Horsman v. Travelers — Rhode Island Supreme Court rejects $26 million UIM stacking claim
Case Shilo D. Horsman, individually, and in her capacity of as administratrix of the Estate of Eric Horsman and as […]
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Fernandez v. RIPTA — Rhode Island Supreme Court reverses defense verdict, orders new trial after unidentified interpreter’s hearsay testimony was improperly admitted
Case Galbin Fernandez, in his capacity as the Administrator of the Estate of Eva Pena v. Rhode Island Public Transit
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Carlton v. Avagyan — Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms preliminary injunction against neighbors whose construction noise constituted private nuisance
Case Vanessa Carlton et al. v. Artak Avagyan et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge William P. Robinson III
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Codere-Wilson v. Wilson — Rhode Island Supreme Court upholds enforcement of pension-division agreement and second QDRO, rejecting statute-of-limitations challenge
Case Michele B. Codere-Wilson v. Craig S. Wilson Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Robinson (Donald L. Carcieri, 2004) Date
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Reagan Marine Construction v. Costa — Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms $716,000 default judgment against electrical subcontractor that defied discovery orders
Case Reagan Marine Construction, LLC v. Victor Costa et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Lynch Prata (Gina M.
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Menge v. GEICO — Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms summary judgment for both insurers, barring direct suit against adverse insurer and rejecting coverage claim under business-owner policy
Case Bryan Edward Menge v. GEICO General Insurance Company et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Paul A. Suttell
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In the Matter of McCarthy — Rhode Island Supreme Court suspends attorney’s license until he repays $2,034 to probate client
Case In the Matter of Paul B. McCarthy Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003); Robinson
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Cosmo v. O’Neill — Rhode Island Supreme Court vacates summary judgment for ex-wife seeking life insurance benefits, finding unjust enrichment claim fails as a matter of law
Case Richelle Cosmo v. Tina O’Neill Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003); Robinson (Donald L.
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In re DiLibero — Rhode Island Supreme Court continues attorney suspension pending Massachusetts reinstatement
Case In the Matter of Steven D. DiLibero Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Date Decided June 5, 2026 Docket No.
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Desrochers v. Micheli — Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms in part and vacates in part split adverse possession ruling on disputed Johnston boundary strip
Case Raymond Desrochers et al. v. Luigi Micheli III Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Robinson (Donald L. Carcieri, 2004)
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Hurd v. H & H Real Estate — Expert testimony required to establish real estate professional’s duty to conduct internet searches on prospective tenants
Case David Hurd, Trustee of the Amended and Restated David C. Hurd Trust Dated February 3, 1999 v. H &
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LandingPartners LLC v. Shiva, LLC — Rhode Island Supreme Court dismisses pro se appeal for failure to provide hearing transcript
Case LandingPartners LLC v. Shiva, LLC, et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell Date Decided June 3, 2026
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Solas v. South Kingstown School Committee — BIPOC Advisory Board is not a public body subject to open meetings requirements
Case Nicole Solas v. South Kingstown School Committee Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Lynch Prata (Gina M. Raimondo, 2021)
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Lisker v. Lisker — Rhode Island Supreme Court vacates portions of Family Court order and remands for further proceedings
Case Lynda Lisker v. Steven Lisker Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003); Goldberg (Lincoln Almond,
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Fairhurst v. Fairhurst — Affirmed that co-executor’s self-dealing property purchase requires probate court approval despite testator’s contrary intent
Case William Fairhurst, Co-Executor, et al. v. James Fairhurst et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Lynch Prata (Gina
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Olawuyi v. Ferland Property Management — Statute of limitations bars late-filed tenant claims for privacy violation and eviction
Case Arinola Olawuyi et al. v. Ferland Property Management Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003);
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Strassman v. Howe — Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms that garnishee is not liable for full judgment amount absent refusal or neglect to render account
Case Joan Strassman v. Karen Howe Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Long (Gina M. Raimondo, 2021) Date Decided May
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Pioneer Investments, LLC v. McKiernan — Court reversed dismissal of tenant’s appeal, holding tenants must pay rent only on normal due dates during appeals, not pro-rata portions
Case Pioneer Investments, LLC v. Nicole McKiernan Court Supreme Court of Rhode Island Judge Lynch Prata (Gina M. Raimondo, 2021)
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Williams v. McDonough Noonan — Statute of limitations bars legal malpractice claim filed over three years after counsel’s withdrawal
Case John H. Williams et al. v. Elizabeth McDonough Noonan et al. Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Robinson (Donald
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Batac v. Wells Fargo — Affirmed summary judgment for mortgage servicer on consumer’s payment-application claims
Case Arturo P. Batac v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC Court Rhode Island Supreme Court
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American Express National Bank v. Perretta — Rhode Island Supreme Court vacates summary judgment over procedural violation in credit card debt case
Case American Express National Bank v. Anna Perretta Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Robinson (Donald L. Carcieri, 2004) Date
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Russo & Collins v. Watson — Property sale moot property nuisance appeal
Case W. Mark Russo and Juliette M. Collins, as Temporary Receivers for the Real Estate commonly known as 36 Kinnicutt
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In re Brill — Rhode Island disbarred attorney for trust fund misappropriation and federal fraud conviction
Case In the Matter of Kevin M. Brill Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003); Goldberg
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In re Duarte — Suspended from law practice for willfully defying court order to answer disciplinary complaint
Case In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte Court Rhode Island Supreme Court Judge Suttell (Donald L. Carcieri, 2003); Goldberg