A recent court decision has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a case involving a former student of Columbus State Community College (CSCC) who was sued for unpaid tuition. The Second Appellate District of Ohio affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of CSCC, meaning the…
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Architects Get a Pass: Court Rules on Consumer Fraud Act
The New Jersey Appellate Division has weighed in on a case involving the Borough of Caldwell and Cozzarelli Cirminiello Architects, LLC (CCA), focusing on whether architects are subject to the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). The court’s decision provides clarity on the application of the “learned professionals” exception to…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed: Appeals Court Upholds Summary Judgments in Dram Shop Cases
A fatal car accident has led to a legal battle, and the Georgia Court of Appeals has sided with two establishments that served alcohol to the driver involved. The court affirmed the lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of Fish Tale Restaurants, LLC, and RJM Trading, Inc.,…
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Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Conviction in Dog Shelter Case
The Tenth Appellate District Court of Ohio has upheld the Franklin County Municipal Court’s decision to convict Larisa Whitfield of violating Ohio law regarding the care of companion animals. The case centered around allegations that Whitfield failed to provide adequate shelter for her two pit bull-type dogs. Background of the…
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Texas Appeals Court Rules Yelp Must Face Lawsuit in Texas
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, has ruled that Yelp, Inc., the online review platform, must defend itself against a lawsuit brought by the State of Texas in a Texas court. The court found that Yelp’s actions, specifically the posting of a disclaimer on the business pages of…
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Court Rules Railroad Employee Can Pursue Injury Claim Despite Federal Regulations
The Supreme Court of Louisiana has sided with a former railroad employee, Sean Van Buren, in a case involving workplace injuries. The court reversed a lower court’s decision that had dismissed Van Buren’s claim against his employer, Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS). The core issue revolved around whether federal…
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West Virginia Court Upholds Workers’ Comp Award for Injured Employee
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has sided with Becky Bell, an employee of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, in a workers’ compensation case. The court affirmed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, granting Ms. Bell an additional 20% permanent partial disability (PPD) award, for a total…
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Court Upholds Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Despite Witness Oath Error
A recent ruling by the Ohio First District Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a medical malpractice case, even though a key defense witness wasn’t initially sworn in before testifying. The case, *Gilbert v. Welter*, highlights the importance of timely objections during trials and clarifies the…
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Delaware Court Allows Asbestos Defendants’ Data Preservation Lawsuit to Proceed
The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several companies that are frequently defendants in asbestos litigation. These companies, often referred to as the “Repeat Litigants,” are seeking to prevent asbestos settlement trusts from implementing new data retention policies that would lead to…
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Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Abandoning Clients and Other Misconduct
The Supreme Court of Maryland has ordered the disbarment of attorney David B. Mintz following a series of professional misconduct violations. The decision, handed down on October 24, 2025, stems from Mintz’s representation of 14 clients in bankruptcy court, as well as his own financial and personal issues. The court…