The Colorado Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, declaring a case against STEM School Highlands Ranch (STEM) moot after the school deposited the maximum potential damages into the court’s registry. The case, brought by John and Maria Castillo, concerned the wrongful death of their son, Kendrick Castillo,…
-
-
Court Reverses Decision in Workplace Injury Case, Citing Overdose as Superseding Cause
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a case involving a workplace injury, ruling that the victim’s fatal drug overdose was a “superseding cause” of his death, not directly linked to the initial injury. The Incident and Initial Lawsuit The case, *Bommarito, III v.…
-
Landlord Wins in El Pollo Loco Franchise Lease Dispute: Court Upholds Damages Award
A Texas appeals court has sided with a landlord in a commercial real estate lease dispute involving an El Pollo Loco franchise. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision, awarding the landlord, Bitters JSEL, LLC (Bitters), over $793,000 in damages after the franchise, AA Pollo, Inc. D/B/A El Pollo Loco…
-
Coyote in Cook County: Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Forest Preserve
The Illinois Appellate Court, First District, has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Nicole Milan against the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Milan’s suit centered on the care of “ambassador animals” at the River Trail Nature Center, particularly a coyote named Rocky. Milan alleged…
-
Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Hickam Federal Credit Union
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawai’i has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Lonnell Reginald Wideman against Hickam Federal Credit Union (HFCU) and two of its employees. Wideman, representing himself, alleged various claims stemming from his interactions with the credit union. The Initial Complaint and Amended Complaint…
-
Murder Conviction Upheld: Court Rejects Claims of Insanity and Self-Defense
The Seventh District Court of Appeals in Texas has upheld the murder conviction of Austin Bovey, rejecting his arguments that he was insane at the time of the shooting and that he acted in self-defense. The court’s decision, issued on November 12, 2025, affirmed the judgment of the 16th District…
-
Court Dismisses Appeal in Property Dispute Due to Lack of Final Order
The Eleventh Appellate District Court of Ohio has dismissed an appeal filed by WCG Properties, L.L.C. (WCG) against Gina Clifton, Brian Sawyer, and R.D. Roth Foods, Inc. (R.D. Roth). The court determined it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal because the original trial court’s dismissal of WCG’s civil complaint was…
-
Court Upholds Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit, Citing Statute of Limitations
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by Adrian Osborne. The case centered on whether the statute of limitations under the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act (MPLA) was correctly applied, particularly in light of a…
-
Broward County Sheriff Wins Insurance Battle Over Parkland Shooting Coverage
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in a legal dispute with Evanston Insurance Company over coverage related to the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision that the shooting constituted…
-
Roof Replacement Dispute Leads to Court Battle: Ohio Court Sides with State Farm
James Leonard, a homeowner in Middletown, Ohio, found himself in a legal battle with his insurance company, State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., after a windstorm damaged his roof in June 2022. The case, recently decided by the Twelfth Appellate District of Ohio, centered on a disagreement over the extent…