The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the second-degree murder conviction of James Franklin Mavigliano, rejecting his claim that the trial court committed “plain error” by not including a specific self-defense question on the jury’s verdict form. Mavigliano was convicted of second-degree murder and possession of a controlled substance in the…
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Court Reverses Class Certification in Decades-Long Energy Stock Case
The Ohio Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s decision to certify a class action lawsuit against Centerior Energy Corporation and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (CEI), dealing a blow to the plaintiffs in a case that has been ongoing for over two decades. The case, originating from disputes over…
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Eleventh Circuit Court Affirms Foreclosure, Partially Reverses on RESPA Claim
A recent ruling by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has largely upheld a lower court’s decision in a case involving a homeowner, Donna R. Embry, and Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. The case centered on a foreclosure dispute, with Embry alleging various violations of…
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West Des Moines Faces Lawsuit Over Security Contract Termination
A recent ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has partially revived a lawsuit against the City of West Des Moines, Iowa, and several city officials. The case, brought by Tom Conley and his company, The Conley Group, Inc. (TCG), revolves around the city’s decision to terminate TCG’s security…
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Money Laundering Acquittal Leads to Dismissed Lawsuit
Fredrick Dwayne Spencer, after being acquitted of money laundering charges eight years ago, found himself back in court. This time, he was the plaintiff, suing the U.S. Department of Justice and several individuals involved in his original criminal trial. However, his new lawsuit has been dismissed by Judge Sparkle L.…
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Ohio Appeals Court Reconsiders Medical Malpractice Case, Upholds Dismissal
The Twelfth Appellate District of Ohio has revisited a medical malpractice case, *Smith v. Mercy Health-Clermont Hosp., L.L.C.*, granting a request for reconsideration from the original plaintiff, Stephanie Smith. The court, while acknowledging a recent Ohio Supreme Court decision that altered the legal landscape, ultimately upheld its previous decision to…
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Spa Worker’s Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Partially Dismissed
A recent court decision has partially dismissed a lawsuit filed by Raven Jones against her former employer, WTS International, LLC, stemming from alleged pregnancy discrimination. Jones, proceeding without a lawyer (pro se), brought the case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claiming violations of several federal…
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Georgia Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
The Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision that granted summary judgment in a medical malpractice case involving a patient who died at Coffee Regional Medical Center in 2020. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in several key areas, particularly regarding the application of…
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Court Upholds Foreclosure, Dismisses Several of Hale’s Claims
Loletha Hale’s legal battles over her property in Jonesboro, Georgia, have reached another stage. The Court of Appeals of Georgia has issued a ruling, affirming some aspects of the trial court’s decision while dismissing others. Let’s break down this complex case. Background of the Case The story begins in December…
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College Student Loses Appeal in Tuition Debt Case
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…