• Bernier v. Boston Edison Co.

    Defendant electric company appealed a decision of a United States District Court which entered judgment in favor of plaintiff teenagers in two consolidated actions for injuries that were suffered when an automobile knocked over an electric pole and struck...

  • Deciutiis v. Six Flags Am., LP

    Appellant and her child were injured at Six Flags amusement park. Six Flags moved for judgment, arguing an expert was needed to explain injuries, while Deciutiis argued it was unnecessary.

  • United States v. Olano

    Defendants were convicted on multiple federal charges. Out of the 14 jurors, two alternate jurors were chosen, but one was excused and the other remained until a verdict was reached. The lower court ruled that the presence of the alternate jurors was...

  • Ohanian v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.

    Ohanian v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit June 27, 1985, Argued ; November 25, 1985, Decided Nos. 85-7284, 85-7330 Opinion  [*103]  CARDAMONE, Circuit Judge: Defendant Avis Rent A Car System (Avis) appeals...

  • Webre v. Alton Ochsner Med. Found. Hosp.

    While under defendant hospital's care for a brain tumor, plaintiff's wife was struck in the head by a grate that fell from the ceiling of an elevator. Plaintiff stated that his wife never returned to her “old self.” Plaintiff’s...

  • Davis v. Urquiza

    Davis v. Urquiza Court of Appeals of North Carolina February 18, 2014, Heard in the Court of Appeals; April 15, 2014, Filed NO. COA13-1089 Opinion  [*462]   [**328]  Appeal by plaintiffs from order entered 11 March 2013 by Judge James M. Webb in  [**329...

  • Brockum Co. v. Blaylock

    Brockum Co. v. Blaylock United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania January 31, 1990, Decided CIVIL ACTION NO. 89-6244 Opinion  [*440]  OPINION AND ORDER VAN ANTWERPEN, J. JANUARY 31st, 1990 This matter comes before the court...

  • In re Maust Transp., Inc.

    In re Maust Transp., Inc. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington April 3, 2018, Decided Case No. 14-40595 Opinion  [*890]  MEMORANDUM DECISION This matter is before the Court on the Application for Allowance of Administrative...

  • In re Grupo Televisa Secs. Litig.

    In re Grupo Televisa Secs. Litig. United States District Court for the Southern District of New York June 8, 2020, Decided; June 8, 2020, Filed 18 Civ. 1979 (LLS) Opinion OPINION and ORDER The opposition to this  [*2]  motion for class certification raises...

  • Levin v. Commerce Energy, Inc.

    Levin v. Commerce Energy, Inc. Supreme Court of the United States March 22, 2010, Argued; June 1, 2010, Decided No. 09-223 Opinion  [*417]   [**2328]  Justice Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question whether a federal...