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Younce v. Smith
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: This case is DISMISSED for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. All pending motions are DENIED as moot. The Clerk shall issue a final judgment and close this case. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 4/29/2026. (JRF, COURT STAFF)
2026-04-29 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State of West Virginia ex rel. West Virginia Department of Human Services v. The Honorable Steven Redding, Judge of the Circuit Court of Berkeley County
The West Virginia Supreme Court granted the Department of Human Services’s request for a writ of prohibition, finding that Circuit Court Judge Steven Redding lacked the authority to order executive agencies to disclose information concerning Child Protective Services operations. The Court held that such directives violated the separation of powers and constituted an excess of jurisdiction.
2026-04-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Keith King v. Dayco Incorporated
An appellate court affirmed summary judgment for the client, holding that a temporary staffing agency worker assigned to the client was an employee subject to the exclusive remedy provision of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law. The court determined that the worker failed to dispute facts establishing his status as an employee of the client, rendering the contract provision disclaiming employee status inapplicable.
2026-04-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Cook v. Stanley G. Alexander, Inc.
Isaiah Cook appeals the trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration of his retaliation claims for participating in a workplace sexual harassment investigation, arguing that the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act does not apply because he was a witness in the investigation. The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms that order, holding that the EFAA applies to workers who report witnessing harassment during an investigation, not just the alleged victims.
2026-04-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company v. American Commercial Barge Line LLC
In this declaratory judgment action, an Indiana barge transportation company seeks coverage from five excess liability insurers for suspected environmental contamination at a Louisiana shipyard designated as an EPA Superfund site. The court affirmed the trial court's ruling that Indiana law governs the policies, but reversed the denial of the insurers' motion for summary judgment, holding they are entitled to judgment on the coverage issue.
2026-04-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Sjothun v. Peterson et al
Order re: 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alyssa Diane Sjothun is DENIED, as set out. Signed by District Judge Kristi K. DuBose on 4/28/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff at address listed) (jmr)
2026-04-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Wade et al
ORDER denying 26 Motion to Revoke as to Walter Edward Wade (1), Ricky Sheppard (2). Wade and Sheppard shall remain in custody pending proper placement at inpatient treatment facilities. The Pretrial Services Office shall notify the Court once placement has been finalized, and at that time, the Court will order Defendants' release. Wade and Sheppard will be subject to all conditions of release as ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Bowman in addition to those stated in this Order. Docs. 19, 24. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 4/28/2026. (kmc) ORDER denying 26 Motion to Revoke as to Walter Edward Wade (1), Ricky Sheppard (2). Wade and Sheppard shall remain in custody pending proper placement at inpatient treatment facilities. The Pretrial Services Office shall notify the Court once placement has been finalized, and at that time, the Court will order Defendants' release. Wade and Sheppard will be subject to all conditions of release as ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Bowman in addition to those stated in this Order. Docs. 19, 24. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 4/28/2026. (kmc)
2026-04-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Robin B. Quinn, Prsnl. Rep. for Jo Ann Allen v. General Electric Co.
The Supreme Court of Maryland held that a household member injured by asbestos dust brought home on a consumer's work clothing does not need to prove an "element of duty" to recover in a strict liability design defect claim. The court determined that while duty is often required in negligence cases, the plaintiff must satisfy only the standard four elements of strict liability to establish the defendant's liability.
2026-04-27 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Shentu v. Director, ICE Honolulu Field Office
ORDER DISMISSING PETITION re 1, 3, 13, 16, 19 - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE DERRICK K. WATSON on 4/27/2026. The Petition, ECF No. 1, is therefore DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction, and all other pending requests for relief in this action are DENIED as moot. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment and close the case. (eta)COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Yujing Shentu has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on April 27, 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).
2026-04-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Montgomery
Tremelle Montgomery was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault after shooting Joshua Wardi in Manhattan, Kansas, and he appealed arguing issues with jury instructions, judicial comments, and evidence sufficiency. The court affirmed Montgomery's convictions against the State of Kansas.
2026-04-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re S.S.
B.M. appeals the circuit court’s decision to terminate his parental rights to S.S. without first granting a post-adjudicatory improvement period. The Supreme Court held that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion and vacated the termination, remanding the case for further proceedings.
2026-04-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Cramer v. Union Pacific RR. Co.
A jury awarded $287,600 to an employee who sued her railroad employer under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act after injuring her ankle and found the railroad 5 percent at fault. The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s denial of the employee’s motions for a new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, as well as the railroad’s motion to amend the judgment.
2026-04-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
McFarland v. Newsham
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration (ECF No. 17) is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's amended motion for reconsideration (ECF No. 18) is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's emergency petition for immediate federal review and protective relief (ECF No. 23) is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if Plaintiff submits any additional documents in this closed civil case, the Clerk of Court shall return them to Plaintiff unfiled. Signed by District Judge Cristian M. Stevens on 4/23/2026. (JMP)
2026-04-23 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
LONGFELLOW v. ROBINSONS WHARF INC
DISCOVERY ORDER. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS)
2026-04-23 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Paul Jones v. Commonwealth of Kentucky
Paul Jones appealed his drug trafficking conviction, arguing that prosecutorial misconduct during cross-examination violated a specific precedent and that an amended sentence was improper. The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the prosecutor’s questions attacking the witness’s credibility violated the *Moss* standard and that the resulting misconduct was palpable enough to require a new trial. Therefore, the Court reversed the conviction and remanded for a new trial, though it did not decide the dispute regarding the resentencing proceedings.
2026-04-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re Grijalva; Judith del Cuadro-Zimmerman
Judith del Cuadro-Zimmerman appealed the Superior Court's denial of her request to serve as the personal representative of the Dora Alicia Grijalva estate, arguing that her status as a creditor made her eligible. The D.C. Court of Appeals reversed the trial court, holding that a potential conflict of interest does not categorically disqualify the largest creditor who applies for administration if no higher-priority beneficiaries are available to serve.
2026-04-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Collier v. NH, State of
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re: 1 Complaint, 4 Motion to Issue Immediate Injunction and Protective Order. The district judge should issue an Order of Remand, remanding Collier's state cases listed in his Notice of Removal (Doc. Nos. 1, 1-1) to the State courts, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c) and 28 U.S.C. § 1455(b)(4). The district judge should deny Collier's motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 4). Follow up on Objections to R&R on 5/7/2026. 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.(lw)
2026-04-23 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Wooten v. Louisville Metro Government et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION by Senior Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 4/22/2026: The Court will, by separate Order, dismiss this action.cc: Plaintiff, pro se (EAS)
2026-04-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Doe v. Dzurenda et al
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion to Dismiss. The motion is hereby granted as to counts one through eight and denied as to counts nine and ten. Please see attached Ruling and Order for details. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 4/22/2026. (Rickevicius, L.)
2026-04-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Woods, Charles v. Beacon Specialized Living Wisconsin, Inc. et al
ORDER dismissing 1 Complaint. Amended Complaint due 5/22/2026. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 4/22/2026. (rks),(ps)
2026-04-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Primerica Life Insurance Company v. Finlayson et al
MEMORANDUM DECISION and ORDER: denying 36 Motion for Leave to File and Amended Memorandum in Opposition to Motion; Cross Defendant Finlaysons Motion for Summary Judgment ECF No. 21 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: 1. Summary Judgment is granted on the crossclaims for lack of capacity, fraud and undue influence, conversion, and promissory estoppel. 2. Summary Judgment is denied on the crossclaim for unjust enrichment. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 04/22/2026. (kpf)
2026-04-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
IN RE THE PARENTING OF R.A.A.
Jonathan Edward Allen appealed the Montana district court's denial of his emergency motion for temporary custody and dismissal of his petition for a permanent parenting plan, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction because the minor child R.A.A. was no longer living in Montana. The provided opinion text does not contain the court’s final ruling or conclusion on these issues.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Dannah Brents v. Alva Blake Holland
Dannah Brents appealed a judgment from the Pontotoc County Chancery Court that modified custody, awarding joint legal custody but sole physical custody to Alva Blake Holland with conditional supervised visitation to Dannah. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s judgment regarding the custody modification after reviewing the record, arguments of counsel, and relevant precedent.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Guardianship of Kelvin
While an initial probate judge found that a guardian was not in contempt for violating a parenting-time decree, a second judge subsequently ruled the guardian was in contempt without a trial on the merits. The Appeals Court vacated this judgment, determining that the second judge’s procedural shortcomings violated due process by failing to provide the guardian with notice of new charges or a reasonable opportunity to respond and present evidence.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Council v. Hein
Priscilla Council appealed the trial court’s dismissal of her personal injury action brought under Connecticut’s accidental failure of suit statute, arguing that a motion for summary judgment should have been the proper vehicle to address jurisdictional issues. The court agreed with Council that the trial court mistakenly used a motion to dismiss, but found that she failed to provide factual support for her claim of "inadvertence" and did not show she was harmed by the court's error. Accordingly, the court concluded the form of the judgment was improper and directed a new judgment be rendered.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
County of Trempealeau v. Layne Perry Stenberg
Layne Perry Stenberg appealed an order finding he unreasonably refused a blood draw, arguing that Wisconsin’s implied consent law violates the Fourth Amendment. The court affirms the trial court’s order, concluding that the statute is constitutional because it imposes only civil penalties and does not violate the unconstitutional conditions doctrine or the least intrusive means test.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel P. Hekemian
The court was asked to determine if an arbitration provision in Samuel P. Hekemian’s 2002 Last Will and Testament is valid and enforceable under New Jersey law. The Appellate Division held that the provision is invalid for a lack of mutual assent and runs contrary to the statutory scheme governing estate administration. Accordingly, the court affirmed the Chancery Division’s order denying the motion to compel arbitration.
2026-04-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State Of Washington, V. Harlan W. Blackburn
State of Washington appeals court reviewed Harlan W. Blackburn’s convictions for sexually assaulting his biological daughter after law enforcement obtained his bank card last four digits and store purchase history without a warrant. Although the court identified a constitutional error regarding that evidence, it held that its admission was harmless. The court reversed one conviction count for insufficient evidence and remanded five other counts for resentencing within the statutory maximum.
2026-04-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
FLOOD v. BALL et al
RECOMMENDED DECISION re 49 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Objections to Recommended Decision due by 5/1/2026. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS)
2026-04-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Szerwinski v. Mainstreet Assoc., Inc.
Michael Szerwinski settled his claims with an employee of Mainstreet Associates but later sued the company under the theories of respondeat superior and negligent hiring, arguing that the settlement did not cover the employer. The appellate court affirmed the district court’s decision regarding the respondeat superior claim, finding that a release typically prevents an employer from being held vicariously liable for an employee’s actions. However, the court reversed the district court’s dismissal of the negligent hiring claim because the employer was not named or specifically identified in the settlement document, and the presumption against releasing an unnamed party stood, remanding the case for further proceedings.
2026-04-17 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Kalff v. Fennell
ORDER DENYING VERIFIED PETITION FOR RETURN OF CHILD TO GERMANY re 1, 64 - Signed by JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH on 4/17/2026. In light of the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the court DENIES Kalff's Petition for Return.(jni)
2026-04-17 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Kurihara v. Castagnetti et al
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS NATASHA R. SHAW AND GALE L.F. CHING'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF TED K. KURIHARA'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (42 U.S.C. § 1983 - FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT), FILED DECEMBER 24, 2025 [ECF 38] re 41 - Signed by SENIOR JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI on 4/16/2026. For the foregoing reasons, Shaw and Ching's January 7, 2026 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Ted K. Kurihara's Second Amended Complaint (42 U.S.C. § 1983 Fourteenth Amendment), Filed December 24, 2025 [ECF 38] is GRANTED. Plaintiff's claim against Shaw and Ching in the Second Amended Complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Further, the claim in the Second Amended Complaint that Plaintiff attempted to assert against Judge Castagnetti and Judge Morikone is STRICKEN. There being no remaining claims in this case, the Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of the defendants and to close the case, pursuant to the 11/24/25 Order and the instant Order, on May 1, 2026. (eta)COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Ted K. Kurihara shall be served by First Class Mail to the address of record on April 17, 2026. Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
2026-04-16 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
GOVUVEIA v. GRULER
The Arizona Court of Appeals decided that a settlement agreement requiring the parties to be bound by a neutral evaluator's recommendations on visitation was enforceable and was not an impermissible delegation of the court's authority. While upholding the agreement, the court vacated the visitation and contact provisions in the order and remanded for reconsideration of the visitation schedule and the guardianship determination.
2026-04-15 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rosemary's Relics LLC et al v. Belk, Alvin et al
ORDER that this case is DISMISSED. The clerk of court is directed to enter judgment accordingly and close the case. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 4/15/2026. (lam),(ps)
2026-04-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Calhoun
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION, DENYING MOTION TO SUPPRESS, AND OVERRULING OBJECTIONS as to Charles Robert Calhoun: The 43 Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED, the 28 Motion to Suppress is DENIED, and the 52 Objection is OVERRULED. Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas S Kleeh on 4/15/2026. (cnd)
2026-04-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Marquez v. Baker-Chavez et al
ORDER REGARDING CLAIMS OF REMAINING DEFENDANTS by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales. (tah)
2026-04-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Stewart v. Pike Industries, Inc.
/// ORDER approving 14 Report and Recommendation; granting 13 Motion to Dismiss. The defendant's motion to dismiss (doc. no. 13) is granted and this case is dismissed with prejudice, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b), for failure to prosecute. So Ordered by Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(de)
2026-04-15 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Jackson v. Tran et al
tional details. Signed by Judge Aaron Christian Peterson on 4/14/2026. (JRF, COURT STAFF)ORDER OF DISMISSAL: This case is DISMISSED for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiffs motion at Docket 3 is DENIED. All pending motions are DENIED as moot. The Clerk shall issue a final judgment and close this case. See Order for addi
2026-04-14 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Wegener v. Pichai
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION that the Court dismiss Plaintiff's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and, alternatively, for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted; and, should Plaintiff appeal this decision, the Court assess the $605.00 appellate filing fee; objections to R&R due within 14 days; signed by Magistrate Judge Sally J. Berens (jln)
2026-04-13 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
USA v. Lewis
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER ON AMENDED MOTION TO SUPPRESS - The Amended Motion to Suppress (Dkt. 30) is DENIED. as to Braxton Sinclair Lewis (1). 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)
2026-04-13 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)