Appeals

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling, Dismissing Lawsuit Against Washington’s Trans Youth Protection Law

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — A legal challenge against a Washington state law designed to safeguard transgender youth in crisis has been dismissed by an appellate court. This ruling has significant implications for the ongoing conversation surrounding the protection of LGBTQ+ rights in the region. The law in question allows minors experiencing gender dysphoria access to certain medical treatments without parental consent, aiming to support those in urgent need of gender-affirming care. This legislative measure has been met with both praise and criticism, reflecting broader national debates over transgender rights and parental involvement in healthcare decisions. The … Read more

Texas Appeals Court Overturns $750K Award for Disabled Worker, Citing 2012 Ruling on Insurance Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has overturned a substantial jury award against Sentry Insurance, ruling that the claims brought by a permanently disabled worker were not valid under existing state law. The court determined that the claims, rooted in allegations of bad faith by the insurer, were barred based on a 2012 decision from the Texas Supreme Court. In a ruling issued Wednesday by the 11th District Court of Appeals, the court clarified that Donald Bristow could not seek damages under the Texas Insurance Code or the common-law duty of good faith and … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Denver, Dismisses Lawsuit Over Airport Trip-and-Fall Incident

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Denver, Colorado – A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit from a woman who sought compensation from the city after a trip-and-fall incident at Denver International Airport. Ana Guardado, a resident of Los Angeles, argued that the city should be held responsible for her injuries sustained while passing through the airport’s security screening area. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled last month that Guardado failed to demonstrate a connection between the airport’s construction or maintenance and the alleged hazardous condition that caused her fall. As a result, the court affirmed … Read more

Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to Uphold Controversial NIH Grant Cuts Amid Legal Challenges

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Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is escalating its legal battle over grant funding issued by the National Institutes of Health, seeking to finalize significant reductions in research financing that it contends supports activities in violation of federal policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). On Thursday, officials requested that the Supreme Court grant them the authority to implement these cuts. Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump initiated substantial cuts to research grants, particularly targeting projects related to gender identity and DEI that he alleged contravened his executive orders. By early April, a coalition … Read more