Court dismisses child abuse claims against parents in NC
North Carolina Court of Appeals dismisses child abuse claims against parents after DSS fails to provide sufficient evidence of abuse.
Court remands parental rights case for ICWA compliance
North Carolina court orders further proceedings on parental rights termination to ensure compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act.
Florida court upholds damages cap in discrimination case
A Florida court ruled that state caps on damages apply in a discrimination case, rejecting claims of federal law preemption.
Court reverses school expulsion in zero-tolerance case
Florida court rules against school expulsion of student C.R., citing lack of intent in zero-tolerance threat policy violation.
Georgia court dismisses appeal on parental rights case
The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a mother's appeal regarding the termination of her parental rights, impacting her relationship with her child.
Ohio Court Affirms Ruling Against Social Workers in Abuse Case
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision denying immunity to social workers accused of failing to investigate child abuse claims.
Oregon court rules against family in assisted living case
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against a family seeking to amend a wrongful death complaint against an assisted living facility.
Court affirms order of protection in Norwood v. Merriweather
The Appellate Division upheld a Family Court ruling granting a six-month order of protection against Theresa Merriweather in a domestic dispute.
New York court affirms termination of father's parental rights
A New York court upheld the termination of a father's parental rights due to abandonment, impacting child custody and adoption proceedings.
Court rules in favor of NAACP against Postal Service changes
A federal court ruled that the U.S. Postal Service's proposed changes to election mail violate a settlement agreement with the NAACP.
Court reverses lower ruling in Ulysse v. State of New York case
The Appellate Division rules in favor of the State of New York, reversing a lower court's decision in a disability discrimination case.
Court rules against former employee in discrimination case
The New York Appellate Division ruled in favor of the State of New York, dismissing a discrimination case brought by former employee Richard Ulysse.
New York court upholds discrimination case against MIP Holdings
A New York court ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against MIP Holdings can proceed, affecting employees alleging gender and national origin bias.
Florida court affirms ruling in Walker v. Department of Children
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Walker v. Department of Children and Families, affecting child welfare.
Court upholds qualified immunity in false arrest case
The Fifth Circuit affirms dismissal of claims against officer in false arrest and excessive force case, citing qualified immunity.
New York court dismisses appeals in child neglect case
The Appellate Division dismisses appeals in the Matter of Zarae E., affecting a child neglect case involving the Administration for Children's Services.
Court reinstates retaliation claim in Judson v. Elliott Mgt. Corp.
The New York Appellate Division reinstated a retaliation claim in Judson v. Elliott Management, impacting workplace discrimination cases.
Court affirms ruling in Major v. Monroe County Sheriff's case
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in Major v. Monroe County Sheriff's Office, affecting future discrimination claims.
Court rules on defamation case involving Yale student
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a ruling dismissing defamation claims from a former Yale student against nonprofit organizations.
Ohio court denies neighbor's request for stalking protection
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision denying W.W.'s request for a civil stalking protection order against neighbor C.G.