Kentucky Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Guidelines for Penalty Range Voir Dire in Non-Capital Cases Introduction In the case of Leslie Lee Lawson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Appellee, and...
Right to Appointed Counsel in Post-Conviction Proceedings: FRASER v. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Introduction Robert Fraser, the appellant, was convicted of murder and two counts of tampering with...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA Premises Liability Case Introduction In the case of Theresa Gail Lewis, Administratrix of the Estate of Brenda Carol Helton, and Don Helton v. BR Corporation,...
Wymer v. JH Properties: Reaffirming Workers' Compensation as Exclusive Remedy and Clarifying At-Will Employment in Kentucky Introduction The Supreme Court of Kentucky's decision in Wymer v. JH...
Limits on Aggravating Circumstances for Capital Punishment: Young v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Gerald Young, Erskin Thomas, and Darrell Morbley were defendants in a high-stakes criminal...
Neidlinger v. Neidlinger: Discretion in Attorney Fees and Marital Debt Assignments in Kentucky Divorce Law Introduction Neidlinger v. Neidlinger (52 S.W.3d 513) is a pivotal case decided by the...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Upholds Vincent Stopher's Murder Conviction and Death Sentence Introduction In the landmark case of Vincent Christian Stopher v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Supreme Court...
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Consumer Finance: Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Wilder Introduction Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp.) appealed...
Affirmation of Denial of Post-Conviction Relief: Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in RCr 11.42 Proceedings Introduction Randy HAIGHT v. COMmonwealth of Kentucky, 41 S.W.3d 436,...
Downing v. Downing: Clarifying Child Support Calculations Beyond Guidelines Introduction Donald R. Downing v. Sharon A. Downing is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeals of Kentucky on April...
Discovery of Injury in Medical Malpractice: Wiseman v. Alliant Hospitals Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction The case of Deborah Wiseman v. Alliant Hospitals, Inc.; Mario V. Ulfe, MD; Guari...
No Special Relationship Established in Wrongful Death Claim: City of Florence v. Chipman Introduction In the landmark case of City of Florence, Kentucky; Bobby Jo Wince; John Dolan; and Thomas...
Kentucky Supreme Court Establishes Clergy Liability for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Special Relationship Cases Introduction The case of Ke v. n Osborne (31 S.W.3d 911) adjudicated...
Strict Adherence to Clear Conveyances: Extrinsic Evidence and Resulting Trusts in Kentucky Real Estate Law Introduction The case of Sue Ellen Hoheimer v. Kenneth R. Hoheimer, adjudicated by the...
Strict Application of Statute of Limitations and Sovereign Immunity in Kentucky Sexual Harassment Cases Introduction The case of Debra F. Ammerman, Phyllis W. Guthrie, and Linda W. Simons v. The...
Permanent Total Disability Determination Under KRS 342.0011(11): Affirming OSBORNE v. JOHNSON Principles Introduction The case of IRA A. Watson Department Store v. Da ([34 S.W.3d 48](#)), adjudicated...
Preserving Common Law Indemnity in the Era of Comparative Negligence: Insights from Degener v. Hall Contracting Corporation and Salazar v. Korp II Limited Partnership Introduction The Supreme Court...
Establishing Fair Handling Standards: Farmland Mutual Insurance Co. v. Johnsons Introduction The case of Farmland Mutual Insurance Company v. Lemuel Johnson, Virginia Johnson; and A. L. Johnson...
Limiting the Scope of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act: Insights from Joseph Da v. dson; and Thomas Da Introduction The case of Joseph Davidson and Thomas Davidson v. American Freightways,...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Rules Against Stacking UIM Coverage for Guest Passengers Introduction In the landmark case of Charles Robert James and Barbara Duncan v. Janice James and Nationwide...