Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Civil Rights

Discrimination, voting, police

Delaware court rules on ACLU's FOIA requests to DOC

Delaware court partially reverses DOC's denial of ACLU's FOIA requests, impacting access to voter eligibility data for incarcerated individuals.

Florida court reverses dismissal of child abuse case appeal

Florida court reverses a trial court's dismissal of a child abuse case involving a mother and her two children, allowing further proceedings.

Puerto Rico Court Upholds Dismissal of Elder Abuse Case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed the dismissal of a case involving elder abuse allegations against a care facility, impacting adult protection laws.

Puerto Rico court dismisses condominium dispute over generator

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico dismissed a case regarding a condominium generator installation, ruling the matter is now academic.

Florida Supreme Court updates rules for court accessibility

The Florida Supreme Court has amended rules for court accessibility, enhancing provisions for individuals with disabilities.

Court affirms $10 million award in wrongful conviction case

The Sixth Circuit upheld a $10 million jury award for Alexandre Ansari, who was wrongfully convicted of murder due to police misconduct.

Delaware Supreme Court denies appeal in discrimination case

The Delaware Supreme Court refused an appeal from Suppi Construction in a gender discrimination case brought by Melissa Sadowski.

Puerto Rico court denies appeal in workplace harassment case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denies Mariela Miranda Torres' appeal against her former employer regarding legal representation conflicts.

Texas court affirms termination of father's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a father's parental rights to his two children due to neglect and domestic violence.

Court rules on teacher's disability leave request case

The Sixth Circuit Court rules on Andrea Tumbleson's case against Lakota Local School District regarding paid leave for guide dog training.

Arkansas Court Reverses Stalking Ruling in Greenwood Case

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed part of a stalking ruling against Clinton Greenwood, impacting domestic violence protections.

Puerto Rico court rules in consumer protection case

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico upheld a decision protecting consumer rights in a vehicle sale dispute involving Edgar Acevedo and Quiles Auto Sales.

Puerto Rico court rules on discrimination case against solar firms

Court confirms dismissal of Julia Feliz Barrera's claim against Power Solar and Sunnova Energy for lack of jurisdiction, impacting disability rights.

Court upholds dismissal of discrimination case against Uganda

New York court affirms dismissal of Migadde's discrimination case against Uganda's UN mission, emphasizing repeated frivolous motions.

Court revives gender discrimination claims against Mizuho Sec.

The New York Appellate Division reinstated gender discrimination claims by Kaitlin Farmer against Mizuho Securities, impacting workplace rights.

Georgia court affirms dismissal in child custody case

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a ruling dismissing Tashika Robinson's child custody petition against Darrell London, citing jurisdiction issues.

Court Upholds Ruling Against Engolos LLC for Discrimination

New York court affirms discrimination ruling against Engolos LLC, awarding damages for mistreatment of employee based on national origin.

New York Court Dismisses Family Offense Petition in E.O. Case

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a family offense petition in the Matter of E.O. v. O.O., affirming the lower court's findings.

Court rules on retaliation claim in Pescales v. Pax Ventures

The New York Appellate Division rules on a retaliation claim involving an employee's termination after opposing discrimination at Pax Ventures.

Court rules on sexual assault and retaliation case in NYC

New York court addresses sexual assault and retaliation claims in Quintanar v. New York State Office of the Attorney General.

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