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6d ago•4 min read

•Tenant sought $200,000 from Providence Housing Authority over alleged religious discrimination

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Housing Bias Lawsuit

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court's dismissal of a $200,000 lawsuit filed by tenant Fatima Touijer against the Providence Housing Authority and manager Aida Bello. The case was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds without prejudice.

•Superior Court dismissed case on jurisdictional grounds without prejudice in October 2024

2w ago•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court issued split decision in consolidated school committee cases

RI Supreme Court Rules in School Committee Education Oversight Cases

The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a split decision in consolidated cases where Newport and Cumberland School Committees challenged state education agencies' authority. The court's ruling addresses the balance between state oversight and local school governance.

•Newport and Cumberland School Committees challenged state education agency authority

3w ago•2 min read

•Wallace Cable convicted on one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault after jury trial

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Child Molestation Conviction

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Wallace Cable on first-degree child molestation sexual assault charges. The high court rejected Cable's challenge to the admission of out-of-court statements made by the victim to a treating physician.

•Rhode Island Supreme Court unanimously affirmed conviction, rejecting evidentiary challenge on appeal

3w ago•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of declaratory relief action under election of remedies doctrine

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Election of Remedies in City Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of Clifton Peasley's declaratory relief action against the City of Providence, applying the election of remedies doctrine after Peasley had already pursued grievance procedures for his back pay claim.

•Plaintiff Clifton Peasley had already pursued city grievance process for back pay dispute before filing court action

Jan 15, 2026•5 min read

•Supreme Court vacated Superior Court reversal of protection order granted to Alicia Andrew

Rhode Island Supreme Court Vacates Protection Order Reversal

The Rhode Island Supreme Court vacated a Superior Court decision that had reversed a domestic violence protection order, remanding the case for a new hearing in the dispute between Alicia Andrew and Richard Adorno.

•Case decided through expedited summary process without full briefing or argument

Jan 15, 2026•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed Superior Court dismissal of real estate contract dispute

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal in Real Estate Dispute

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment dismissing 1100 North Main LLC's complaint against Shoreby Hill Properties, Inc. in a dispute over a purchase and sales agreement for Providence property. The court also upheld the quashing of two lis pendens notices.

•Case involved purchase and sales agreement for 301 Harris Avenue property in Providence

Dec 9, 2025•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed denial of new trial motion for Victor Tavares, convicted of sexual assault

RI Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Tavares Sexual Assault Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court's denial of a new trial motion filed by Victor Tavares, who was convicted on multiple sexual assault charges. The court rejected Tavares's appeal, which centered on alleged discovery violations by the prosecution.

•Tavares argued prosecution violated discovery rules by listing 30 witnesses but calling only seven at trial

Nov 26, 2025•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court unanimously affirmed denial of Gallop's postconviction relief petition

Rhode Island Supreme Court Denies Postconviction Relief for Dana Gallop

The Rhode Island Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the denial of Dana Gallop's petition for postconviction relief, rejecting his claims of prosecutorial misconduct and procedural errors. Gallop had argued that the state failed to disclose inducements given to eyewitnesses and that the trial court improperly handled his motion for summary disposition.

•Court rejected claims of prosecutorial misconduct regarding alleged undisclosed witness inducements

Nov 6, 2025•4 min read

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed summary judgment for Porch Swing Holdings LLC in mortgage dispute

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Porch Swing Holdings

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court order granting summary judgment in favor of Porch Swing Holdings LLC against Wayne A. Mallory and Linda M. Mallory. The case involved a mortgage dispute stemming from a $28,000 loan secured by real estate at 21B Waterview Drive in Smithfield.

•Case involved $28,000 loan secured by second mortgage on Smithfield property from 2006