Adoption Law
 
Hartley v. Consolidated Glass Holdings, Inc

To understand the arguments that have been raised in this case, it is easier
first to describe what HFA is not, rather than what it is. HFA is not a recorded
subdivision in Sussex County. There is no plot plan, recorded or otherwise,
showing the numbered lots within HFA. Instead, HFA consists of several parcels
of land along a private road near Bridgeville.1 These parcels w... More...
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Garnet O'Marrow and Clarence Gardner v. Dean P. Roles, Jr., d/b/a D&M Training

To understand the arguments that have been raised in this case, it is easier
first to describe what HFA is not, rather than what it is. HFA is not a recorded
subdivision in Sussex County. There is no plot plan, recorded or otherwise,
showing the numbered lots within HFA. Instead, HFA consists of several parcels
of land along a private road near Bridgeville.1 These parcels w... More...
   $0 (10-04-2015 - DE)

Citizens All. for Prop. Rights Legal Fund v. San Juan County

At all times relevant to this appeal, the County operated under a home rule
charter that vested legislative functions in the Council, consisting of six voting
members. SAN JUAN COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER art. 2, §§ 2.1 0, 2.11, 2.30(1 ).
The charter specified that the Council cannot act without the affirmative vote of four
of its members. /d. § 2.40(3). Further, the charter place... More...
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The People ex rel. Karen Ross, etc. v. Raisin Valley Farms, LLC, et al.

The CMA and its federal counterpart, the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (the federal Act; 7 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.), are statutory programs rooted in the legislative judgment that governmental intervention in agricultural markets was necessary to preserve the agricultural industry, especially during the Great Depression. (See Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Lyons (2000) 24 Cal.4th 468, 478 (... More...   $0 (10-02-2015 - CA)

Nadir N. Ali and Mumtaz Ali v. Flessner Enterprises, Inc.

Appellants Nadir N. Ali and Mumtaz Ali appeal the trial court’s judgment in favor of appellee Flessner Enterprises, Inc. (FEI). The trial court awarded damages in the amount of $145,543.37 and $4,500.00 in attorneys’ fees after a trial before the bench. The Alis challenge the trial court’s judgment by four issues. We affirm.
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I. BACKGROUND
The Alis purchased a gas station by the name ... More...
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Commonwealth v. Wray

The jury could have found the following facts
based on the evidence presented at trial. The defendant and
Cruz had been in a dating relationship for about one month,
when, on November 19, 2012, they both attended a Narcotics
Anonymous meeting in West Springfield. Before the meeting
began, the defendant saw Cruz hug another man. The defendant
became upset, started y... More...
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Extendicare Homes, Inc. v. Belind Whisman and Kimdred Nursing Extendicare Homes, Inc.

This decision consolidates three cases accepted by this Court for
discretionary review pursuant to CR 65.09. By way of motions for interlocutory
relief under CR 65.09, Extendicare Homes, Inc. d/b/ / Shady Lawn Nursing
Home ("Extendicare"), and its affiliated entities,' and Kindred Nursing Centers
Limited Partnership d/b/a Winchester Centre For Health and Rehabilitation
n/k... More...
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Cty. of Westchester v. U.S. Dep’t of Hous. & Urban Dev.

For  nearly  a  decade,  plaintiff‐appellant  the County of Westchester (the “County” or “Westchester”) has been engaged in  litigation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban  Development  (“HUD”  or  “the  Government”)  over  whether  the  County  has  adequately  analyzed—in  its  applications  for  HUD  funds—impediments  to  fair  housing  within  the  County’s  jurisdic... More...   $0 (09-27-2015 - NY)

In the Interest of S.S.B. and R.D., III, Children

R.T.B. (“the mother”) appeals the trial court’s judgment terminating her parental rights to her children, S.S.B. and R.D., III.1 R.D., Jr. (“the father”) separately appeals the trial court’s judgment terminating his parental rights to R.D., III. We affirm the trial court’s judgment as to both the mother and the father.
1 W.B., the father of S.S.B., executed an affidavit of voluntary relinquish... More...
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Perry Krinitt v. Dept of Fish and Game

This lawsuit arose out of a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on August 31, 2010, in Kamiah, Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Department) had contracted with Leading Edge Aviation, LLC, to fly two Department employees from Clarkston, Washington, to the Selway River in Idaho in order to collect data on salmon spawning. The pilot of the helicopter was Perry J. Krinitt, Jr., the son... More...   $0 (09-26-2015 - ID)

Myers v. State Board of Equalization et al.

Plaintiff Michael Myers filed this action against the State Board of Equalization (BOE), the State Insurance Commissioner, and the State Controller (collectively, the State Defendants), to compel the State Defendants to assess and collect the gross premium tax from Real Parties. Plaintiff alleges Real Parties are among the largest health “insurers” in this state by virtue of the significant premi... More...   $0 (09-26-2015 - )

In the Interest of J.R.S.

B.J.D. appeals the trial court’s order terminating his parental rights to minor child J.R.S. In his sole issue on appeal, B.J.D. asserts the evidence was neither legally nor factually sufficient for the trial court to find by clear and convincing evidence that terminating his parental rights was in J.R.S.’s best interests. We conclude the evidence is both legally and factually sufficient, and we a... More...   $0 (09-23-2015 - TX)

David Anderson, Joe Wray, John Kennard, Commissioners, and Board of Trustees, Brown County Fire Protection District v. Susanne Gaudin, Janet Kramer, and Ruth Reichmann

This appeal challenges a summary judgment ruling that a county board of commissioners lacked authority to amend an ordinance that previously established a county-wide fire protection district. We reverse.

This is the third appeal involving the Brown County Fire Protection District ("District"). In 2007, the Brown County Board of Commissioners enacted an ordinance under the Fire District... More...
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Michael Morford d/b/a Nemaha Water Services, et al v. Esposito Securities, LLC

This is an appeal from an order denying Nemaha’s1 motion to compel arbitration before the Financial Industry National Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and granting Esposito Securities, LLC’s motion to compel arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In a single issue, Nemaha argues the trial court erred by concluding Nemaha was not a customer
1 Appellants are Michael Morford, ... More...
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Dick Anthony Heller v. District of Columbia

At issue in this suit is the constitutionality of certain gun laws enacted by the District of Columbia. The district court determined as a matter of law that the District’s efforts “to combat gun violence and promote public safety” by means of its registration laws were “constitutionally permissible.” Heller v. District of Columbia, 45 F. Supp. 3d 35, 38 (D.D.C. 2014). Before this court, Dick Anth... More...   $0 (09-18-2015 - DC)

Weitzner v. Cynosure, Inc.

Plaintiffs are Ari Weitzner, an ophthalmologist based in Brooklyn, NY, and Ari Weitzner, 16
M.D., P.C., which is Ari Weitzner’s professional corporation (“Plaintiffs”). The complaint alleges 17
that Plaintiffs received four unsolicited faxes sent by Defendant Cynosure, Inc. (“Cynosure”), a 18
Massachusetts-based manufacturer and distributor of light-based products for medical and 19... More...
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Allstate v. Ploutis

On March 19, 2010, Ploutis’ home and certain contents were damaged when water pipes
in the home burst. At the time of the loss, Ploutis’ home was insured under a policy issued by Allstate.1 Although Allstate provided an initial payment to Ploutis, the parties were unable to
reach an agreement on the cost of remaining repairs. Ploutis filed a complaint for breach of
contract again... More...
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San Diegans etc. v. Har Construction

In about early January 2012, the San Diego County District Attorney filed a criminal complaint against former District superintendent Jesus Gandara and three District Board of Trustee (Board) members (Pearl Quiñones, Arlie Ricasa, and Greg Sandoval) for alleged wrongdoing related to construction projects at District schools. Less than one month later, SanDOG filed a taxpayers' action against the ... More...   $0 (09-17-2015 - CA)

Rose v. Anderson Hay & Grain Co.

This case involves the jeopardy element of the tort for
wrongful discharge against public policy and whether the administrative remedies
available under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA), 1 49
U.S.C. § 31105, preclude Charles Rose from recovery under a common law tort
claim. This is one of three concomitant cases2 before us concerning the "adequacy
o... More...
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Rickman v. Premera Blue Cross

Ericka Rickman served as director of Ucentris Insured Solutions from August
2004 until her termination in November 2009. Ucentris, a subsidiary ofPremera, is a
general insurance agency that sells a variety of health care insurance plans and risk
management products to individuals and businesses. Two distinct events transpired
relevant to Rickman's termination.
HIPAA Concer... More...
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Becker v. Comm'y Health Sys., Inc..

Becker began working for Rockwood Clinic PS, an acquired subsidiary of
CHS, 1 as its chief financial officer (CFO) in February 2011. As a publicly traded
company, CJ-IS is required to file reports with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available publicly for the purpose
of accurately advising the SEC, and CHS' creditors and investors,... More...
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In the Interest of T.J.H., W.D.H., and L.B.H., children

C.H. appeals the trial court’s modification order in a suit affecting the parent child relationship to his children T.H., W.H., and L.H. He raises three issues on appeal. We reverse and remand.
BACKGROUND
On March 29, 2010, C.H. was named sole managing conservator of T.H., W.H., and L.H. Their mother, J.S., was appointed possessory conservator of the children. On July 27, 2011, the childre... More...
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Ari Weitzner v. Cynosure, Inc.

8 This appeal by Plaintiffs from the dismissal of their complaint by the United States District
9 Court for the Eastern District of New York raises once again the troublesome issue of an
10 appellant’s failure to file a timely appeal because of the appellant’s compliance with an individual
11 calendar rule promulgated by a district judge. See Camacho v. City of Yonkers, 236 F.3d 112 (2... More...
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Badilla v. Wal-Mart Stores East Inc.

Kenneth Badilla (Plaintiff) bought a pair of work boots at Wal-Mart. He claims
8 the soles of the boots came unglued, causing him to trip and injure his back. More
9 than three years later, on September 20, 2007, he sued Wal-Mart and its store
10 manager (Defendants) for breach of express and implied warranties. In his complaint
11 Plaintiff seeks damages for personal injuries he ... More...
   $0 (09-16-2015 - NM)

Badilla v. Wal-Mart Stores East Inc.

Kenneth Badilla (Plaintiff) bought a pair of work boots at Wal-Mart. He claims
8 the soles of the boots came unglued, causing him to trip and injure his back. More
9 than three years later, on September 20, 2007, he sued Wal-Mart and its store
10 manager (Defendants) for breach of express and implied warranties. In his complaint
11 Plaintiff seeks damages for personal injuries he ... More...
   $0 (09-16-2015 - NM)

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