The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that denied workers’ compensation benefits to a police officer for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) …
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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a major movie theater chain, Cinema Entertainment Corporation, is not liable under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) for sharing customer …
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Tort Law
Sewer Line Lawsuit Fallout: Appeals Court Reverses Fee Awards, Grants Interest to Homebuyer
The Arizona Court of Appeals has issued a significant ruling in the dispute between Narvetta Gipson, who purchased a duplex with faulty sewer line repairs, and the sellers (the Shinnicks) …
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The Eleventh District Court of Appeals of Ohio has affirmed a lower court’s ruling that Buckeye North Coatings, LLC (d.b.a. Rhino Shield) materially breached its contract with homeowner Shaun G. …
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Miscellaneous LawTort Law
Supreme Court Affirms Foreclosure, Citing Mortgagor’s Lack of Standing in Assignment Challenge
The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a district court’s decision to grant summary judgment to MidFirst Bank in a foreclosure action against James and Tahnee Young. The high court …
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The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a products liability case involving a hunting safety harness. The case, brought by Charles Aker, alleges that the …
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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s decision, overturning a nearly $3 million award to Cheri Williams after her son, Tony White, was killed in a …
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Administrative LawConstitutional LawCriminal LawProperty LawTort Law
Bridgegate Fallout: Court Reverses Dismissal of Baroni’s Indemnification Lawsuit
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision that dismissed former Port Authority official William Baroni’s lawsuit against the Port Authority of New York and New …
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Administrative LawConstitutional LawTort Law
Meta Platforms Wins Antitrust Battle as Court Rules Against FTC in Social Media Case
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its antitrust lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. In a detailed memorandum opinion, Judge James E. Boasberg …
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The Ohio First District Court of Appeals has dismissed three medical malpractice appeals, ruling that the trial court’s decisions were not “final, appealable orders.” The case involved appeals from Dr. …