Kimbrell v. Kimbrell: Throughout proceedings of Mr. and Mrs. Kimbrell’s custody dispute, Kathrin Kinzer-Elligton was assigned as guardian ad litem to the child. As the dispute became increasing hostile, the father filed suit against both the mother and Kathrin on the grounds that they were causing injury to the child. At issue in this case is whether a parent is legally capable of suing a legally appointed guardian ad litem during a pending custody proceeding or if the guardian is granted legal immunity due to her role.

James Rodriguez v. Del Sol Shopping Center: After a truck crashed through the glass front of Concentra Medical Clinic which was located in the Del Sol Shopping Center, killing 3 people and injured several others, the plaintiff filed suit against Del Sol stating it breached its duty of care by not installing speed bumps. The lower courts disagreed on ruling whether the issue of duty of care is policy based or foreseeability based.

United States of America v. Reese: Reese was charged with multiple felony charges but during his sentencing, some of the convictions were dismissed and he then proceeded to serve his time necessary for the remaining offenses. The federal definition of a felon is any person convicted in any court of a felony however “any conviction which has been expunged, or set aside or for which a person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored shall not be considered a conviction.” As a result, Reese brought to court the issue of whether he is allowed to hold public office if he completed a deferred sentence for a felony but was not pardoned from it.