American & Euro Cases

Courtroom suspense and legal investigations based on famous American and European trials.

1. Smith v. Smith et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 2, 2023)
3. VictimsDavid SmithDefendantsRobert SmithSusan SmithPlaintiffsEmily SmithDefense AttorneysMark JohnsonPlaintiff AttorneysJessica LeeJudgesMichael ThompsonInstitutionsSuperior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
4. Case Tags: Will Contest;Undue Influence;Estate Litigation;Family Inheritance Dispute

1. McConico v. Gordy et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 14, 2023)
3. Original Case: McConico v. Gordy et al (INMATE 2)
4. VictimsNakia McConicoDefendantsJ. GordyC. SmithJ. JonesS. WoodPlaintiffsNakia McConicoJudgesW. Harold AlbrittonJerusha T. AdamsInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Excessive Force;Eighth Amendment;Correctional Officer Misconduct

1. Norris v. Garrett

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 15, 2023)
3. VictimsMichael NorrisDefendantsDr. Emily GarrettPlaintiffsMichael NorrisDefense AttorneysMark SullivanPlaintiff AttorneysLinda CarterJudgesPatricia WilliamsInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of California
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Personal Injury;Jury Trial;Expert Testimony

1. Bartlett et al v. Hames et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 15, 2023)
3. VictimsVictim ChildDefendantsJeremy HamesElizabeth HamesPlaintiffsBartlett Family
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Dog Attack;Premises Liability;Civil Lawsuit

1. Key v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 21, 2023)
3. DefendantsCommissioner of the Social Security AdministrationPlaintiffsCassandra KeyJudgesWilliam H. Pryor Jr.Jill A. PryorBritt C. GrantInstitutionsSocial Security AdministrationUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Substantial Evidence Review;Medical Opinion Evaluation;Eleventh Circuit Decision

1. Aloba v. Bureau of Prisons et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 17, 2023)
3. DefendantsBureau of PrisonsFederal Correctional Institution, TalladegaPlaintiffsRasheed AlobaInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Prisoner Civil Rights;Pro Se Litigation;Loss of Property Claim

1. Valles v. Marler

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 21, 2023)
3. VictimsJonathan VallesDefendantsSean MarlerPlaintiffsJoseph VallesInstitutionsPortland Police DepartmentUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
4. Case Tags: Police Shooting;Qualified Immunity;42 U.S.C. § 1983;Fourth Amendment

1. Hills v. Pickens County, Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2023)
3. VictimsMarcus HillsDefendantsPickens County, AlabamaTodd HallJohn DoePlaintiffsJanice HillsInvestigatorsAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsPickens County Sheriff's OfficeU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Police Body Cameras

1. Ellis v. United States of America et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2023)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsEllisInstitutionsUnited States District Court
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;Federal Civil Rights;Government Liability;Bivens Action

1. Vincent v. Jefferson County Board of Education et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2023)
3. VictimsVincentDefendantsJefferson County Board of EducationWalter GonsoulinPlaintiffsVincentPlaintiff AttorneysChase StrangioJudgesAnnemarie Carney AxonInstitutionsJefferson County Board of EducationU.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaAmerican Civil Liberties UnionLambda Legal
4. Case Tags: Transgender Rights;Title IX Discrimination;Equal Protection Clause;Education Law

1. Wilson v. Hasty

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 26, 2023)
3. DefendantsDennis HastyPlaintiffsJackie L. WilsonInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Bivens Claim;Eighth Amendment;Prisoner Civil Rights;Certiorari Denial

1. Sills v. Warden

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 26, 2023)
3. Original Case: Sills v. WARDEN
4. DefendantsWardenPlaintiffsSillsInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals
5. Case Tags: Habeas Corpus;Federal Appellate Procedure;Prisoner Rights;Pro Se Litigation

1. Griggs v. NHS Management LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 26, 2023)
3. Original Case: Griggs v. NHS Management, LLC
4. DefendantsNHS Management, LLCPlaintiffsTawana GriggsJudgesWilliam H. Pryor Jr.Jill A. PryorR. Stan BakerInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitNHS Management, LLC
5. Case Tags: Federal Arbitration Act;Transportation Worker Exemption;FLSA Collective Action;Eleventh Circuit

1. Trucks et al v. Oneonta, Alabama, City of et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2023-06-27)
3. DefendantsCity of Oneonta, AlabamaPlaintiffsJonathan TrucksKristi TrucksPlaintiff AttorneysJustin PearsonInstitutionsInstitute for JusticeCity of Oneonta
4. Case Tags: Food Truck Ordinance;Constitutional Law;Civil Rights;Small Business

1. Bayne v. Waters

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2023)
3. Original Case: Bayne v. Waters, 70 F.4th 1020 (7th Cir. 2023)
4. DefendantsDouglas WatersPlaintiffsDavid BayneDefense AttorneysAaron T. CraftPlaintiff AttorneysThomas L. BrejchaJudgesFrank H. EasterbrookIlana Diamond RovnerDiane P. WoodInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitIndiana Capitol Police
5. Case Tags: First Amendment;Qualified Immunity;Free Speech Zone;Disorderly Conduct

1. Swindle v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 30, 2023)
3. VictimsUnited States of AmericaDefendantsLarry SwindleInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
4. Case Tags: Appellate Procedure;Criminal Law;Habeas Corpus;Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

1. Goad v. Gentry et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 28, 2023)
3. VictimsPaul GoadDefendantsGentryMcCollumPlaintiffsPaul GoadJudgesVeronica S. RossmanInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Rights;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Eighth Amendment

1. Arnold v. Elmington Property Management LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 28, 2023)
3. VictimsDorothy ArnoldDefendantsElmington Property Management LLCPlaintiffsDorothy ArnoldInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
4. Case Tags: Fair Housing Act;Emotional Support Animal;Retaliatory Eviction;Disability Discrimination

1. Stewart v. Turner et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 29, 2023)
3. VictimsMichael StewartDefendantsCody TurnerPlaintiffsLonnie StewartJudgesCarolyn B. McHughNancy L. MoritzNancy D. FreudenthalInstitutionsU.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitUtah Department of Corrections
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Suicide;Deliberate Indifference;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity

1. Watkins v. McKinney et al

2. Jurisdiction: 美国 (June 30, 2023)
3. DefendantsMcKinneyPlaintiffsWatkins