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In Re FOWLER ESTATE; In Re FOWLER TRUST
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that assets in a trust established as revocable but irrevocable by the settlor's death are generally subject to creditor claims. However, the Court found that 401(k) plan payments and life insurance proceeds are exempt from those claims and reversed the Court of Appeals to remand the case for further proceedings.
2026-07-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Bowerman v Red Oak Management Co, Inc
Jan Bowerman appealed the denial of her claims after being injured by an uncovered trench in an elderly housing complex, contending that the property manager failed to maintain the premises and a contractor created an unreasonable safety hazard. The Michigan Supreme Court held that a genuine factual dispute exists regarding whether Westveld breached its duty of care by leaving the trench unmarked, reversing the trial court’s summary disposition on that issue. The Court also ruled that the appellate court erred in concluding Red Oak did not breach the lease covenant to keep the common areas fit for use.
2026-07-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Tennessee v. John Skidmore, III
John Skidmore, III, had his probation partially revoked and later fully revoked, and was ordered to serve his remaining sentence at 100 percent with an alcohol monitoring condition, after the trial court granted his motion to correct an illegal sentence. The Court of Criminal Appeals reviewed the findings and affirmed the trial court's judgment.
2026-07-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Laffey et al v. Elmhurst Operator LLC
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER : The Court finds that it must defer ruling on the merits of Defendants' Motion until any issues of material fact regarding the validity of the ADR Agreement are resolved. Thus, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Cross Motion for Discovery (ECF No. 24) and DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendants' Motion to Stay and Compel Arbitration (ECF No. 22). Proceedings pertaining to the merits of Plaintiffs' claims are STAYED pending completion of limited discovery and ae merits of Defendants' Motion to Stay and Compel Arbitration at the conclusion of the period of limited discovery. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 7/20/2026. (Potter, Carrie) summary trial on the disputed issue of whether Ms. Laffey and Defendants entered into a valid arbitration agreement. The period of limited discovery shall be ninety days from the date of this order. The parties may submit supplemental briefing on th
2026-07-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Rodrigues et al v. Dolan et al
TEXT ORDER granting in part and denying in part 52 Motion in Limine; granting in part and denying in part 53 Motion in Limine; granting 54 Motion in Limine. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 7/20/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)
2026-07-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jacobs v. Clebak et al
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The court will deny Defendants' motion to dismiss Jacobs's complaint. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 7/20/2026. (ktt)
2026-07-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Williams v. Cass County Courthouse et al
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter dismissing 2 WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (State); granting 7 Motion to Dismiss. (GW) Distributed on 7/20/2026 (ap).
2026-07-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In the Matter of Hon. Knapp
The Supreme Court of Maryland removed Judge Marc Knapp from the Orphans’ Court for Anne Arundel County after concluding he engaged in misconduct that violated multiple provisions of the Maryland Code of Judicial Conduct. The court determined that Judge Knapp’s specific act of intentionally deleting audio recordings in the presence of law enforcement, alongside his failure to maintain proper conduct and cooperate with the Commission, was fundamentally incompatible with judicial office. The justices ruled that removal was the only disposition sufficient to preserve the integrity, independence, and impartiality of the Judiciary.
2026-07-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Powell v. Century Square/Owner/Management
Dean Wesley Powell appeals summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit against Century Square, alleging a 2022 fall was caused by broken tiles while the defendants argued video evidence disproves a tripping hazard. The circuit court granted the motion, finding the defendants' evidence conclusive and rejecting Powell's photographs as insufficient to prove a hazard. The Intermediate Court of Appeals states it resolved the issues and vacated the prior orders, though the text provided does not state the ultimate holding.
2026-07-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
REPUBLICAN NATL COMMITTEE v. FONTES
This case concerns whether the Secretary of State must follow the Administrative Procedure Act when publishing the Election Procedures Manual. While the superior court ruled that the APA did not apply to the manual and that the provisions were valid, the court of appeals reversed that decision. The Supreme Court has vacated and remanded the case.
2026-07-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Clark v. Benjamin
ORDER: Defendant's 11 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED; Defendant's 17 Motion for Sanctions is GRANTED in part and DENIED without prejudice in part as set in this Order; Plaintiff's 2 Motion for Federal Evidentiary Hearing and Notice of Obstruction of Service, Misrepresentation Concerning Defendant Identity, and 9 Motion for Appropriate Judicial Relief and Sanctions are DENIED as moot; and the Clerk is directed to (1) close this matter in accordance with this Order, (2) add Plaintiff John Clark to the pre-filing review list, and (3) to add cases 3:25-cv-0064-MOC-SCR and 3:26-cv-00350-KDC-DCK to Plaintiffs Filer Status Report in CM-ECF. Signed by District Judge Kenneth D. Bell on 7/17/2026. (Pro se litigant served by US Mail.)(mek)
2026-07-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Porchia v. Meyer et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying as moot 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; overruling 8 Report and Recommendations; denying as moot 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Plaintiff's objections are OVERRULED and this case is DISMISSED. Signed by Chief District Judge John W. Broomes on 07/16/2026. Mailed to pro se party Eric Terrell Porchia at 6213 East 12th Street North Wichita, KS 67208 by regular mail. (lgb)
2026-07-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Gaedcke v. Noet Logistics, LLC, et al.
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ; adopting 43 Report and Recommendations.. Signed by Senior Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
2026-07-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re E.V.
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the Cook County circuit court’s orders terminating Elizabeth V.’s parental rights to her daughter, E.V., after the lower court found the mother unfit and that termination was in the child's best interest. Elizabeth V. appealed the findings, arguing the evidence supporting her unfitness was against the manifest weight of the evidence, but the Fourth Division of the court upheld the ruling to strike her parental status.
2026-07-16 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Breen v. Hochheiser
James P. Breen appeals the trial court's grant of summary judgment to attorneys Alan Hochheiser and Maurice Wutscher following allegations of legal malpractice, fraud, and the misuse of escrow funds stemming from Breen’s prior representation. The court of appeals has affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case for further proceedings, though the provided text cuts off before explaining the full reasoning behind the reversal.
2026-07-16 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Hegazy
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying Defendant's 20 MOTION to Suppress filed by Shady Abedelhady Hegazy. Signed by District Judge Kenneth D. Bell on 7/15/2026. (brl)
2026-07-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Randolph v. Dismukes
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER: The 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DISMISSED. Court declines to issue a Certificate of Appealability. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate this case. Signed by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 7/16/2026. (Pro se litigant served by US Mail.) (smm)
2026-07-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
ADAMS v. THE NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS et al
MEMORANDUM ORDER dismissing Plaintiff's claim for injunctive and declaratory relief under Title II of the ADA (Count One) against all Defendants without prejudice; dismissing Plaintiff's claims for injunctive and declaratory relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Count Two and Three) against the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Court, the New Jersey Superior Court, Monmouth County, and the Monmouth County Surrogate's Office without prejudice; dismissing Plaintiff's claims for injunctive and declaratory relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Count Two and Three) against John/Jane Doe Court Administrators acting in their official capacities without prejudice; directing the Clerk's Office to CLOSE this case. Plaintiff may have this case reopened if he files an amended complaint that cures the deficiencies within 30 days. Signed by Judge Georgette Castner on 7/16/2026. (N/M) (sks)
2026-07-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Mier #602308 v. Michigan Department of Corrections
OPINION; signed by Chief Judge Hala Y. Jarbou (amr)
2026-07-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Viktoria v. Devai v. John M. Burk
Viktoria V. Devai and John M. Burk appeal the magistrate court’s order modifying custody to increase Burk’s parenting time by adopting a week-on, week-off schedule. The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed that decision, finding that evidence supported the magistrate court’s determination that no domestic violence occurred and that Burk did not abuse the child.
2026-07-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Choi v. Association of Apartment Owners of Queen Emma Gardens and Touchstone Properties LTD.
Hye Ja Choi appeals the Circuit Court's decision granting the Association of Apartment Owners of Queen Emma Gardens and Touchstone Properties LTD's motion to compel discovery regarding her healthcare providers and employers. The lower court ordered that Choi provide ten years of medical records and five years of employment history to assess the strength of her slip-and-fall and lost wage claims. The text available concludes with the setting of deadlines for compliance and does not include the Intermediate Court of Appeals' final ruling.
2026-07-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re Colombia
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS DE 21 ; The Motion ECF No. 11 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to CLOSE this case. All existing deadlines are TERMINATED, and any pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. Case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 7/15/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc)
2026-07-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jonah B. v. Department of Family & Community Services, Office of Children's Services
After Jonah B.'s parental rights were terminated in a separate proceeding and later reversed, OCS filed a new termination petition, but Jonah appealed the superior court's dismissal of the case because it was deemed moot. The court affirmed the dismissal, finding that the state's one-year deadline to challenge the child's adoption decree had expired, rendering the adoption final and preventing Jonah from regaining custody even if he prevailed on the termination issue.
2026-07-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In the Matter of the Estate of Robert P. Dykes, Deceased: Michael L. Dykes and J. Christopher Dykes, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Robert P. Dykes v. Katya Hutton
The Estate of Robert P. Dykes sued Katya Hutton alleging she improperly withheld rental income from a condominium and failed to produce requested discovery documents, leading to a dispute over sanctions during trial. The Wyoming Supreme Court reviewed the district court’s failure to grant the sanctions motion and its denial of the Estate’s claims. The court affirmed the district court’s decision, finding no error in the matters appealed.
2026-07-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Noel Ignacio Moronta
Noel Ignacio Moronta appeals a conviction for drug charges after a bench trial, arguing that police officers unlawfully entered his apartment without a warrant. The Supreme Court concludes that the trial justice erred in denying the motion to suppress evidence obtained during that warrantless entry, resulting in the vacatur of the judgment and a remand for a new trial.
2026-07-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Breithaupt et al
PETITION/ORDER for Alleged Violation Numbers 1 & 2 as to Michelle M Zat (2) re Supervised Release Violation. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (SG, Case Administrator)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Goodman v. Medtronic, Inc et al
)ORDER GRANTING 30 defendant Medtronic, Inc.'s motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for damages and declaratory and injunctive relief; GRANTING 46 defendant Medtronic, Inc.'s motion to dismiss plaintiff's Administrative Procedure Act Claim; and GRANTING 58 defendant United States Food and Drug Administration's motion to dismiss. Count XI of 1 plaintiff's complaint against United States Food and Drug Administration is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of jurisdiction. The remaining counts of 1 plaintiff's complaint are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AND ON THE MERITS. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. See order for details. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 7/14/2026. (CRD
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Cleckley, III
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 64 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 7/14/2026. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Sugarloaf Alliance v. Frederick Cnty.
This case concerns the award of attorneys' fees under the Maryland Public Information Act after a complainant substantially prevailed. The Supreme Court of Maryland reversed the Appellate Court's decision to affirm the award, determining that the trial court did not properly apply the lodestar approach and instead relied on improper factors. The Supreme Court remanded the case to the Appellate Court to vacate the award and send it back to the trial court for reconsideration.
2026-07-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Kohus et al v. Wright et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. The motion to proceed in forma pauperis, [R. 3], is GRANTED. 2. The complaint, [R. 1], is DISMISSED without prejudice. 3. All remaining motions, [R. 4]; [R. 5]; [R. 6]; [R. 7]; are DENIED as moot. 4. This matter is STRICKEN from the docket. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 7/14/2026.(JJ)cc: COR and Christine Marie Kohus by US Mail
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Dooley v. USA
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: The motion to vacate, set aside, or correct sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (Doc. 1) is DENIED. This civil action is DISMISSED with prejudice, and the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter judgment accordingly. Signed by Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 7/14/2026. (anbe)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Larsen v. Vaid
In this case, a police officer settled a civil claim arising from a car accident, and her workers’ compensation insurer, IRMA, intervened, leading to a dispute over how to allocate litigation costs and attorney fees between the parties. The trial court ruled that IRMA was responsible for 100% of the costs and expenses despite receiving only 75% of the net settlement amount after attorney fees, finding that the entire settlement fund must first satisfy IRMA’s lien. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment.
2026-07-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
BULLOCK et al v. PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES
(psu3)MEMORANDUM OPINION DISMISSING 6 Amended Complaint and this case without prejudice and DENYING as moot PHH Mortgage Services' 5 Motion to Dismiss. An accompanying 9 Order is issued separately. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/14/2026.
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
(Shan Deniz) S.a r.l. et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: The court GRANTS Luxcos' application. (Doc. 1). The court GRANTS Luxcos leave to serve the subpoena attached to its application as Exhibit B on Mr. Merchant. (Doc. 1-2). The court retains jurisdiction to effectuate this order. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to close this case. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/14/2026. (KCW)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Reardon v. Osteen et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION, ORDER, AND RECOMMENDATION re 61 Motion to Strike, 84 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, 85 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Complaint, 86 Motion to Expedite Deadline and Short Response Time. Objections to M&R due by 7/28/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew M Edison) Parties notified. (rrc3)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Ross v. Blewett et al
OPINION AND ORDER. For the reasons stated, the Court GRANTS Defendants' motion to dismiss (ECF No. 220), GRANTS Allen's motion to dismiss (ECF No. 222), and DISMISSES Ross's Fourth Amended Complaint. Although Ross has already had several opportunities to attempt to state a viable claim for relief in this case, he has not yet had the benefit of the Court's evaluation of his current claims. As a result, Ross may file a Fifth Amended Complaint by August 13, 2026, if he is able in good faith to cure the pleading deficiencies discussed herein. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on July 14, 2026 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. **18 PAGES, PRINT ALL** (James Ross, Prisoner ID: 12599830) (gw)
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
A. W. v. Veer Investments LLC
ORDER denying 4 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Matthew E. Orso on 7/14/2026. Modified on 7/21/2026 (rth).
2026-07-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Elizabeth Parman v. Estate of Ruth Parman and Shawn Parman
Elizabeth Parman appealed the trial court's cancellation of a lis pendens filed after she sought damages for unjust enrichment regarding property improvements, arguing that her claim seeking an equitable lien should remain in place. Reversing the lower court, the appellate decision held that an unjust enrichment claim seeking an equitable lien is an action that affects title to real property and thus was properly filed, though the court declined to award attorney fees to either party.
2026-07-14 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Prince George's Cnty. v. Watts
Joseph Watts sued Prince George’s County alleging disability discrimination and retaliation under the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act and the Prince George’s County Code. The Supreme Court ruled that the Local Government Tort Claims Act damages cap applies to the County Code claims but not to the MFEPA claims because MFEPA contains specific provisions for local government liability. Consequently, the court remanded for the lower court to calculate the total judgment based on the specific caps for each claim and award the higher amount.
2026-07-13 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jimenez v. Thompson et al
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - The Governments Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 5) is GRANTED. The Court lacks jurisdiction to hear Jiminezs Petition in the District of Idaho. This case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (lm)
2026-07-13 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)