Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Civil Rights

Discrimination, voting, police

Court grants qualified immunity in Savory v. Andrews case

The Seventh Circuit Court ruled on qualified immunity for police officers in the Johnnie Savory case, impacting civil rights claims.

Court upholds claims against Wayne County Community College

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against WCCCD, allowing claims of discrimination and harassment to proceed without prior notice.

Florida Court Upholds Decision on Child Welfare Case

A Florida court affirms a decision regarding the welfare of two minor children, impacting families involved in similar cases.

Court Allows Transgender Plaintiffs to Proceed Anonymously

A federal court permits transgender plaintiffs to file under pseudonyms in a case challenging health care policy changes affecting gender-affirming care.

Ninth Circuit Reverses Ruling on QueerDoc Subpoena Case

The Ninth Circuit ruled that the DOJ's subpoena to QueerDoc is valid, impacting gender-affirming care investigations.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Child Welfare Case

The Florida District Court affirms a ruling involving J.B. and the Department of Children and Families regarding the welfare of minor children.

Texas Court of Appeals rules on family services case

The Texas Court of Appeals grants a writ of mandamus in a case involving the Department of Family and Protective Services and a trial court's dismissal deadline.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child custody case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal regarding a child custody case due to lack of jurisdiction over the order.

Texas court affirms termination of father's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a father's parental rights due to evidence of abuse and a substantial change in circumstances.

Court overturns summary judgment in discrimination case

The Fourth Circuit Court vacated a summary judgment in an employment discrimination case involving Eddie Stewart and GES Recycling.

Court rules against manager in racial discrimination case

The Third Circuit Court affirms dismissal of Gersen Gabriel's claims against DSM Biomedical, citing lack of evidence for discrimination.

Ninth Circuit affirms University of Washington's immunity

The Ninth Circuit upheld the University of Washington's immunity in a civil rights case involving COVID-19 vaccine mandate firings.

Oregon Court upholds civil commitment of dangerous man

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms the civil commitment of T.L.E., deemed extremely dangerous due to severe mental illness.

Oregon Appeals Court Modifies Ruling in Mitchell v. BOLI

The Oregon Court of Appeals modified its ruling in Mitchell v. BOLI, clarifying liability issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Oregon court affirms stalking protective order against man

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a stalking protective order against Richard O'Dell, affirming the trial court's ruling based on evidence presented.

Court reverses summary judgment in sidewalk injury case

New York court reverses ruling granting summary judgment in Espinal v. 1760-1770, LLC, affecting personal injury claims on sidewalk defects.

Ohio Court extends domestic violence protection order

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a five-year extension of a domestic violence protection order against Nicholas Bolshakov, impacting his parenting rights.

Court dismisses Abney's Title VII claims against Solidarity Center

The court dismissed Mecca Abney's Title VII claims against Solidarity Center, citing exhaustion and timeliness issues, remanding remaining claims.

Texas court affirms termination of father's parental rights

A Texas court upheld the termination of a father's parental rights due to domestic violence and neglect, impacting his son A.V.'s future.

Texas court upholds termination of father's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the decision to terminate a father's parental rights, citing clear evidence of statutory grounds.

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