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STEWART v. STATE
The only issue raised in this appeal concerns whether Mr. Stewart's constitutional right to due process was violated by the imposition of an increased sentence after unsuccessful plea negotiations in which the trial court participated.
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
HOLMES v. STATE
Askia Jahbred Holmes appeals the revocation of his probation and resulting sentences for numerous charges in circuit court case numbers 05-16423, 08-11064, and 08-11065. We affirm the revocation and sentences in those cases without further comment.
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
HIGGINS v. WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Appellants, Ann Louise Higgins and Anthony P. Higgins (the "Higginses"), appeal the trial court's final order entering summary judgment in favor of Appellee, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company ("West Bend"), in their first-party bad faith action.
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC. v. DOUGLAS
The crux of this appeal is whether the trial court erred in the application of the findings reached by a jury and affirmed by the Florida Supreme Court in the class action case Engle v. Liggett Group, Inc., 945 So.2d 1246 (Fla. 2006) (Engle III).
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
PARKER v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Susan Parker appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment to her insurer, Allstate, in her action for breach of contract and bad faith. An uninsured motorist injured Parker in an accident, and Parker sued Allstate for uninsured motorist
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
CHARLES v. FELKER
Petitioner-appellant Frank Charles appeals the district court's denial of his claim under Batson v. Kentucky, 476 US 79 (1986), raised in his federal habeas corpus petition filed under 28 USC § 2254. We have jurisdiction under 28 USC §§ 1291 and
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
TRENADO v. COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
On July 21, 2007, Martin, Maria, Jessica, Jose, and Emanuel Trenado were involved in a tragic rollover accident that resulted in the deaths of Martin and Jose and injuries to Maria and Jessica. The family was returning to Houston after vacationing in
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
U.S. v. McMILLION
Bernard McMillion pled guilty to drug and firearm offenses in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. McMillion's plea agreement provided that he could appeal the District Court's ruling denying his pre-trial motion to
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
U.S. v. McMILLION
Bernard McMillion pled guilty to drug and firearm offenses in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. McMillion's plea agreement provided that he could appeal the District Court's ruling denying his pre-trial motion to
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:24A
Court nixes civil suits over lies to grand jury
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Updated: 04/02/2012 10:53A
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