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JEROMIE FOLSON v. HEATHER ROBINSON
Jeromie Folson appealed a $12,500 attorney fees award in a wrongful termination case, but the court of appeals dismissed the appeal because Folson failed to file the application for discretionary review mandated by Georgia law. The court held that failure to comply with this jurisdictional appeal procedure deprives the appellate court of authority to hear the matter.
2026-07-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Lane v. State
Charles A. Lane appealed his convictions for driving under the influence and refusing a chemical test after colliding with another vessel in Homer. He argued the district court erred by denying his request for a jury instruction allowing a defense of post-driving drinking related to his elevated blood alcohol levels. The court concluded that any error was harmless because Lane presented no evidence to support this specific defense theory.
2026-07-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Mathews
PETITION/ORDER for Alleged Violation Number(s) 1-5 as to Michael Weston Mathews (1) re Supervised Release Violation. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice. (SLS, Case Administrator)
2026-07-02 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State of Tennessee v. Keith Andrew Baggett
Keith Andrew Baggett appealed the Madison County Circuit Court's decision to revoke his probation and order him to serve his six-year sentence in confinement, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion. The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment.
2026-07-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
JOHNSON v. MOAB CITY
Johnson v. Moab City involves a dispute over a Moab parcel where Johnson claims title via a 1890 patent and adverse possession, while Moab asserts ownership through an 1886 plat designating the area a public street. The Utah Court of Appeals reversed the district court's decision, ruling that the Plat controls title to the parcel and that Moab is entitled to summary judgment with the case remanded.
2026-07-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Schmidt v. Schmidt
Stephen Schmidt appealed a district court order requiring him to continue paying his ex-wife Angela’s mortgage payments after she moved the loan to a house in a different county, arguing that the agreement should not cover that property. The Utah Court of Appeals agreed that the relevant contractual language was ambiguous and reversed the district court’s prior judgment, remanding the case for further proceedings.
2026-07-02 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Brvenik v. Kavanagh
The Maryland Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court’s judgment reforming a marital settlement agreement regarding a lake house, finding that the ex-wife was entitled to the remedy because the ex-husband was aware of a deleted phrase by her attorney but failed to disclose it prior to signing. The court also decided that evidence of the deletion was admissible to show a mistake because it was not offered to prove the validity of an existing claim under a rule governing compromise and settlement.
2026-07-01 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Weston v. State of Alaska et al
ORDER DIRECTING PETITIONER TO FILE NOTICE WITH THE COURT: Petitioner shall file a Notice to the Court within 30 days of this order as to whether he is in state custody serving the sentence imposed for his state felony DUI conviction. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 6/30/2026. (JRF, COURT STAFF)
2026-07-01 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Nevelle J. Eberhart
Nevelle Joshua Eberhart appeals his convictions for armed robbery and possession of a weapon, arguing the trial court erroneously admitted GPS data obtained without a warrant and a video recording. The court found no error in admitting the video but acknowledged an error in admitting the GPS data without a warrant, finding that irregularity harmless. Consequently, the court affirmed Eberhart's convictions.
2026-07-01 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Bryan Edward Menge v. GEICO General Insurance Company
Plaintiff Bryan Edward Menge appealed the grant of summary judgment against insurers GEICO and MSAA, specifically challenging orders that severed his bad faith claims and denied his motion to compel document production. The Supreme Court affirmed these Superior Court rulings, concluding that the appeals did not warrant further briefing and that judgment was properly entered for the defendants.
2026-07-01 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Greenroyd v. Shelton et al
hompkins, and 37 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Andrea Williams. This action is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by District Judge David L Russell on 7/1/2026. (tb)ORDER granting 33 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Cecil Boydston, 34 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Abigale Davis, 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michelle Shelton, 36 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Christal T
2026-07-01 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Orr v. State of New York, et al
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: that Magistrate Judge Evangelista's Report Recommendation (Dkt. No. 6) is Adopted in its entirety, as set forth above; that the petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1) is Dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction; that the Clerk is directed to enter judgment and close this case; that no certificate of appealability under 28 U.S.C. 2253(c)(2) shall issue because Petitioner has failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right; and that the Clerk serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner in accordance with the Local Rules. Signed by Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 07/01/2026. (Copy served upon Pro Se Plaintiff via regular and certified mail on 7/1/2026.)(hmr)
2026-07-01 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Estate of Pfeifer-Murphy
The Cook-Reynolds Partnership appealed a Montana district court's denial of a motion for relief from an Idaho judgment related to loans repayments owed to the Estate of Pfeifer-Murphy. The Montana Supreme Court reversed the district court’s decision, holding that the court erred by denying the partnership Rule 60(b)(4) relief from the foreign judgment.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. T. Hagberg
Terry Lee Hagberg appealed the imposition of a mandatory $5,000 fine alongside his DUI conviction, challenging whether he waived his right to contest the penalty and whether the court properly imposed the minimum sentence. The court affirmed the imposition of the $5,000 fine but remanded for a determination of Hagberg’s ability to pay. Additionally, the court held that the defendant did not waive his right to appellate review because the legal rationale for the fine was called into question by subsequent rulings during his pending appeal.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Byron Wendell Norris a/k/a Byron Norris v. State of Mississippi
Byron Norris appeals the denial of his post-conviction relief motion, arguing that the circuit court violated his due process by imposing an illegal sentence for a DUI while he was on post-release supervision. The Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed the circuit court’s denial of Norris’s motion, finding that the court caused an illegal sentence by revoking his PRS and remanded the case for a technical violation order.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Madden
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying in part and denying as moot in part Defendant's motions to suppress (Docs. 28, 29, 30). A Jury Trial is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 238, U.S. Courthouse, Wichita, Kansas. A Status Conference is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 232, U.S. Courthouse, Wichita, Kansas. The court on his own motion pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) orders that the time from 06/30/2026 (the date the motion to suppress was ruled on) to 08/24/2026 (the date the court set for jury trial) shall be excluded in computing time under the Speedy Trial Act, because the ends of justice served outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Signed by Chief District Judge John W. Broomes on 6/30/2026. (ca)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State of Iowa, Ex Rel., Iowa Department of Natural Resources v. Donald Lilly and Ronald Albrecht; and Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc.; GFS Holdings Group, LLC; Global Fiberglass Solutions of Texas, LLC; and GFSI-MHE Manufacturing of Texas, LLC
The State of Iowa sued corporate officers of a recycling company for allegedly failing to properly dispose of decommissioned wind turbine blades stockpiled in Iowa, seeking civil penalties and an injunction. The appeals court agreed the State adequately pleaded that the officers are individuals subject to liability, but it partially affirmed and partially reversed the lower court regarding the exercise of personal jurisdiction over them.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Perdue Farms Inc. v. L & B Transport, LLC
This case concerns Perdue Farms' 2020 lawsuit for damages resulting from a chemical reaction at its plant caused by a driver’s misrepresentation and guards’ negligence in checking a bill of lading. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant judgment on the pleadings against the security employees and deny Perdue’s request to amend its complaint.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gaedcke v. Noet Logistics, LLC, et al.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS RE: DEFENDANT INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA'S MOTION TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (Dkt. 38) - Objections to R&R due by 7/14/2026. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (ac)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
FRANCISCO v. DIRECTOR GARY KLINE et al
OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 6/29/26. 6/30/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Est. of G. Smalling v. 2990 Holme Operating
This wrongful death and survival action involves the Estate of Glendon Smalling suing healthcare providers, who sought to compel arbitration based on an Admission Agreement signed by the decedent’s daughter. After the trial court denied the petition to compel arbitration, the Superior Court affirmed this decision.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Perkins-Gottfried v. Southern Oregon Universary et al
OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiff's IFP petition, ECF No. 2, is GRANTED, and Plaintiff's Complaint, ECF No. 1, is DISMISSED with leave to amend and without service on Defendants. Plaintiff shall have thirty days from the date of this Order to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff is advised that failure to file an amended complaint within the allotted time will result in entry of a judgment of dismissal without further notice. Signed on 6/30/2026 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 6/30/2026.) (ck)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jones v. Oklahoma Department of Human Services et al
ORDER. This matter is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. A separate judgment of dismissal shall be entered contemporaneously herewith. Signed by Chief District Judge Scott L Palk on 6/30/2026. (llg)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Traudt v. Lebanon Police Department, City of Lebanon et al
ORDER re: 25 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Officer Smolenski's motion for judgment on the pleadings (doc. no. 25) is granted as to Traudt's negligence claim (Count IV) but denied as to his Brady claims (Counts I & II). The only claims remaining against Officer Smolenski are Counts I & II. So Ordered by Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(vln)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
///ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Cardona Lopez's petition for a writ of habeas corpus (doc. no. 1) is denied. The clerk is directed to enter judgment and close the case. So Ordered by Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(vln)
2026-06-30 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Brian Ribera v. Jennifer Ribera
Brian Ribera appeals a divorce decree challenging the district court’s denial of a request for psychological evaluations under Wyoming Rule of Civil Procedure 35, as well as rulings regarding custody, property division, and pet ownership. The Supreme Court of Wyoming affirmed the district court’s decision, specifically upholding the denial of the evaluations and the rulings on custody, property, and the dog.
2026-06-30 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Guardianship of Finley
This case involves an appeal challenging the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court's subject matter jurisdiction over a child's custody after a temporary guardian was appointed in New Hampshire. Because the court concluded it lacked jurisdiction under the Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, it vacated the orders appointing the temporary guardian and remanded the matter for dismissal.
2026-06-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re: Mma Law Firm, Pllc
The Louisiana Supreme Court answered certified questions regarding a law firm’s ability to recover fees and costs from successor firms after its representation was terminated due to bankruptcy and concerns about misconduct. The Court held that a contingent fee contract entered into as a result of unethical or illegal conduct is absolutely null, and the responsible attorney is not entitled to fees or costs. Furthermore, the Court ruled that if a valid contract exists but misconduct occurs during its performance, the attorney’s recovery is governed by the framework adopted in Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc. and O’Rourke v. Cairns.
2026-06-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re Estate of Shawn Edward Sheeks
The lawsuit concerned the winding up and accounting of various business entities co-owned by Shawn Sheeks and his partner Paul Slate. While the Business Court previously resolved the entity dissolution and distributed assets, Paul Slate filed a Verified Claim in Probate Court claiming inadequate distributions. The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment dismissing the Probate Court claim on res judicata grounds because the same underlying facts should have been litigated in the Business Court.
2026-06-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Fischer v. Southeast Community College
An enrolled student and a prospective student filed an appeal challenging Southeast Community College’s proof of vaccination policy after the district court dismissed their complaint for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim. The Nebraska Supreme Court reviewed the case for plain error due to a procedural briefing deficiency and affirmed the district court’s decision.
2026-06-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jordaan Stanly Creque v. State of Alabama
Jordaan Stanly Creque, an inmate on death row, appeals the Morgan Circuit Court's summary dismissal of his postconviction petition following his conviction and death sentence for the murder of two employees during a restaurant robbery. The provided text details the procedural history and facts of the case but does not contain the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals' final ruling on the eligibility for postconviction relief.
2026-06-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Michael David Belcher v. State of Alabama
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals withdrew the opinion issued on August 22, 2025, and substituted a new one in its place. The case concerns Michael David Belcher, an inmate on death row, who appealed the summary dismissal of his petition for postconviction relief, though the provided text does not contain the court's decision on the merits.
2026-06-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Michael David Belcher v. State of Alabama
Alabama death-row inmate Michael Belcher appeals the summary dismissal of his petition for postconviction relief after being convicted of the capital murder of Samantha Payne during a kidnapping. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has withdrawn the opinion previously issued on August 22, 2025, and substituted the following opinion. The provided text cuts off before specifying the court's final holding or outcome.
2026-06-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Baker et al v. Bailey, III et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Status Regarding Pending Emergency Petition for Injunctive Relief and Expedited Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. No. 20) is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. No. 15) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff J.B.'s Second Amended IFP Application (Doc. No. 16) and Plaintiff C.B.'s IFP Application (Doc. No. 17) are GRANTED. The Clerk therefore is DIRECTED to file the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 13) in forma pauperis. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Plaintiffs are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this case should not be dismissed under Younger. Plaintiffs must comply with this Order no later than 30 DAYS of the entry of this Order. Plaintiffs' 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims against Defendant Stacie Odeneal and Defendant Tennessee Department of Children's Services are DISMISSED with prejudice. Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order (Doc. No. 14) is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 4) is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 06/26/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
2026-06-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Persaud v. University of Rhode Island, et al.
ORDER on 30 Motion to Dismiss and Sua Sponte Dismissal. So Ordered by Senior District Judge John A Woodcock, Jr on 6/26/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael)
2026-06-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Peachey v. Sage
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry 11) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - SEE MEMORANDUM FOR DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Yvette Kane on 6/26/26. (dmn)
2026-06-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Westwell v. City of Sunriver et al
OPINION AND ORDER: The Motion to Dismiss 8 is GRANTED. Defendant City of Sunriver is substituted as defendant in place of Defendants Austin Wilson, Casie Mann, and Captain Davis for each of Plaintiff's state law claims. Following substitution, the state law claims against Defendant City of Sunriver are DISMISSED for failure to provide timely notice as required by OTCA. Signed on 6/26/2026 by Judge Ann L. Aiken. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 6/26/2026.) (ck)
2026-06-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Spears
OPINION AND ORDER by Chief Judge John F. Heil, III granting 45 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Dates. Accordingly, the scheduling order dates are modified as follows: Joint Status Report and Notices due by 8/17/2026; Motions to Dismiss for insufficient indictment due by 8/17/2026; All other motions and objections to notices due by 8/24/2026; Pretrial Conference previously set for 7/16/2026 at 9:30 a.m. is RESET for 9/10/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1, Room 230, US Courthouse, 5th & Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK before Chief Judge John F. Heil III; Jury Instructions, Voir Dire, Trial Briefs, and Stipulations due by 9/25/2026; Witness and Exhibit Lists, and three hard-copy exhibit binders due 10/1/2026 by 4:00 p.m.; Jury Trial previously set for 8/3/2026 at 8:45 a.m. is RESET for 10/5/2026 at 8:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1, Room 230, US Courthouse, 5th & Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK before Chief Judge John F. Heil III, as to David Clayton Spears. (tls, Deputy Clerk)
2026-06-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jordan v. USA-2255
REDACTED MEMORANDUM OPINION re 3 Sealed Document. Signed by Judge Richard D. Bennett on 3/17/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
2026-06-25 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In Re Child of Mindy P.
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court vacated a lower court’s order terminating Mindy P.’s parental rights after determining that the process used to appoint her guardian ad litem violated her due process rights. The court agreed with the mother that an unscheduled conference where she was not personally notified led to the appointment based solely on an attorney’s representations rather than record evidence of her incompetence. Consequently, the judgment was vacated and remanded for further proceedings.
2026-06-25 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)