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Gramling v. Kennedy
Elizabeth Gramling, a former HHS Executive Secretary, alleges that the Government discriminated against her for denying a telework accommodation and FMLA leave related to her disability and retaliated for asserting her rights. The court denied as moot the motion to dismiss the original complaint and granted in part and denied in part the motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Juan M. Ramirez Sandoval
The State appealed a circuit court's dismissal of criminal sexual conduct charges against Juan M. Ramirez Sandoval after the judge ruled that the State's failure to secure two Spanish-speaking interpreters violated his speedy trial rights. The appeals court agreed with the prosecution that the trial court improperly declined to weigh the interpreter shortages against the State despite the diligent efforts made to find them, reversing the dismissal and remanding the case.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Towon v. Nicole Svoboda's Fiduciary Services
In a dispute over a final accounting filed after the appellant admitted to fraud and was removed as personal representative, the Court of Appeals affirmed the probate court’s denial of personal representative fees, a cleaning expense claim, and the reduction of attorney fees. Although the appellant argued the decision violated due process and state statutes, the appellate court declined to review the errors because the appellant failed to preserve her arguments for appeal.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re: Living Estate of Habig
The Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by self-represented Petitioner-Appellant Jamie Jeffrey Habig regarding prior court denials and orders affecting the Living Estate. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction because the circuit court had not entered a judgment, the orders were not independently appealable under the collateral order or Forgay doctrines, and interlocutory leave was not granted. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal and ordered all pending motions dismissed.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re A.H.
The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians appealed the juvenile court’s denial of its request to view A.H.’s guardian’s psychological evaluation, arguing that its status as a tribe and multidisciplinary team member entitled it to the confidential record. The Fourth Appellate District reversed the lower court’s ruling, modifying the opinion to clarify that tribal representatives possess presumptive authority to receive confidential juvenile records.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Anupama Taggarse v. Amit Taggarse
Anupama Taggarse appealed a Sebastian County Circuit Court divorce decree, arguing that the court improperly refused a continuance to complete discovery, failed to dismiss Amit Taggarse’s claim for lack of sufficient grounds, and denied her request for more permanent alimony. The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s judgment.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rezaei v. Rezaei
Amin Rezaei appealed a trial court order modifying his spousal support obligation to $3,337 per month, arguing the court abused its discretion by finding him underemployed and failing to consider his health and liabilities. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision, ruling that Amin forfeited arguments regarding the magistrate's consideration of his health and liabilities because he did not raise specific objections and that the trial court adopted the magistrate’s finding that he had left lucrative employment.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jackson-Essiet v. Essiet
B. Nelson Essiet appeals a judgment finding him in contempt of court for failing to pay spousal support, assigning trustee rights, and providing proof of an insurance policy to his ex-wife. The magistrate denied his motion to modify or terminate support based on retirement, finding no substantial change in circumstances had occurred to justify modification. The court reviews the lower court's decision regarding the spousal support modification for an abuse of discretion.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
A.M. v. J.M.
J.M., a self-represented appellant, challenges a family court's property division decree after a divorce, arguing the judge used different valuation methods for her premarital home equity versus her spouse's premarital home. The Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms the family court's decisions, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion by using the properties' net market values as of the marriage date rather than sale proceeds received during the marriage.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Matter of Roe v. D'Aguanno
In a Family Court proceeding involving child custody, the mother appealed the Family Court's denial of her motion to vacate a default order granting the father residential custody. The appellate division affirmed the lower court's decision, holding that the mother failed to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for her nonappearance or a meritorious defense. The court found that the custody determination had a sound and substantial basis in the record, warranting the refusal to vacate the November 2024 order.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Demetras Bernell Parish v. State of Florida
Demetras Parish appeals a court’s denial of his motion to suppress, arguing that he was unlawfully ordered to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop to allow a K-9 search. The First District Court of Appeal ruled that officers need not provide a particularized basis for safety to order a driver from a vehicle and found the exit order lawful. The court therefore affirmed Parish’s convictions despite his claims regarding the legality of the search.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Demarcus Johnquez Smith v. State of Florida
Demarcus Johnquez Smith appealed the denial of his motion to suppress, arguing that the smell of burnt cannabis could not establish probable cause to search his vehicle. The court found this argument meritless, stating that smoking cannabis in a vehicle is unlawful, and utilized other evidence such as Smith’s admission of possession and his efforts to hide a baggy. Additionally, the court dismissed the challenge regarding the initial detention because the brief failed to address the reasonable suspicion standard, leading to an affirmation of the trial court’s judgment.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Merryman
Michael Merryman appealed convictions for attempted commercial sexual solicitation and unlawful possession of a firearm, arguing that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress because police lacked probable cause to arrest him. The appellate court agreed with the defendant and reversed the judgment, remanding the case.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Cooper
Defendant Benjamin Cooper appeals convictions for resisting arrest and assault from a Hamilton County jury trial, arguing that the trial court erred in denying a Batson challenge and admitting other-acts evidence. The appellate court affirmed the convictions, finding that the trial court’s unorthodox inquiry into the prosecutors’ beliefs did not constitute an error regarding the Batson motion, and that Cooper failed to preserve a valid issue regarding the other-acts evidence.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
June Merryman and Jason West v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children
June Merryman and Jason West appealed the termination of their parental rights to their six children, contesting the legal findings of the Sebastian County Circuit Court. The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s order, concluding that the circuit court did not clearly err in its statutory findings or its determination of the children’s best interest.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Adams
State v. Adams concerns an appeal of convictions for DUII and reckless driving stemming from a warrantless blood draw. The court affirmed the trial court’s ruling that federal law justified the blood draw and concluded that the defendant failed to properly preserve his argument regarding the Oregon Constitution’s warrant requirement.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Borges Borsoi
The Administrative Appeals Office dismissed a Petitioner’s appeal for Special Immigration Juvenile classification by holding that the eligibility requirement to be under 21 at the time of filing is determined by the date of birth rather than the specific hour of birth, meaning a petition must be filed before the day of the applicant’s 21st birthday. Consequently, the board dismissed the appeal because the petitioner did not establish she was under 21 years of age based on her date of birth.
2026-09-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Randazzo
ORDER denying 46 Motion to Suppress as to Vincenzo Randazzo. This memorandum and order memorializes the reasoning for my September 22, 2026, oral ruling denying Defendant's motion. Ordered by Judge Carol Bagley Amon on 9/22/2026. (BAW)
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Bologna v. Danbury et al
ORDER and REPORT-RECOMMENDATION with attached Case Law: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs 2 application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; and it is further respectfully RECOMMENDED that Plaintiff's 1 Complaint and 5 supplemental complaint be ACCEPTED for filing to the extent that they assert (1) a claim of unlawful seizure related to Plaintiff's cell phone pursuant to the Fourth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Defendant Danbury in his individual capacity, (2) a claim of unlawful search and seizure related to Plaintiff's residence pursuant to the Fourth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Defendant Danbury in his individual capacity, and (3) a claim of false arrest pursuant to the Fourth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Defendant Danbury in his individual capacity; DISMISSED with leave to amend to the extent that they assert (1) a claim that Plaintiff was coerced into making incriminating statements pursuant to the Fifth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. §1983, (2) a claim that Plaintiff's right to counsel was violated pursuant to the Sixth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, (3) a claim that Plaintiff's right to familial association was violated pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, (4) a claim of deliberate indifference to serious medical needs pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. §1983, and (5) a claim of state-created danger pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. §1983; and DISMISSED without leave to amend to the e...
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Brooks v. Trevino et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Jerry H. Ritter DENYING Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 6, DENYING Defendants' Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 24, and DISMISSING Plaintiff's Motion to Strike 32. (nlb)
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Porter
The text for *State v. Porter* outlines the legal standards regarding the joinder of criminal charges, the voluntariness of confessions, the admissibility of evidence, and the process for reviewing motions to suppress. Because the excerpt consists of these established legal rules and evidence points rather than the narrative of the specific case, it does not clearly state the court's final decision or ruling in the matter.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Bagby v. United States Department of Veteran Affairs et al
ORDER granting 24 motion to dismiss case. Signed on September 22, 2026 by District Judge Greg Kays.(Law Clerk)
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: The Report and Recommendation 8 is ACCEPTED. Respondents' objections 9 are OVERRULED. Petitioner Alejandro C.G.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. Respondents shall release Petitioner Alejandro C.G. from immigration custody immediately. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion). Signed by Chief Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 9/22/2026.(RMM)
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Sharpe v. Romero et al
ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [#18] is DENIED. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/22/2026.(echa, )
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Nava Arellano v. Rivas et al
ORDER: Petitioner's Motion for Judicial Notice of Court Records 11 is granted. The Court will take Judicial Notice of Exhibits 2011-2023. Petitioner's Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 1 and this case are dismissed. The Motion to Withdraw as Counsel 12 is granted. Keith Hilzendeger is withdrawn as counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court must enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Although Petitioner has brought his claims in a § 2241 petition, a certificate of appealability is required where a § 2241 petition attacks the petitioner's conviction or sentence. the Court declines to issue a certificate of appealability because reasonable jurists would not find the Court's procedural ruling debatable. Signed by Senior Judge James A Teilborg on 9/22/2026. (MAR)
2026-09-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Monikang v. Federal Communications Commission
Ntseh Monikang sued the Federal Communications Commission under the Freedom of Information Act seeking records related to USAC’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, arguing that the FCC exercises sufficient oversight to make those records subject to disclosure. The FCC denied the request, contending that USAC is not a federal agency and that the FCC neither possesses nor controls the specific records requested. The court granted the FCC’s motion for summary judgment and denied Monikang’s cross-motion.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Sharon Peterson v. Dorothy Becher
Sharon Peterson appealed an order declaring Dorothy Becher the biological daughter and sole heir of the intestate Joseph Gaigg, arguing that DNA evidence was insufficient to overcome legal presumptions and that a statute of limitations barred the paternity determination. The court of appeals affirmed the decision, concluding that Becher successfully rebutted the presumptions regarding her presumed father through genetic testing and that the statute of limitations did not apply to her motion to determine paternity in a probate proceeding.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Allen Jones v. State
Allen Jones was convicted of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a felony after allegedly shooting at a van resulting in a death, and he appealed the conviction and sentence by arguing the evidence was insufficient and that the trial court abused its discretion. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence, concluding that evidence the men fired into the air and at the van was sufficient to support the aggravated assault charge and that the jury could resolve inconsistencies in a witness's recanted statements.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Eric Posey v. Summer Bushnell
This opinion addresses an appeal regarding a defamation case in which an Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a jury verdict for a drag performer who sued a blogger after she claimed he exposed himself to children. The court upheld the judgment against the blogger who was held liable for posting videos with falsified descriptions of the performer's genitals.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Grace Ellen Bowey v. Chadwick Honea
In this domestic relations case, Chadwick Honea appealed the trial court’s denial of Grace Ellen Bowey’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and improper service of process. The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal, ruling it lacked jurisdiction because Honea failed to follow the statutory procedures for a discretionary appeal in a domestic relations case and did not obtain the necessary certificate of immediate review. The court determined that the order was not eligible for direct appeal because it contained no custody rulings and remained interlocutory.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Stephanie Ford v. State of Mississippi
Stephanie Ford was convicted of shooting into an occupied dwelling, and she appealed arguing the trial court committed reversible error in giving a jury instruction defining reasonable doubt and in admitting surveillance video. The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, finding the defense’s objections to both issues were legally insufficient.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Porter
The provided text contains a list of legal principles regarding criminal procedure and evidence, as well as metadata for the case State of Nebraska v. Mark M. Porter, Jr., but it does not contain the specific factual history or the court's final decision. Due to its abrupt ending and lack of a narrative holding, the text does not describe the actual outcome of the case.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Idaho v. Salwan Yousif Al-Mafrachi
Salwan Yousif Al-Mafrachi appeals a district court order denying his motion to suppress evidence of narcotics discovered in his backpack during a traffic stop, arguing that law enforcement lacked probable cause and that the search was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court of Idaho affirmed the district court, ruling that Al-Mafrachi lacked standing to challenge the search because he had waived his Fourth Amendment rights as a condition of his felony probation. The Court overruled a prior holding that found Al-Mafrachi did possess standing and affirmed the lower court’s decision allowing the state to use the evidence seized from the backpack.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Martin v. Department of Public Safety
Keaka Martin appealed the Circuit Court's grants of summary judgment to the Department of Public Safety on his claims alleging negligence in COVID-19 care and his deprivation of judicial access. The Intermediate Court of Appeals reviewed the record and affirmed the Circuit Court's decisions.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Dela Cruz
Kai Dela Cruz appealed his second-degree murder conviction, arguing that the trial court improperly denied his motion to suppress statements made during a custodial interrogation and failed to instruct the jury on extreme mental or emotional disturbance manslaughter. The Intermediate Court of Appeals held that the trial court did not err in denying the motion to suppress, declining the manslaughter instruction, or finding no prosecutorial misconduct during closing arguments.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. D. Crawford
Del Orrin Crawford appeals his conviction for deliberately causing the deaths of Whisper Sellers and wounding Doug Crosswhite, challenging the admission of statements made after he invoked his right to counsel. The supreme court reviewed whether the lower court committed reversible error by admitting statements about the firearm's location and by finding that Crawford reinitiated the conversation and waived his right to counsel, ultimately affirming the decision.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Martinez v. 56th Realty LLC
The Appellate Division reversed the grant of summary judgment to the property owner, 56th Realty LLC, and denied Puca Construction Corp.'s motion for indemnification on the cross-claim because there is an issue of fact regarding whether Owner’s agents were negligent in causing the plaintiff's injuries. Although the court reaffirmed that it previously found the entities to be alter egos, the record contains testimony suggesting the agents were involved in supervising the plaintiff, which triggers General Obligations Law § 5-322.1(1) and prevents summary judgment.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Com. v. James, C.
Carl James appeals his conviction for drug trafficking offenses, arguing that the trial court improperly admitted a police officer’s lay opinion that James was conducting drug transactions. The court upheld the judgment of sentence, concluding that the trial court properly allowed the officer to testify based on his observations and experience.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Eccleston v. Waterbury
Thomas Eccleston, a firefighter who tested positive for marijuana while using a medical card, appealed the trial court’s dismissal of his claim that he was wrongfully terminated in violation of the Palliative Use of Marijuana Act. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s judgment, declining to review the plaintiff’s arguments because they were inadequately briefed and suffered from a lack of legal analysis.
2026-09-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Odom
Memorandum Opinion and Order: For the reasons stated herein, Defendant Octavious Odom's Motion to Suppress (Doc. 20) is GRANTED. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 9/21/26. (T,A)
2026-09-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)