Kentucky Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Conviction Despite Expert Testimony Challenges in BROWN v. COMmonwealth

Date: Nov 22, 1996

Affirmation of Conviction Despite Expert Testimony Challenges in BROWN v. COMmonwealth Introduction In the landmark case of James H. Brown, III v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, 932 S.W.2d 359 (1996), the...

No Mandatory Sequence of Breath and Blood Tests under KRS 189A.103: Kimberly Beach Case Analysis

Date: Sep 27, 1996

No Mandatory Sequence of Breath and Blood Tests under KRS 189A.103: Kimberly Beach Case Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of Kimberly Beach v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (927 S.W.2d 826), the...

Kroger Co. v. Willgruber: Reinforcing the Tort of Outrage in Employment Law

Date: Apr 26, 1996

Kroger Co. v. Willgruber: Reinforcing the Tort of Outrage in Employment Law Introduction The case of The KROGER COMPANY, Appellant, v. Andrew WILLGRUBER, Appellee (920 S.W.2d 61) adjudicated by the...

Admissibility of Victim's Fear in Murder Trials: Partin v. Commonwealth of Kentucky

Date: Mar 22, 1996

Admissibility of Victim's Fear in Murder Trials: Partin v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Delmar Partin v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (918 S.W.2d 219, 1996) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Turner v. Commonwealth: Upholding the Relevance of Medical Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Date: Jan 19, 1996

Turner v. Commonwealth: Upholding the Relevance of Medical Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Introduction Turner v. Commonwealth, 914 S.W.2d 343 (Kentucky, 1996), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Guaranteed Access to Family Cemeteries: Balancing Public Management and Individual Rights

Date: Mar 24, 1995

Guaranteed Access to Family Cemeteries: Balancing Public Management and Individual Rights Introduction The case of COMMONWEALTH Of Kentucky, DEPARTMENT OF FISH WILDLIFE RESOURCES, C. Thomas Bennett,...

Proper Consideration of Statutory Seniority Criteria in Administrative Promotions: Analysis of Bowling v. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet

Date: Jan 7, 1995

Proper Consideration of Statutory Seniority Criteria in Administrative Promotions: Analysis of Bowling v. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet Introduction The case of Judy E....

Roberson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Upholding Interstate Agreement on Detainers and Clarifying 'Law of the Case' Doctrine

Date: Dec 23, 1994

Roberson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Upholding Interstate Agreement on Detainers and Clarifying 'Law of the Case' Doctrine Introduction In the landmark case of George Roberson v. Commonwealth of...

Comprehensive Analysis of Kuprion v. Fitzgerald: Upholding the Jefferson Family Court Project

Date: Nov 29, 1994

Comprehensive Analysis of Kuprion v. Fitzgerald: Upholding the Jefferson Family Court Project Introduction Penny L. Kuprion, the appellant, appealed a decision from the Court of Appeals which denied...

Defining 'Employer' Under KRS 344.030: Kentucky Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Aggregation of Distinct Union Entities

Date: Sep 30, 1994

Defining 'Employer' Under KRS 344.030: Kentucky Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Aggregation of Distinct Union Entities Introduction The case of George Ann Palmer v. International Association of...

Noel D. Wilson v. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky Turnpike Authority: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Sep 30, 1994

Noel D. Wilson v. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky Turnpike Authority: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Noel D. Wilson v. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and...

Reaffirming the Confrontation Clause: Insights from Da v. d BELL, Appellant (875 S.W.2d 882)

Date: Jun 24, 1994

Reaffirming the Confrontation Clause: Insights from Da v. d BELL, Appellant (875 S.W.2d 882) Introduction In Da v. d BELL, Appellant, (875 S.W.2d 882), the Supreme Court of Kentucky addressed...

Beckham v. Board of Education of Jefferson County: Affirming Standing Under the Kentucky Open Records Act

Date: Mar 25, 1994

Beckham v. Board of Education of Jefferson County: Affirming Standing Under the Kentucky Open Records Act Introduction Beckham v. Board of Education of Jefferson County, Kentucky, reported at 873...

Ambiguity in Insurance Policy Exclusions: Favoring the Insured in St. Paul Fire Marine Ins. Co. v. Powell-Walton-Milward, Inc.

Date: Feb 1, 1994

Ambiguity in Insurance Policy Exclusions: Favoring the Insured in St. Paul Fire Marine Ins. Co. v. Powell-Walton-Milward, Inc. Introduction The case of St. Paul Fire Marine Insurance Company, Movant,...

Supreme Court of Kentucky Reinforces ALJ's Authority in Assessing Medical Treatment Reasonableness under KRS 342.020

Date: Oct 29, 1993

Supreme Court of Kentucky Reinforces ALJ's Authority in Assessing Medical Treatment Reasonableness under KRS 342.020 Introduction The case of Square D Company, Appellant, v. Bertha L. Tipton...

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Wittmer: Establishing Limits on Bad Faith Claims under UCSPA

Date: Oct 12, 1993

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Wittmer: Establishing Limits on Bad Faith Claims under UCSPA Introduction The case of Wittmer v. Tamara Jones and State Farm Mutual Automobile...

Impact of Settlement Agreements on Underinsured Motorist Coverage: A Comprehensive Analysis of Coots and Kitchen v. Allstate and State Auto

Date: Jul 2, 1993

Impact of Settlement Agreements on Underinsured Motorist Coverage: A Comprehensive Analysis of Coots and Kitchen v. Allstate and State Auto Introduction The cases of Sheila Coots and Victor Coots,...

STANFORD v. COMmonwealth: Upholding RCr 11.42 Standards for Motions to Vacate

Date: Jul 2, 1993

STANFORD v. COMmonwealth: Upholding RCr 11.42 Standards for Motions to Vacate Introduction The case of Kevin STANFORD v. COMmonwealth of Kentucky presents a pivotal examination of procedural...

Rigazio v. Archdiocese of Louisville: Affirmation of Statutes of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Litigation

Date: May 15, 1993

Rigazio v. Archdiocese of Louisville: Affirmation of Statutes of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Litigation Introduction Rigazio v. Archdiocese of Louisville is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of...

Affirmation of Non-Preemption and Jury Trial Rights in Sexual Discrimination Claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act

Date: Dec 18, 1992

Affirmation of Non-Preemption and Jury Trial Rights in Sexual Discrimination Claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case of Kay Denny Meyers v. The Chapman Printing...