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Commonwealth v. Wilson, C., Aplt.
Clifford Wilson challenged his conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia after police found heroin packaging in his vehicle during an inventory search following a suspected overdose, asserting he was entitled to immunity under the Drug Overdose Response Immunity Act. The Majority concluded that the evidence was discovered independent of seeking emergency assistance, thereby precluding immunity for the paraphernalia charge. A dissenting justice disagreed with this interpretation, arguing that the statutory language supports immunity for the overdose victim.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re P.C.
Michelle C. appeals the juvenile court’s denial of her request for reunification services and liberalized visitation, arguing the court abused its discretion by denying the petition without an evidentiary hearing. The appellate court affirms the decision, holding that the juvenile court was not required to accept Mother’s pro se filing because she was represented by counsel and her petition did not concern representation by counsel.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Cabral v. Pali Momi Medical Center
Leonard Cabral, Jr. died five days after being released from Pali Momi Medical Center, prompting his estate to appeal a jury verdict that exonerated the hospital. The Intermediate Court of Appeals held that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment regarding the hospital's potential vicarious liability for a non-employee doctor, while affirming the denial of a motion for a new trial. Consequently, the appeals court affirmed part of the judgment, vacated part of it, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
People of Michigan v. Mandy Marie Benn
An appellate judge dissented from a ruling to remand for resentencing, concluding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in ordering consecutive sentences for two second-degree murder convictions stemming from an intoxicated driving accident. The author found that the trial court sufficiently articulated its rationale by detailing the defendant’s lack of remorse, history of narcotics addiction, and the necessity of protecting the public, arguing that the decision qualified as a single act of discretion rather than multiple sequential ones.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Denise Doerr v. Kaleb A. Doerr
The Court of Appeals ruled that the portion of a decedent’s estate not passing to a surviving spouse must be divided equally among all issue, reversing the lower court’s determination that only one child was entitled to that share. The appellate court also reversed the lower court’s orders directing the surviving spouse to pay only one child for Errol’s interest in the marital home and to sell the remaining marital property, stating that the court lacked authority to order the sale because all interest-holders share that right. The court remanded the matter for the court to divide payment among all four children and to settle how the shared interests in the remaining marital property are defined.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Bennett
Erick Bennett appealed a trial court decision denying his motion to vacate his murder conviction based on fraud, arguing the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction once he began serving his sentence. The court agreed that a sentence terminates jurisdiction but held the trial court improperly denied, rather than dismissed, the motion, remanding the case for entry of judgment dismissing the motion.
2026-08-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
VAUGHN v. THOMAS COUNTY GEORGIA et al
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis ; denying 3 Motion. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W. LOUIS SANDS on 8/17/2026 (tlf). (Main Document 4 replaced on 8/17/2026) (elp).
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Bucknor v. County of Contra Costa et al
ORDER Denying Request for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order and to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on August 17, 2026. (rfllc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/17/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Tolson v. Bristol Bay Alliance Fuels, LLC et al
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 105 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Bristol Alliance Fuels, LLC, 97 Motion to Strike filed by Robert Tolson, 128 Motion to Strike filed by Bristol Alliance Fuels, LLC, 117 Motion for Hearing filed by Robert Tolson, 124 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Robert Tolson, 115 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Robert Tolson, 104 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Bristol Alliance Fuels, LLC, 119 Motion to Strike filed by Bristol Alliance Fuels, LLC. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Aaron Christian Peterson on 8/17/26. (LMH, COURT STAFF)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Horne v. Biolife Plasma
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - The court GRANTS 4 BioLife's Motion to Dismiss. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 8/17/2026. (mh)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Cooper Equipment Co. et al v. Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders of America, Inc.
ORDER ADOPTING IN PART REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 217 Report and Recommendations. Signed by Judge Micaela Alvarez. (mgr)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Brewer v. United States of America
ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE IN PART AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE IN PART, GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND CERTAIN CLAIMS, AND DENYING 14 MOTION TO BEGIN DISCOVERY. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/17/26. (shl)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Abdullaev et al v. System Freight, Inc. et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER AND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RE 12: By order dated December 22, 2025, the Hon. Orelia E. Merchant, United States District Judge, referred plaintiff Ilkhom Toirov's motions to sever, amend and remand to me. For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum and Order & Report and Recommendation, Toirov's motion to sever his claims from Abdullaevs claims is denied; and the motion for leave to file an amended complaint to join New York resident Alexander Burtsev as a defendant is granted pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(e). Toirov is directed to file an amended complaint within fourteen days of this order. Upon the filing of an amended complaint that joins Burtsev, the court respectfully recommends that this case be remanded to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Kings County. Any objections to this Report and Recommendation must be filed electronically within fourteen days. Failure to file objections within the specified time waives the right to appeal the district court's order. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1); FED. R. CIV. P. 72, 6(a), 6(d). Respectfully submitted by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 8/17/2026. See attached Memorandum & Order and Report & Recommendation for details. (JM)
2026-08-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Jamar J. Myers
This case concerns defendant Jamar J. Myers, who sought to withdraw his guilty plea after prevailing on appeal regarding the suppression of evidence in a separate indictment. The Supreme Court held that, under the specific circumstances of this case, he must be permitted to withdraw his plea, though it did not decide whether that right extends universally to all defendants in similar conditional plea agreements.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Loofbourrow
Shawn C. Loofbourrow appealed his conviction for corrupting another with drugs and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, arguing that the State failed to prove he furnished the psilocybin mushrooms purchased by his partner. The Court of Appeals of Ohio affirmed the judgment, finding that the evidence, including K.F.’s testimony and a text message exchange, was sufficient to support the conviction.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jason P. Brown v. The People of the State of Colorado.
Jason P. Brown was convicted of leaving the scene of accidents resulting in death and serious bodily injury and was sentenced as a habitual offender for a fatal collision. The Supreme Court of Colorado ruled that the strict liability nature of those offenses remains valid and that the prior habitual offender sentencing scheme is constitutional. Therefore, the Court affirmed the judgment and concluded that the trial court did not violate Brown’s due process rights or render his habitual offender sentence invalid.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
C.A. Hoffman v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ~ Appeal of: The Patriot News/PennLive
The Patriot News appealed a court order denying its motion to unseal settlements approved in a wrongful death lawsuit. The Commonwealth Court vacated this order because the record did not clearly establish the shifting burdens of proof relevant to a motion seeking to open sealed court records.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Giguere v. Tardif
Respondent Stacy Tardif challenges the district court's conclusion that the Hague Convention requires the return of her children from Massachusetts to Canada, arguing the court misapplied precedent and incorrectly designated their "habitual residence" as Canada. The First Circuit reviewed the record and affirmed the district court's decision, ruling that the lower court's analysis was correct.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Hitchcock
Cory A. Hitchcock appealed his convictions for aggravated possession of drugs and possession of criminal tools, arguing that the trial court erred by denying his request for new counsel, that he received ineffective assistance, and that the evidence was insufficient for conviction. The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion to deny new counsel and that there was no reasonable probability a motion to suppress would have been successful, concluding the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction. Therefore, the appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Gillis
The State of Ohio appealed the denial of its motion to dismiss citations for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, failure to yield, and failure to use a seat belt against Mark Gillis. The Eleventh District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s judgment, finding that the State had presented good cause for dismissal pursuant to Crim.R. 48(A).
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Kent v. Brooker
Lee John Brooker appealed a disorderly conduct conviction after a bench trial, challenging the trial court's failure to appoint counsel and questioning the sufficiency or manifest weight of the evidence. The court ruled that Brooker was not entitled to appointed counsel because he faced no possible jail time for the minor misdemeanor and that the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction, leading to the affirmation of the lower court's judgment.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. McMahon
Timothy D. McMahon appeals his guilty pleas to drug trafficking and possession, asserting that his defense counsel was ineffective and that the trial court failed to inform him that his sentences would run consecutively. Finding no reversible error, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s judgment and the imposed sixty-month sentence.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Simone A. Bailey-cobb V. Snohomish County District Court
Simone Bailey-Cobb and Andrew Toombs challenged the court-ordered imposition of drug-monitoring patches as conditions of their pretrial release following driving under the influence charges, arguing it violated Article I, section 7 of the Washington State Constitution. The appellate court determined that while the plaintiffs had not diminished their own privacy interests, the trial court lacked the necessary authority to impose the patch as a condition of release. Consequently, the court reversed the trial court’s orders and remanded for the immediate removal of the drug-monitoring patch condition from their pretrial release requirements.
2026-08-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Hogg v. Department of State
Plaintiff Carey Hogg sued the Department of State for disability discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act following allegations that her employer revoked remote work accommodations and took adverse actions against her. The court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss in part, finding Hogg stated a plausible claim that the State Department denied her a reasonable accommodation but dismissed her theories of retaliation and disparate treatment. Additionally, the court determined that Hogg failed to adequately raise some claims with the agency prior to filing her lawsuit.
2026-08-16 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Talbott
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS FORFEITURE ALLEGATION as to Brian Allan Talbott re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Forfeiture Allegation. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Scott A. Oravec on 8/14/26. (LMH, COURT STAFF)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Branscum
ORDER denying 53 motion to suppress as to Kenneth Neal Branscum (1); adopting Report and Recommendations re 73 Report and Recommendations as to Kenneth Neal Branscum (1); and overruling 80 Defendant's objections. Signed on 8/14/2026 by District Judge Megan Blair Benton. (TKT)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Graham v. Department Child/Family Services et al
Judge Indira Talwani: ORDER entered denying as moot 4 Motion to Amend; granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. This action is DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). (jm)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. THOMPSON
MEMORANDUM OPINION, as to ADRIAN THOMPSON, regarding the government's 67 Motion to Dismiss Indictment Without Prejudice. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on August 14, 2026. (lcbah1)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Abdel-Hakim v. Mayo Clinic
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED Abdel-Hakim must sign the eight HIPAA releases in the form that was attached as Exhibit A to the second written statement of discovery dispute (Doc. 22-1 at 2-3). Abdel-Hakim must sign and deliver the HIPAA releases within three business days of the date of this order. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Krissa M Lanham on 8/14/2026. (NSH)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Ploof v. Arizona, State of et al
ORDER denying Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment 121. FURTHER ORDERED granting DCS Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment 106. FURTHER ORDERED granting Defendant James Thal's Motion for Summary Judgment 113. FURTHER ORDERED denying as moot DCS Defendants' Motion to Exclude Timothy Turner 109. FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in favor of Defendants and close this case. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 8/14/2026. (REK)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
McCormick v. Cullman Regional Medical Center
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons stated herein, the court GRANTS Cullman Regional's motion for summary judgment. (Doc. 27). The court will enter final judgment contemporaneously with this order. Signed by Judge Harold D Mooty, III on 8/14/2026. (LCB)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. v. Newell et al
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 25 Report and Recommendations. Signed by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (cap)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Surani et al
MEMORANDUM ADOPTING THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE as to Sharjeel Asif Surani for 65 Report and Recommendations. It is therefore ORDERED that Defendant Sharjeel Asif Surani's Motion to Suppress Search of Residence and Supporting Brief (Dkt. 39) and Motion to Suppress Search of Warehouse and Supporting Brief (Dkt. 40) are DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant's Motion for Return of Property Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g) (Dkt. 38) is DENIED. Signed by Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant on 8/14/2026. (baf)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. James et al
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Lashawn Marquize Freeman and Mateo Bjorn James re 32 MOTION to Suppress and 31 MOTION to Suppress . The undersigned respectfully RECOMMENDS that Defendants Motion to Suppress [Docs. 31 & 32] be DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/14/2026. (MKM)REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Lashawn Marquize Freeman and Mateo Bjorn James re 32 MOTION to Suppress and 31 MOTION to Suppress . The undersigned respectfully RECOMMENDS that Defendants Motion to Suppress [Docs. 31 & 32] be DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/14/2026. (MKM)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Uber Technologies, Inc. v. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP et al
lose the case. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 8/14/2026. (IVK)MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the attached Memorandum and Order, Defendants' motions to dismiss 88 90 93 94 are granted. Accordingly, this action is dismissed. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment and c
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Wang v. Chung Fat Supermarket Inc. et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum & Order, the Court grants Defendants motion and dismisses Plaintiffs retaliation claims. Ordered by Judge Margo K. Brodie on 8/14/2026. (OA)
2026-08-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Thomas
The Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals's finding that a jury substitution was unconstitutional, holding that the trial court properly complied with state law by dismissing a seated juror before introducing an alternate and instructing the new jury to restart deliberations. Regarding a separate Fourth Amendment challenge to warrantless searches of an ankle monitor, the Supreme Court affirmed the appellate decision because the issue was not preserved for review. The court remanded the case to the Court of Appeals to address the remaining issues on appeal.
2026-08-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Schiene
The North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a request for discretionary review because the court has already determined that cannabis odor is just one factor to be considered among the totality of the circumstances, rather than a standalone excuse for a warrantless search. Consequently, the lower appellate decision was affirmed to the extent it upholds the trial court's ruling on the motion to suppress evidence.
2026-08-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Earl Griffin, Jr.
Earl Griffin, Jr. appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence seized during a no-knock search of his parents' home based on a warrant supported by a 21-page affidavit alleging a long history of drug activity in the Kent Bottom area. The Fourth Circuit held that the affidavit failed to establish the required timing and nexus to the residence, finding that the facts relied upon were either too old or not connected enough to the specific location. Consequently, the court vacated, reversed, and remanded the case.
2026-08-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re: Estate of Brett Raymond Hughes
Edna Fordham, the decedent’s sister and alleged creditor, challenged probate court orders awarding attorney fees and dismissing her subsequent motion. The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction because Fordham failed to obtain a certificate of immediate review and use interlocutory appeal procedures, a requirement when a petition for discharge filed by the former administrator remains pending.
2026-08-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)