North Carolina Court of Appeals
Coverage of North Carolina Court of Appeals in the Nexus archive.
- Appeal filed in Shanquella Robinson wrongful death lawsuit
E’mani Green, one of the women accused in the 2022 death of Shanquella Robinson, filed an appeal against a judge’s decision to deny her motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by Robinson’s mother in October 2024, alleges Green assaulted Robinson, whose death was initially attributed to alcohol poisoning in Mexico but later linked to a spinal injury, though an autopsy found her spine intact and the cause of death undetermined.
- Appeal filed in Shanquella Robinson family’s civil lawsuit
E’mani Green, accused of attacking Shanquella Robinson in a viral video, is appealing a judge’s decision to reject her attempt to dismiss the Robinson family’s civil lawsuit. An autopsy in Mexico determined Robinson’s death in October 2022 was caused by a broken neck and severe spinal cord injuries, contradicting initial claims of alcohol poisoning.
- North Carolina Court of Appeals rejects ‘fair elections’ lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state's 2023 legislative districts, ruling the claims raised non-justiciable political questions. The plaintiffs, represented by Bob Orr, argued the state constitution implies a right to fair elections, but the court stated unenumerated rights cannot invalidate the General Assembly's actions.