUDGMENT of dismissal. (ksl)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
DE SORIANO v. BOPP et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 9/2/2026. (lccjn1)
2026-09-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Schmidt v. Taylor, Taylor
In an attempt to join Wisconsin residents as defendants in a probate case, a decedent’s sister alleged they unduly influenced her brother's decision to leave assets to his own children. The trial court dismissed the Wisconsin defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction in Florida, ruling they did not commit tortious acts or consent to jurisdiction there. The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s ruling, finding no factual, legal, or procedural error.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Iowa v. Dartangan James Leonard
After law enforcement stopped a car driven by Dartangan Leonard—whose possession of a legal medical marijuana card was corroborated by a vape pen—the officers searched the vehicle after a drug dog alerted near the rear passenger door and found ten pounds of marijuana. Leonard appealed the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress, arguing that the known presence of legal cannabidiol undercut the grounds for the warrantless search. The appellate court agreed that the totality of the circumstances established probable cause to search and affirmed Leonard’s conviction.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Smith
The State of Ohio appealed the dismissal of an assault charge, arguing the trial court improperly allowed an oral motion and that the statutory speedy trial time had expired. The court held that while trial courts have discretion to hear oral motions, it agreed with the State that the charges were still within the statutory time limit. Accordingly, the appellate court reversed the trial court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Smith
James Smith appealed a Hamilton County Municipal Court misdemeanor assault conviction, arguing that the evidence proved he struck the victim in self-defense rather than committing assault. The court rejected the argument that the manifest weight of the evidence favored Smith and affirmed the conviction. Additionally, the court held that the appeal was not moot despite Smith having served his one-day sentence.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Reed
Michael Reed appealed convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon while under a disability following a juvenile adjudication for complicity to aggravated robbery. The court held that the Second Amendment permits prosecution for carrying a concealed weapon but prohibits total and presumptively permanent disarmament based on that adjudication. Accordingly, the judgment was partially reversed, and the weapons-under-disability conviction was remanded for dismissal.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Norma I. Velez Rivera v. Leidimar C. Lopes
This case involves a personal injury lawsuit stemming from a car accident where the defendant argued to the jury that a medical record did not support a permanent injury claim despite successfully excluding that specific evidence as inadmissible hearsay. The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the plaintiff's motion for a new trial, holding that any misleading argument stemming from the proper exclusion of evidence was harmless error.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Osee Bob Paul v. State of Florida
The defendant appeals a DUI conviction, arguing that a prosecutor's comment improperly shifted the burden of proof to him to prove his innocence. The court concluded that the prosecutor's reference to the defendant's refusal to take field sobriety tests was proper commentary on evidence of guilt and did not actually constitute a shift in the burden, leading the court to affirm the conviction.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Florida v. Sean Michael Marlin
State of Florida v. Sean Michael Marlin involves the appeal of an order granting a motion to suppress blood draw results taken without a warrant following a fatal motorcycle accident, where the defendant argued law enforcement lacked exigent circumstances. The court stated that it disagrees with the State’s arguments and affirms the order, though the provided opinion text cuts off before completing the analysis.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Idaho v. Charles Davis Mooney Jr
Charles Davis Mooney Jr. appeals an amended judgment of conviction following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault, injury to a child, and driving under the influence, challenging the district court's authority to clarify credit for time served. The court held that the district court had jurisdiction to enter the judgment but erred by conducting a resentencing hearing outside of Mooney’s presence. Therefore, the court vacated the amended judgment and remanded the case for resentencing in Mooney’s presence.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Lundquist
George Lundquist appeals convictions for two counts of DUII and one count of reckless driving after arguing he was denied counsel during his arraignment. The court concludes that although Lundquist was entitled to a lawyer, the error was harmless, resulting in an affirmation of his convictions.
2026-09-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Alshalabi, et al.
JUDGMENT on sentencing held on 8/28/2026 as to Melissa L. Chastain: Plea of guilty to Counts 1 & 27 of the Second Superseding Indictment. Probation for a term of 2 years. $200 special assessment. $4,237,854.06 restitution. Defendant shall forfeit the money judgment as ordered by the Court in its Forfeiture Order consisting of a $1,648,670.58 money judgment (Doc. No. 859). Counts 19, 20, 21, 23, 31, 32, 35, and 38 are dismissed on motion by Government. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 9/1/2026. (dt)
2026-09-01 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)