October 28, 2025
9:30 am |
SU-2024-0228-A |
John Williams et al. v. Elizabeth Noonan et al. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Gregory J. Acciardo
Thomas R. Desimone
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Marc DeSisto
Kathleen M. Daniels
Kathleen Anne Hilton |
Plaintiffs appeal from summary judgment in favor of defendants in this legal malpractice case. Judgment was granted based on the statute of limitations. Plaintiffs argue there were disputed issues of material fact that precluded the entry of summary judgment. They also argue that the judge erred in determining that the individual plaintiff lacked standing. |
October 28, 2025
9:50 am
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SU-2024-0269-A
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Alicia Andrew v. Richard Adorno |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Frank A. Ribezzo
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Richard Adorno,
Pro Se |
The plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court, which vacated a District Court judgment granting plaintiff’s complaint for protection from domestic abuse. She argues that because this is a civil claim, the judge erred in applying a clear and convincing burden of proof instead of a preponderance of the evidence burden of proof. |
October 28, 2025
10:10 am |
SU-2023-0255-CA |
State Of Rhode Island v. Johnny Xaykosy |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Christopher R. Bush
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Michael S. Pezzullo |
A jury found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder and a related charge. On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial justice erred in denying his request for a jury instruction on the issue of whether his actions constituted voluntary manslaughter. |
October 28, 2025
11:00 am
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SU-2023-0288-CA
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State of Rhode Island v. Nelson Carreiro |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Christopher R. Bush
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Kara J. Maguire
Michael Graham Ewart |
The defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction on two counts of first-degree child molestation. The defendant claims that the trial justice erred in: (1) denying his motion to suppress statements made in violation of defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights; and (2) denying his motion for judgment of acquittal because the evidence was not sufficient to establish penetration beyond a reasonable doubt. |
October 29, 2025
9:30 am |
SU-2024-0238-A |
Frederick Bissinger et al. v. Morash Family Limited Partnership et al. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Kelley Morris Salvatore
Dane Evan Ardente
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Jeremiah C. Lynch, III |
The defendants appeal from the entry of judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in this declaratory judgment action arising out of a failed real estate transaction. At issue is the interpretation of a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of approximately nine acres of land in Little Compton to the defendants. |
October 29, 2025
9:50 am
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SU-2025-0005-CA
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State of Rhode Island v. Victor Tavares |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Christopher R. Bush
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Victor Tavares,
Pro Se |
The defendant appeals pro se from the denial of his motion for new trial. Defendant was convicted by a jury of first-degree sexual assault and conspiracy to commit sexual assault. On appeal, defendant asserts the trial judge erred in denying his motion because: (1) the state violated Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(a)(7); (2) a new trial was required in the interest of justice; and (3) his motion was timely. |
October 29, 2025
10:10 am |
SU-2024-0104-CA |
State of Rhode Island v. Isaiah Pinkerton |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Christopher R. Bush
Brendan Patrick Sullivan
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Kara J. Maguire |
A jury found the defendant guilty of murder and related charges. On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial justice erred in denying a motion to suppress cellular records and a motion to suppress DNA evidence. |
October 29, 2025
11:00 am
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SU-2024-0066-A
SU-2024-0072-A
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Julie Deoliveira v. Greg Trecaso |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Gregory A. Carrara
Charles N. Garabedian
Ronald J. Resmini
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Lauren Motola-Davis
Brian C. Newberry
Todd J. Romano |
In the primary appeal before the Court, the plaintiffs appeal from the denial of their motion for a new trial and other alleged errors at trial in this personal injury action (24-66-A). In the cross-appeal, defendant Star Insurance cross-appeals from the denial of its motion for judgment as a matter of law (24-72-A). |
October 30, 2025
9:30 am |
SU-2024-0278-A |
Richard Conway v. Amanda Orenberg |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
David S. Slepkow
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Crystal Abreu |
This is an appeal by the plaintiff from two orders entered in the Family Court relative to child support and placement of the parties’ two children. Before this Court, plaintiff asserts that the Family Court judge erred in entering the orders as consent orders over plaintiff’s objection, without taking any testimony or evidence, and without considering the best interests of the children. |
October 30, 2025
9:50 am
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SU-2024-0313-A
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Fatima Touijer v. Providence Housing Authority et al. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Fatima Touijer,
Pro Se
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Michael D. Crane |
The plaintiff appeals pro se from an order dismissing her complaint against the defendants. The plaintiff argues that the Superior Court erred in deciding that the District Court had exclusive jurisdiction over this landlord-tenant dispute. The plaintiff contends that the instant case is not a simple landlord-tenant matter but a case involving civil rights violations, disability discrimination, housing violations, and a governmental agency failing to uphold its legal duties. |
October 30, 2025
10:10 am |
SU-2024-0207-CA |
State of Rhode Island v. Justin Chandler |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Sean Paul Malloy
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Michael Graham Ewart
Kara J. Maguire |
A jury found the defendant guilty of murder and related charges. On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial justice erred in admitting hearsay accusations from the defendant’s girlfriend. |
October 30, 2025
11:00 am
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SU-2024-0255-CA
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State of Rhode Island v. Wallace Cable |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Virginia M. McGinn
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Angela M. Yingling
Megan F. Jackson
Kara J. Maguire |
A jury found the defendant guilty of first-degree child molestation sexual assault. On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial justice erred in allowing a doctor to testify to hearsay statements that were made for the purpose of taking the next step in reporting a claim and did not relate to diagnosis or treatment. |
November 04, 2025
9:30 am |
SU-2024-0281-A |
Linda Perrotti v. Albert Scatto, Sr. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Frank S. Lombardi
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Thomas R. DeSimone |
The Scituate Probate Court determined that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to determine whether petitioner and the decedent were common law spouses. The Superior Court reversed and ruled that the Probate Court did have jurisdiction. Respondent appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that the judge erred because the enabling legislation found at G.L. 1956 § 8-9-9 does not grant such jurisdiction to Probate Courts. |
November 04, 2025
9:50 am
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SU-2024-0329-A |
William Fairhurst, Co-Executor et al. v. James Fairhurst et al. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Michael F. Horan
Monica Horan
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Nicholas Gorham
Paul J. Votta, Jr.
Jerome V. Sweeney, III |
This is an appeal by the plaintiffs from a final judgment of the Superior Court, affirming an order of the Cumberland Probate Court that voided the sale of the testator’s real property. Plaintiffs assert that the Superior Court judge overlooked or misconceived material evidence and misconstrued the specific terms of the decedent’s will, which only required them to notify his children by mail of their option to purchase and did not require that this notice include the price or other conditions of the sale. |
November 04, 2025
10:10 am |
SU-2024-0324-A |
Future Contracting & Estimators, LLC v. Maelee Allen, Alias et al. |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Seth A. Perlmutter
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Maelee Allen, Alias,
Pro Se
William Culpepper, Alias,
Pro Se |
Defendant Maelee Allen appeals pro se from a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff in this book account action. The defendant contends that the plaintiff falsely claimed that he performed appraisal work for her. She asserts that plaintiff’s claim was fraudulent. |
November 04, 2025
10:30 am
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SU-2024-0265-CA |
State of Rhode Island v. Adauris Garcia |
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Christopher R. Bush
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Camille A. Mckenna
Jeffrey B. Pine |
A jury found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder and related charges. On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial justice erred in excluding certain testimony and in denying a motion for a new trial.
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