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Matter of Elnour v. Elnour
The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court's order granting the mother sole legal and physical custody of the child, finding that the lower court had a sound basis in the record to deny the father's petition for joint custody. The court concluded that joint physical custody was inappropriate due to the parents' inability to cooperate, citing the mother's credible testimony regarding domestic violence committed by the father. The appellate decision also rejected the father's remaining arguments as either meritless or unsupported by the record.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Klaus
In State v. Klaus, the defendant appeals convictions for sexual offenses after arguing that police should not have been allowed to search evidence found on a joint laptop, claiming his ex-wife lacked the authority to consent and the subsequent search warrant was overly broad. The court concludes that the defendant retained a privacy interest in the laptop and that the warrant was insufficient as to its contents, resulting in a reversal and remand.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Castimore
State v. Castimore involved a traffic stop during which the officer seized a loaded firearm from the center console, and the court considered whether this seizure was justified by the officer-safety exception to the Oregon Constitution. The court found that because the passenger would need to open the console to obtain requested documents while a weapon was present, the officer's specific safety concerns were reasonable. Therefore, the court affirmed the judgment of conviction.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
United States v. Mark Randle
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed Mark Randle’s conviction after ruling that a prior controlled buy of methamphetamine provided probable cause to search his vehicle without a warrant under the automobile exception. The court also rejected Randle’s requests to disclose the identity of the confidential source and to obtain the grand-jury transcript because he failed to adequately establish his need for the information.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Com. v. Holbrook, A.
Aaron Maurice Holbrook appeals his conviction from a stipulated bench trial for possession of a firearm without a license and a sentence of 20 to 72 months in prison. The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court's judgment after reviewing evidence obtained during a traffic stop involving a canine sniff.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Stephanie Lynn Tuele v. the State of Texas
Stepphanie Lynn Tuele appealed a methamphetamine conviction after evidence was found following a traffic stop and subsequent dog sniff, arguing that the officers lacked reasonable suspicion to detain her. The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and held that the trial court did not err in denying her motion to suppress because the officer’s independent observation of specific traffic violations supplied the reasonable suspicion necessary to justify the stop.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
GALLERY v. K HOVNANIAN
The Arizona Supreme Court held that the state’s Homeowners’ Association Dwelling Actions statutes authorize a homeowners’ association to bring an implied warranty suit for construction defects arising out of a failure to adhere to community workmanship standards. In this case, the court addressed whether an HOA could seek relief for defects in common areas and the exteriors of residential units, concluding that the implied warranty applies to these properties. Consequently, the court reversed the decision of the Court of Appeals and the trial court.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gomez v. City of New York
Jimmy Gomez and his wife appealed a judgment dismissing their personal injury action against the City of New York and construction contractors after Gomez sustained burns while working on a site involving a liquefied gas combustion device. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, finding that the jury could reasonably resolve conflicting testimony to conclude that the defendants violated Industrial Code regulations but that such violations were not the proximate cause of the injury.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Cho Chuen Tsoi v. Stillwell Plumbing Supplies, Inc.
Cho Chuen Tsoi sought damages after being injured in a bicycle accident near Stillwell Plumbing Supplies, which prompted a third-party contribution claim from Stillwell against Auto Group Collision Corp. The Appellate Division reversed the Supreme Court’s denial of Auto Group’s motion for summary judgment to dismiss the third-party complaint. The court found that Auto Group established a prima facie case that it owed the plaintiff and Stillwell defendants no duty of care and was not negligent in causing the accident.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Gomez
April Gomez appealed her aggravated driving under the influence convictions after a trial was held in her absence, challenging the superior court's conclusion that her waiver of the right to be present was voluntary despite lacking notice of the specific rescheduled date. The Arizona Court of Appeals reversed her convictions and sentences, ruling that criminal proceedings held outside a defendant’s presence require clear evidence of a voluntary waiver. The opinion ordered that the case be reversed and remanded for a new trial.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Yemelyanov
State v. Yemelyanov concerned a hit-and-run defendant who appealed his DUII conviction after the trial court admitted his breath test results despite finding officers failed to prove he understood his Miranda warnings due to his limited English proficiency. The Court of Appeals accepted the state's concession that the error regarding the breath test results was not harmless to the DUII conviction, leading to the reversal and remand of Count 1 for resentencing and the affirmation of the convictions on the counts of careless driving and failing to perform the duties of a driver.
2026-07-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Alefosio v. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO: (1) DISMISS THE COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; AND (2) DENY PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT PREPAYING FEES OR COSTSBased upon the foregoing, the Court FINDS AND RECOMMENDS that the district court DISMISS Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No. 1) with leave to amend as set forth above. The Court also RECOMMENDS that the district court DENY Plaintiff's Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepayment of Fees or Costs (ECF No. 2). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD on 7/28/2026. (cib)COURTS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Non-Registered CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the (NEF). 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)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Smith
Statement of Reasons in Support of Oral Ruling: denying 42 Motion to Suppress as to John Paul Smith (1). Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 7/28/2026. (EDC)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Scott v. Illinois Human Rights Comm'n
Kimberly Scott appeals the Illinois Human Rights Commission’s order sustaining the dismissal of her workplace racial discrimination charge against Starbucks. The appellate court affirms the decision, finding the Department of Human Rights lacked jurisdiction because Scott failed to submit her EEOC determination to the Department within the 30-day period mandated by statute.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Brozynski
Edward Brozynski appealed convictions for manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence following a fatal car crash, arguing that prosecutorial misconduct denied him a fair trial. The appellate court rejected most of his claims regarding the prosecutor's behavior, though it acknowledged one improper statement made during cross-examination and found it did not warrant a new trial. The court ultimately affirmed the lower court's judgment of conviction.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Kelley
OPINION AND ORDER denying in part 20 Motion to Suppress as to Michael Kelley (1). Signed by Chief District Judge Timothy L Brooks on July 28, 2026. (tmc)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Mandarin v. Rosa et al
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re: IT IS RECOMMENDED that the petition for habeas relief pursuant to § 2241 (ECF No. 1) be granted, and the Court order that Respondents bring Petitioner before an immigration judge within fourteen (14) days for a bond hearing where the government must show that he is a flight risk or danger to the community. It is further recommended that Petitioner be given at least three days' notice of such hearing. If the Court orders a bond hearing, it is recommended the Court also order that the adjudicator prepare a written, explained decision, reflecting consideration of all evidence properly submitted by Petitioner and the factors announced in In re Guerra, 24 I. & N. Dec. 37 (BIA 2006), rather than checking boxes on a form. IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall have seven (7) days after being served with this Report and Recommendation to docket any objections. See document for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Camille D Bibles on 7/27/2026. (ALR)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Rebecca Sue Orange v. Commonwealth of Virginia
The Virginia Court of Appeals held that the Second Amendment does not prohibit states from disarming persons convicted of forgery, citing historical laws in which the crime was punishable by death and forfeiture of all property. The court declined to determine whether the Second Amendment similarly prohibits states from disarming individuals convicted of other nonviolent felonies, leaving that issue for another day.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Robinson v. EEOC
OPINION & ORDER: The Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint 36 against Defendant Whole Foods Market and Defendant EEOC for failure to state a claim. The Court also SEVERS the Defendants under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 21. The Court has directed the Clerk of Court to open a new case with a separate case number assigned to the undersigned; the new case is 3:26-cv-01552-AB. The Clerk has copied the contents of the docket of the original case, 3:26-cv-00545-AB, into the new case such that they are identical dockets. The Court has terminated Defendant Whole Foods in 3:26-cv-00545-AB and has terminated Defendant EEOC in 3:26-cv-01552-AB such that each defendant is only named in one case. If Plaintiff chooses to continue against Defendant Whole Foods Market, Plaintiff shall file a Third Amended Complaint alleging Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Whole Foods Market in case 3:26-cv-01552-AB within thirty (30) days of the date of this Opinion and Order.If Plaintiff chooses to continue against Defendant EEOC, Plaintiff shall file a Third Amended Complaint alleging Plaintiff's claims against Defendant EEOC in case 3:26-cv-00545-AB within thirty (30) days of the date of this Opinion and Order. In any future pleadings, Plaintiff is directed to use paragraph numbering pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 10(b).All pending motions are DENIED as moot. Signed on 7/28/2026 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Emailed to pro se party on 7/28/2026.) (jp)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Villamizar-Beceira
OPINION & ORDER denying 33 Defendant's Motion to Suppress as to Yeiber Antonio Villamizar-Beceira. Signed by District Judge Algenon L Marbley on 07/28/2026. (sh2)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Zenon v. Prime Time Healthcare, LLC
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter Directing Proper Service on Plaintiff. (GW) Distributed on 7/28/2026 (mf)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Hagaman
This case concerns an appeal of a criminal damaging conviction following an incident where the appellant allegedly struck a vehicle with his hands and feet, though the provided opinion text cuts off before providing the appellate court's decision or reasoning.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 7/28/2026. (mj)
2026-07-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Elkholy v. Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Plaintiffs claiming unlawful age and disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and failure to provide severance pay sued the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the Complaint and denied their motion to strike punitive damages as moot.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Pat Doe v. Alexander Y. Miller
Pat Doe appealed the District Court’s dismissal of her complaint for protection from abuse against Alexander Miller, challenging the lower court’s rulings on personal jurisdiction and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The Maine Supreme Court concluded that the lower court did have jurisdiction over the matter and vacated the dismissal, remanding the case for further proceedings.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In the Matter of The Estate of William Barnard Pace: Kate Woodard Pace v. Kathryn Pace Phillips, Administratrix of the Estate of William E. Phillips, and Tom Pace, of the Estate of William Barnard Pace
A former wife appealed after discovering that the deceased husband failed to maintain a $1 million life insurance policy for their four children, despite agreeing in the divorce settlement that she would be the trustee. She sought to probate a claim to enforce the agreement, although a creditor later argued the estate had satisfied the obligation. The court reversed the trial court's decision and remanded the case.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re P.M.
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court’s order terminating Mother’s parental rights and granting permanent custody of her son to Licking County Job and Family Services. The appellate court upheld the findings that the mother failed to remediate the conditions necessitating P.M.’s removal, including substance abuse, lack of stable housing and employment, and an outstanding arrest warrant.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In the Matter of the Marriage of Lenore Hernandez Mowafy and Mohamed Rizk Mowafy and in the Interest of R.M.M., a Child v. the State of Texas
Mohamed Rizk Mowafy appealed a divorce decree on the grounds that the trial court failed to provide the required 45 days’ notice before the default hearing. The appellate court agreed that only 42 days' notice was provided for the post-answer default judgment, finding it invalid due to the lack of sufficient notice and reversing the trial court’s judgment to remand the case for further proceedings.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
David Strawn v. Southern Roots Salon & Day Spa, LLC
David Strawn appealed a summary judgment granted to Southern Roots Salon following an injury he sustained when his leg broke through a porch board, arguing he had presented sufficient evidence to establish specific elements of his premises liability claim. The court affirmed the lower court’s ruling, finding that Strawn failed to produce evidence creating a genuine issue of material fact regarding the salon's knowledge of the dangerous condition or the duration of the defect.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Wilson
Respondent Thomas Wilson appeals the dismissal of his claims against the State of Montana following an interpleader proceeding. The Montana Supreme Court reversed the trial court's grant of summary judgment, holding that the State improperly filed its interpleader petition, and remanded the case. Because the interpleader was improper, the Court declined to address the constitutional implications of the state's statutory damages cap.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Brozynski
Edward Brozynski appealed after being convicted of several motor vehicle crimes, claiming that prosecutorial impropriety deprived him of a fair trial. The court affirmed his convictions, finding that the prosecutor's instructions and comments, including an improper cross-examination remark, did not prejudice the defendant. The court declined to review claims regarding the prosecutor's comments on pretrial custody because they were inadequately briefed.
2026-07-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Popp v. Popp
Joanne M. Popp appealed a Probate and Family Court modification judgment that set the alimony amount and termination date based on her husband's retirement age. The Appeals Court vacated these portions of the judgment, finding the trial judge failed to consider the wife's station in setting the amount and provided insufficient reasoning for the retirement criteria. Consequently, the court remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with its opinion, while affirming the remainder of the judgment.
2026-07-27 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Howell
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Randall Richard Howell recommending the District Court deny 27 Motion to Suppress. Objections to R&R due by 8/10/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts on 7/27/2026. (jlh)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Daniel et al v. Estate of Yevhenii Varlan et al
ORDER: The Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 26) filed by Defendant Yevhenii Varlan and/or The Estate of Yevhenii Varlan is GRANTED. Count 1 against Defendant Yevhenii Varlan and/or the Estate of Yevhenii Varlan is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate Defendant Yevhenii Varlan and/or the Estate of Yevhenii Varlan and enter judgment accordingly at the close of the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 7/27/2026. (atp)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Flores v. Work Now Hawaii
ORDER (1) GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, AND (2) DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND re 2 - Signed by JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 7/27/2026.For the reasons stated:(1) The IFP Application, ECF No. 2, is GRANTED;(2) The Complaint, ECF No. 1, is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B);(3) Plaintiff may file an amended complaint that attempts to cure the deficiencies set forth above by August 17, 2026;(4) Failure to amend the Complaint by August 17, 2026, and cure its pleading deficiencies will result in automatic dismissal of this action.COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Valerie Flores shall be served by First Class Mail to the address of record: P.O. Box 1110 ACP 5749, Albany, NY 12201 on 7/28/2026. (jni)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Brown v. Clark et al
INITIAL REVIEW ORDER. Because Mr. Brown is unable to allege favorable termination, his Complaint seeking damages and injunctive relief arising from his Fourth Amendment unreasonable search and seizure claim must be DISMISSED without prejudice under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b)(1). Should Mr. Brown's federal criminal case terminate in his favor, he may refile this suit within the applicable statute of limitations. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 07/27/2026.(NS)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Evans, et al
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Henri L. Ewing re 256 First MOTION to Suppress Evidence. The undersigned respectfully RECOMMENDS that the District Judge DENY Defendants Motion to Suppress. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 7/27/2026. (MKM)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Great West Casualty Company v. Cannon Ball Direct LLC et al
ORDER. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Stay (Doc. No. 39) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART: This matter and all proceedings herein are STAYED, pending the disposition of Defendant Hays' criminal appeal in Hays v. State, No. F-2025-923 (Okla. Crim. App.), and further order of the Court. Defendants' request for dismissal is denied, without prejudice to being reurged as appropriate upon resumption of proceedings in this case. Defendants Cannon Ball and Hays are DIRECTED twithout prejudice to being reurged as appropriate upon resumption of proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 07/27/2026. (jb)o notify the Court in writing of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals' disposition of Defendant Hays' appeal within fourteen (14) of the date of that disposition. The remaining pending Motions (Doc. Nos. 40, 41) are DENIED AS MOOT,
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION (PFRD) ON Petitioner's 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Request for Release from Detention, 3 Motion for Order to Show Cause, 7 Emergency Motion to Shorten Briefing Schedule and Expedited Ruling, and 8 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Fouratt. Objections to PFRD due August 10, 2026. (vjl)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
ORDER by District Judge Margaret I. Strickland GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (drh)
2026-07-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)