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Mador v. Armscor Precision International et al
OPINION & ORDER: 1) Court GRANTS DE 64 as to Plf's Counts Three, Six, and Seven; 2) Court DENIES DE 64 as to Plf's Counts One, Two, Four, Five, Eight, and Nine; 3) By NLT 14 days from this order, parties shall file a joint status report setting forth following: a) anticipated length of trial; b) dates of availability for trial in first half of 2027; and c) whether the parties intend to engage in mediation and, relatedly, whether parties would have interest in mediation by Mag. Judge. Signed by Judge Robert E. Wier on 8/25/2026. (RCB) cc: COR
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Verser (ID 101925) v. Williams et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The Court denies the petition under § 2254 with prejudice. The Court does not issue a certificate of appealability. Verser's writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1) is denied with prejudice. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 08/25/2026. Mailed to pro se party Dominic L. Verser at 101925 ELLSWORTH Correctional Facility PO Box 107 Ellsworth, KS 67439 by regular mail. (lgb)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
WARD v. HOPEBRIDGE
ORDER - GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; Plaintiff LaKita Ward worked as a Registered Behavior Technician ("RBT") for Defendant Hopebridge, LLC. Hopebridge has filed a motion for summary judgment. Dkt. 63. Defendant's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED, dkt. 63, as to Ms. Ward's Title VII race discrimination and retaliation claims. Her harassment/hostile work environment claim is DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to exhaust. Final judgment will issue in a separate entry. *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 8/25/2026. Copy sent to Plaintiff via U.S mail. (CKM)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Lawson v. University of Hawaii et al
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE JUNE 30, 2026 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT RE QUALIFIED IMMUNITY re 229 - Signed by SENIOR JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI on 8/25/2026. (eta)COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) at Kenlawdog@gmail.com on August 25, 2026. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
WORTHY v. MEINK
ORDER ; denying as moot 8 Motion to Dismiss Complaint; denying as moot 13 Motion to Dismiss Complaint; granting 14 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 08/25/2026. (rka)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In Re: Phyllis Moyer Maynor
The appellate court affirmed the probate court’s dismissal of a petition seeking to terminate a guardianship because the filer failed to attach the required affidavit under oath. The court ruled that a verified petition does not satisfy the statute’s express requirements and that unsworn letters or a blank form do not meet the standard for probable cause.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
ORDER. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. 15, is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Complaint, ECF No. 1, is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE and WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to CLOSE this case. All pending motions, if any, are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 8/25/2026. See attached document for full details. (MFE)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Apuzzo et al v. Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. et al
ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the attached ruling, the Defendant's 40 motion to dismiss is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Signed by Judge Michael P Shea on 8/25/2026. (GH)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Conservatorship of K.L.
The Santa Barbara Public Guardian petitioned for a conservatorship over K.L., who was found gravely disabled after a bench trial that failed to advise her of her right to a jury trial. The appellate court held that a written citation is an insufficient waiver when the trial court fails to advise the conservatee or obtain a knowing and intelligent waiver of jury rights. Consequently, the court reversed the lower court’s order and remanded the matter.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Salgado v. Unknown Party et al
ORDER: The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in favor of respondents and close this case. The Motion for Status (Doc. 9) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Krissa M Lanham on 8/25/2026. (KJ)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Poonam Mathur v. Sharad Mathur, Individually and as Ex'r of Est. of Rajendra Prashad Mathur
Poonam Mathur brought a family allowance and elective share claim against her late husband’s estate after failing to follow statutory naming conventions, leading the circuit court to dismiss her complaint. The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed that dismissal, ruling that her complaint “otherwise identified” the proper party and allowing her to amend the pleading with relation back to the original filing date.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rodriguez v. Leyva et al
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER granting 1 Petition for Habeas Corpus. Signed by Judge Jill N. Parrish on 8/24/2026. (dle)
2026-08-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jose Mejia-Henriquez v. Attorney General United States of America
Jose Mejia-Henriquez appealed the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), a decision the Third Circuit made after vacating his administrative stay of removal. The court dismissed his petition as moot because he had been removed to El Salvador and detained there on suspicion of gang activity, meaning the administrative relief was no longer relevant to his situation.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
David Levon Clark v. Tiffany Gendron Belk
The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed a state chancery court order granting physical custody of the eldest daughter to the father and the youngest daughter to the mother. The appeals court held that the lower court acted within its discretion in assessing the best interests of the children and did not disturb the custody arrangement. The father appealed the decision regarding the youngest child, but his request for physical custody of both daughters was denied.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Maine v. Robert J. Hart
Robert J. Hart appealed his conviction for tampering with a victim, domestic violence criminal threatening, and possession of cocaine base following a conditional guilty plea. He argued that the lower court erred by denying his motions to dismiss the superseding indictment for prosecutorial vindictiveness and suppressing statements without warnings. The Maine Supreme Court reviewed the record and affirmed the judgment, finding no error in the trial proceedings.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
This case addresses the statutory interpretation of provisions that allow the FDA to forfeit 180-day marketing exclusivity for generic drug applicants due to a "failure to market" or a "failure to obtain tentative approval." The court concluded that the FDA correctly interpreted one forfeiture provision but applied an incorrect causation standard for the other. Accordingly, the court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case back to the district court for further proceedings.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Paul Christian Haught v. the State of Texas
An appeals court affirmed the conviction of Paul Christian Haught for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after determining that deputies had sufficient reasonable suspicion to stop his vehicle based on an inoperable license plate light, affirming the lower court's ruling despite a clerical error regarding the specific statute applied.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
O. C. v. W. I.
The plaintiff appealed a trial court judgment awarding joint legal custody to herself and the defendant, arguing the court improperly granted unsupervised visitations without ordering the defendant to undergo psychological evaluations. The appellate court rejected this claim, holding that the trial court properly exercised its prerogative as the trier of fact and was not required to credit all the evidence presented to reach its custody decision. Additionally, the court dismissed a procedural challenge regarding the trial court's handling of a restraining order as moot because the order had expired.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
F. S. v. J. S.
The defendant appealed the trial court’s denial of his motions for leave to file a petition seeking modification of parental access and various other requests for relief. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, concluding the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the modification petition because it properly accounted for the best interest of the child.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Fisher
Robert L. Fisher appealed his conviction for manslaughter in the first degree, alleging that the trial judge improperly failed to disclose that he was applying for the position of Inspector General while presiding over the trial, which created an appearance of a lack of impartiality. The court concluded that this failed disclosure violated judicial ethics and reversed the judgment, remanding the case for a new trial.
2026-08-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Robie v. Micali et al
ims against Defendants including MPD Officer Alverez (Claims 1, 2, 3) for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted; and dismiss Robie's state law negligence claims against Defendants (Claim 4) without prejudice to her ability toREPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Complaint. For the foregoing reasons, the district judge should drop all Defendants whose acts or omissions are not the subject of any viable claim in this case; dismiss Robie's federal cla refile those negligence claims in state court. Then, the clerk of court may enter judgment and close this case. Any objections to this Report and Recommendation must be filed within fourteen days of receipt of this notice. The objection period may be extended upon motion. Follow up on Objections to R&R on 9/8/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc.(de)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Bacon et al v. Woodward et al
ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. Denying 189 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (CLP, Operations Supervisor)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
FATA v. LANG et al
MEMORANDUM. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CATHERINE HENRY ON 8/24/26. 8/24/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Hudson
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The 62 Report and Recommendation is ACCEPTED. Defendant Marvin Lorenzo Hudson's 65 Objections to the R&R are OVERRULED. Defendant Marvin Lorenzo Hudson's 33 Motion to Suppress is DENIED. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 8/24/2026. (LC1)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Garcia v. S & O, LLC
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 36 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 08/24/2026. (mll)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In Re: Estate of Terry Eugene Lyons
The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of executor Heather Lyons Roe regarding the partial grant of a year's support in the Estate of Terry Eugene Lyons because it lacked jurisdiction. The court determined that the probate court’s order was not final since it had not yet ruled on opposing party Stefka Lyons’s requests for an accounting and attorney fees.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Pepe v. Pratt & Whitney
Andrea Pepe appealed a trial court decision granting summary judgment to Pratt & Whitney on her complaint alleging gender discrimination in violation of the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s judgment, adopting the trial court’s memorandum of decision as the proper statement of the facts and applicable law.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Matthias v. Trader Joe's Company
ORDER Adopting Magistrate Judge's Recommendation. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that: (1) Plaintiff's Objection [Doc. 42] is OVERRULED; (2) The Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge [Doc. 41] is ADOPTED AS MODIFIED; (3) Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Employment Discrimination Complaint [Doc. 20] is GRANTED; (4) Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED without prejudice but without leave to amend; (5) To the extent that Plaintiff does not seek leave to amend her Complaint by September 14, 2026, this Court will direct the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in favor of Defendant and terminate this case without further notice to Plaintiff. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 8/24/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(ggill, )
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Miranda
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE AND STATEMENTS as to Anthony Gene Miranda (1) the Court GRANTS IN PART AND DENIES IN PART the Motion (ECF No. 48). The Court ORDERS as follows: 1. The Motion is GRANTED as to the statements Miranda made during Stage 2, which are hereby SUPPRESSED. 2. The Motion is DENIED in all other respects. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 08/24/2026. (jrobe, ) Modified to correct text on 8/24/2026 (jrobe, ).
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Cisneros-Panameno
Pretrial Order as to Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno re 72 MOTION in Limine 1-9 filed by USA, 75 MOTIONS in Limine filed by Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings as to Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno: 72 MOTION in Limine 1-9 filed by USA, 75 MOTIONS in Limine filed by Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno., Motions terminated: 72 MOTION in Limine 1-9 filed by USA, 69 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Ex-Parte Application and Declaration of Samantha Jaffe in Support of Order Authorizing Indigent Rule 17(B) Subpoena filed by Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno, 75 MOTIONS in Limine filed by Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno, 39 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal EX PARTE MOTION TO ENFORCE SEALED ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBPOENA TO CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL UNDER FED. R. CRIM. PRO 17(C); DECLARATION OF COUNSEL IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE MOTION TO ENFORCE; [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Jose Alberto Cisneros-Panameno. Telephone Conference set for 8/27/2026 01:30 PM before Judge James Donato.. Signed by Judge James Donato on 8/24/2026. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2026)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Wolski v. Reff et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Jaycee T. Reff, City of Jefferson City, Tennessee. The Court (1) GRANTS Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment [Doc. 27] as it relates to the claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and DISMISSES those claims WITH PREJUDICE and (2) DISMISSES the remaining state claims WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No claims remain in this action. Accordingly, an appropriate judgment shall enter. Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 8/24/2026. (DCB)
2026-08-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jerry Jordan v. the State of Texas
Jerry Jordan appeals a life sentence imposed for continuous sexual abuse of a child, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence regarding the victim's testimony and the specific timing of the abuse. The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, finding that the evidence was legally sufficient to support the verdict because a rational juror could find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re J.H.
Mother appealed the judgment terminating her parental rights and granting permanent custody of her daughter J.H. to SCJFS, but the appellate court affirmed the lower court’s decision. The opinion supported the termination based on testimony that, despite largely completing case plans, the parents failed to safely parent J.H. and could not address the removal concerns due to their inability to process information and deny previous abuse.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Vencel v. Vencel
This matter involves an appeal of John V. Vencel, Jr. challenging the trial court’s divorce judgment after a trial regarding property division and allegations of financial misconduct. The court decided to affirm the judgment in part, reverse it in part, and remand the case back to the trial court for further proceedings.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Slabe v. Slabe
Appellant Brendan Slabe appeals the trial court’s decisions finding him in contempt for failing to pay spousal support arrears and fining him for each offense, along with ordering him to pay wife Kimberly Slabe’s attorney fees. After reviewing the record and testimony regarding employment status and trust assets, the court found no reversible error and "affirmed the trial court’s judgment."
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Samuel Arthur Thompson
Samuel Thompson, a former stadium engineer convicted of computer intrusion charges and crimes involving child pornography, appeals after representing himself at trial. His appeal challenges several rulings, including the denial of motions to continue the trial and limit a child victim's testimony. The Eleventh Circuit states it is unpersuaded by these arguments and affirms his convictions.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Ixcolgonzalez
The Government appealed the military judge's ruling to suppress digital evidence obtained during a search for evidence of suspected child pornography offenses. The Armed Forces Court of Appeals held that the suppression error occurred because the search authorization was sufficiently particularized and incorporated the supporting affidavit. As a result, the court set aside the decision of the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Armour
United States v. Armour concerns an appeal regarding a court-martial involving charges of conspiracy and possession of child pornography, where the defense sought to suppress evidence seized from electronic devices after investigators failed to obtain a warrant for subsequent searches. The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces affirmed the decision of the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate the second suppression ruling, holding that the military judge abused his discretion by applying the exclusionary rule based on an erroneous view of the independent source doctrine.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Lee
State v. Lee involves an appeal from a circuit court decision to suppress evidence seized from the defendant's vehicle based on a finding that the search warrant return was filed 50 days late in violation of Hawaii Penal Procedure Rule 41(d). While the lower court suppressed the evidence on this procedural ground, the appellate court concluded that the warrant was proper because the affidavit establishing it contained sufficient probable cause. The court found probable cause based on a controlled purchase and a confidential source's information alleging the defendant was distributing crystal methamphetamine.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Garces, Jr. ICA s
The Hawaii Supreme Court held that the state constitution requires law enforcement to provide a fifth Miranda warning regarding the right to cease questioning, though this new rule applies only prospectively and does not apply to this specific case. Consequently, the Court affirmed the murder conviction, concluding that the defendant had knowingly and voluntarily waived his existing Miranda rights despite his mental distress.
2026-08-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)