Vol. 26, Issue 29
April 25, 2016

Civil Cases

Summary judgment dismissing fraud and civil conspiracy claims was affirmed

Muccio v. Hunt - 2016 Ark. 178 Arkansas Supreme Court. April 21, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Timothy Davis. AFFIRMED.

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Ruling excluding use of treating physician as an expert in medical malpractice case was affirmed

Corbin v. Baptist Health, Inc. - 2016 Ark.App. 212 Court of Appeals. April 20, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Morgan Welch. AFFIRMED.

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Tyson employee unsuccessful in complaint alleging malicious prosecution, defamation, and outrage

Patrick v. Tyson Foods, Inc. - 2016 Ark.App. 221 Court of Appeals. April 20, 2016. Circuit Court of Washington County, Hon. Cristi Beaumont. AFFIRMED.

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Retirement community had no duty to screen residents for the ability to live independently

Weisker v. Harvest Management Sub LLC - 2016 Ark.App. 220 Court of Appeals. April 20, 2016. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Doug Schrantz. AFFIRMED.

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Criminal Cases

State appeal of suppression issue dismissed as fact intensive

State of Arkansas v. Jason Sprenger - 2016 Ark. 177 Arkansas Supreme Court. April 21, 2016. Circuit Court of Carroll County, Hon. Scott Jackson. APPEAL DISMISSED.

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Supreme Court issues split decision on when to apply jail credit

Michael Burgess v. State of Arkansas - 2016 Ark. 175 Arkansas Supreme Court. April 21, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Barry A. Sims. AFFIRMED.

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