American & Euro Cases

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

1. Singh v. Sessions

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. Original Case: Singh v. Sessions et al
4. VictimsSinghDefendantsJefferson B. Sessions IIIU.S. Department of JusticePlaintiffsSinghInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitBoard of Immigration Appeals
5. Case Tags: Asylum Law;Religious Persecution;Immigration Appeals;Burden of Proof

1. Smith v. Sheriff of Madison County et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2018-11-13)
3. VictimsJamie SmithDefendantsBlake DorningPlaintiffsEstate of Jamie SmithJudgesMadeline Hughes HaikalaInstitutionsMadison County Sheriff's Office
4. Case Tags: Prison Death;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Lawsuit;Wrongful Death

1. Christopher v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 11, 2018)
3. VictimsJames ChristopherDefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsDonna ChristopherInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitDepartment of Veterans AffairsCourt of Federal Claims
4. Case Tags: Veterans Law;Survivor Benefits;Federal Circuit Appeal;Administrative Law

1. Few v. Receivables Performance Management LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (August 9, 2018)
3. DefendantsReceivables Performance Management LLCPlaintiffsFew
4. Case Tags: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act;Consumer Protection Litigation;Debt Collection Harassment;Class Action

1. McCarthy v. Romero

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. VictimsKevin McCarthyDefendantsAnthony RomeroPlaintiffsKevin McCarthyInstitutionsAmerican Civil Liberties Union
4. Case Tags: Defamation;Public Figure;First Amendment;Tort Law

1. Taylor v. 29 Judicial Circuit Talladega Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. VictimsJonathan TaylorDefendants29 Judicial Circuit Talladega AlabamaChad WoodruffWilliam E. HerefordCasey L. DuncanPlaintiffsJonathan TaylorJudgesAbdul K. KallonInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Lawsuit;Judicial Immunity;Due Process;Family Court Controversy

1. Murdock v. Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. Original Case: Murdock v. Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority et al
4. VictimsDebra MurdockDefendantsBirmingham Jefferson County Transit AuthorityPlaintiffsDebra MurdockDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNoneInstitutionsBirmingham Jefferson County Transit AuthorityUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act;Disability Discrimination;Service Animal Access;Civil Rights Settlement

1. Rios v. Estes et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 14, 2018)
3. VictimsRiosDefendantsEstesUnited States Immigration and Customs EnforcementPlaintiffsRiosInstitutionsUnited States Immigration and Customs EnforcementU.S. District Court
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Detention;Immigration Enforcement;Fourth Amendment

1. Marks v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 15, 2018)
3. VictimsEverett MarksDefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsEverett MarksInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysJoel T. FaxonJudgesStefan R. UnderhillInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the District of ConnecticutWest Haven VA Medical Center
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Federal Tort Claims Act;Retained Surgical Sponge;Veterans Affairs Malpractice

1. Warren v. Coosa Board of Education

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 15, 2018)
3. Original Case: Warren v. Coosa Board of Education et al
4. VictimsKeaton WarrenDefendantsCoosa County Board of EducationDavid StoverMichael ShortPlaintiffsTomeka WarrenJudgesAbdul K. KallonInstitutionsCoosa County Board of EducationUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: School Bullying;Racial Discrimination;Wrongful Death;Student Suicide

1. Suretec Insurance Company v. Eternity LLC et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 15, 2018)
3. DefendantsEternity LLCPlaintiffsSuretec Insurance Company
4. Case Tags: Insurance Subrogation;Commercial Litigation;Property Damage Claim;Federal Court Case

1. Wilson v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 14, 2017)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsWilsonJudgesWilliam H. Pryor Jr.InstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
4. Case Tags: Armed Career Criminal Act;Violent Felony;Federal Sentencing Enhancement;Eleventh Circuit

1. Player v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 16, 2018)
3. VictimsDarrell PlayerDefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsDarrell PlayerInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesR. Bryan HarwellInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the District of South CarolinaUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Federal Tort Claims Act;Summary Judgment;Veterans Affairs

1. Singleton v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 16, 2018)
3. Original Case: Singleton v. Commissioner of Social Security
4. DefendantsSocial Security Administration, CommissionerPlaintiffsSingletonJudgesDonald C. NugentInstitutionsSocial Security AdministrationUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
5. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law;Judicial Review;Substantial Evidence

1. Orr v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 16, 2018)
3. Original Case: Orr v. Commissioner of Social Security
4. DefendantsCommissioner of Social SecurityPlaintiffsOrrInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitSocial Security Administration
5. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Administrative Law;Treating Physician Rule;Judicial Review

1. Wilson v. Gentry

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 19, 2018)
3. VictimsCharles WilsonDefendantsOfficer Michael GentryPlaintiffsCharles WilsonInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesJudge Danny C. ReevesInstitutionsLouisville Metro Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation;Police Shooting

1. Tolbert v. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 19, 2018)
3. VictimsDeAndre TolbertDefendantsMercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.PlaintiffsDeAndre TolbertInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaMercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.
4. Case Tags: Employment Discrimination;Racial Harassment;Title VII Civil Rights Act;Hostile Work Environment

1. Hollis v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States of America (November 19, 2018)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsMark HollisJudgesSupreme Court of the United StatesInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Motion to Vacate Sentence;Armed Career Criminal Act;Certiorari Denied;Federal Sentencing Enhancement

1. Joshi v. Hassell et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 19, 2018)
3. VictimsHeena JoshiDefendantsWilliam HassellPlaintiffsAditya JoshiInstitutionsInova Fairfax Hospital
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Wrongful Death;Anesthesia Error;Maternal Mortality

1. Mack v. Thomas et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 20, 2018)
3. VictimsLarry MackDefendantsKim ThomasPlaintiffsLarry MackJudgesMyron H. ThompsonInstitutionsAlabama Department of CorrectionsU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Prisoners' Rights;HIV Discrimination;Eighth Amendment;Class Action Settlement