The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has dismissed a Houston County Juvenile Court’s ruling that declared a child dependent, finding the lower court lacked proper jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The decision highlights the complexities of interstate child custody cases and the importance of…
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Vaccine Injury Case Settled: Quick Awarded $50,000
The United States Court of Federal Claims has approved a settlement in a vaccine injury case, awarding James Quick $50,000. The case, filed on April 13, 2021, involved a claim that the influenza vaccine Quick received on October 11, 2018, led to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The Details of…
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Court Orders Sanctions Against Buyers for Discovery Misconduct
In a recent decision, Delaware’s Court of Chancery, led by Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, has ordered sanctions against the “Buyers” in the case of *Legent Group, LLC, et al. v. Axos Financial, Inc., et al.* The ruling stems from the Buyers’ conduct during the discovery phase of the litigation,…
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Sheetz Site Plan Approved After Court Battle with Centerville
The City of Centerville’s attempt to block a proposed Sheetz gas station, convenience store, and restaurant has been struck down by the Ohio Court of Appeals. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision, paving the way for the development to move forward. The case centered on the city’s interpretation of…
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Iowa Supreme Court Sides with Victims in Davenport Hotel Collapse Lawsuit
The Iowa Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the City of Davenport and two of its employees, effectively siding with the victims of the tragic Davenport Hotel building collapse that occurred in May 2023. The court ruled that the qualified immunity provisions of the Iowa Municipal Tort Claims…
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Workers’ Comp Dispute: Court Sides with Insurer, Orders Reimbursement
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has sided with Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company (Berkshire) in a workers’ compensation case, ordering the State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) to reimburse Berkshire for a portion of the benefits paid to a former employee of Factory Grinding Service, Inc. This decision stems from a…
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Alabama Court Rules Against Inmate’s Bid for Reduced Sentence
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has sided with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) in a case involving an inmate’s attempt to get “good time” credit, potentially shortening his sentence. The court ruled that the inmate, Joshua Lashawn Booth, was not eligible for the credit due to the nature…
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Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Ruling: Inmate’s Parole Challenge Blocked by Prior Legal Battles
The Ohio Supreme Court has sided with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority (APA) in a recent case, affirming a lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment against an inmate, Robert L. Norris. The core of the dispute centers on Norris’s claim that a sentencing entry in his criminal case was…
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Immigration Appeal Denied: Court Upholds Credibility Finding
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an appeal filed by Sakib Ahmod, who sought asylum and withholding of removal from the United States. The court’s decision, issued on November 6, 2025, focused on the credibility of Ahmod’s testimony, ultimately siding with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and…
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Indiana Resident
A recent ruling from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Shedrick Northern, a resident of Indiana, against the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The court found multiple issues with Northern’s case, ultimately leading to its dismissal.…