CA Courts

Shariapanahi v. City of Los Angeles - Negligence and Dangerous Condition

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of the City of Los Angeles in a case involving a pedestrian accident. The court found no triable issues of material fact regarding the City's liability for design immunity, duty to light a crosswalk, or failure to warn of a dangerous condition.

In re D.M. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order terminating parental rights in the case of In re D.M. The court found that the Department of Public Social Services failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act, as conceded by the department. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

People v. Valencia - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for murder and other felonies in People v. Valencia. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment and that police did not need to seek a warrant once inside. The court also ordered sentencing errors to be corrected on remand.

Stout v. Stout - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a family court order requiring Andrew Stout to pay his former spouse, Julie Stout, $200,000 in attorney fees and an additional $125,000 in sanctions. The court found no abuse of discretion in the awards.

In re L.G. - Juvenile Dependency Case

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's order declaring L.G. a dependent of the court and removing him from his father's custody. The court found the father's abusive conduct justified the intervention to protect the child.

In re Isabella L. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, dismissed an appeal in the case of In re Isabella L. The appeal concerned juvenile court jurisdiction findings related to child endangerment due to parental substance abuse. The court dismissed the appeal as moot because the juvenile court had terminated its jurisdiction while the appeal was pending.

In re N.V. - Juvenile Dependency Case Reversal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile dependency court's jurisdictional order in the case of In re N.V. The court found that the jurisdictional order, based on a domestic violence incident where the mother was briefly arrested but not charged, was not supported by substantial evidence. The opinion is non-precedential.

Marriage of C.C. and V.Z. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed a lower court's decision to issue a one-year domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against V.Z. The appeal concerned V.Z.'s alleged controlling behavior regarding her son's medication and her repeated calls to CPS and police.

People v. Y.D. - Juvenile Burglary Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's dispositional order in People v. Y.D. The court found that the juvenile court failed to demonstrate discretion in designating the offense as a felony and that a probation condition was impermissibly broad. The matter is remanded for reconsideration.

NG Solutions v. Durian - Statute of Limitations Dispute

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in NG Solutions v. Durian concerning a dispute over the statute of limitations for a commercial loan and personal guaranty. The court affirmed the judgment, finding the lawsuit was not barred even under the shorter limitations period.