State Courts

Woodhouse v. State Bar of Cal. - Vexatious Litigant Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's finding that Benjamin Woodhouse is a vexatious litigant. The court held his complaint lacked merit and affirmed orders barring him from future self-represented suits without pre-filing approval and security. This ruling impacts Woodhouse's ability to file future lawsuits.

Fix the City Inc. v. City of Los Angeles - Legal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Fix the City, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, ruling that a city ordinance allowing mayoral powers during a housing and homelessness emergency is not preempted by state law. The court found no conflict between the City's administrative code and the California Emergency Services Act.

Pomona Valley Hospital Med. Center v. Kaiser Foundation - Medical Reimbursement Dispute

The California Court of Appeal reversed in part and remanded a judgment concerning a medical reimbursement dispute between Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. The case involves approximately $66 million in asserted unreimbursed emergency medical services provided by the hospital to Kaiser members.

De La Torre v. CashCall - Unconscionable Interest Rates Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's ruling that CashCall's high interest rates (96%-135%) on subprime loans were unconscionable. The court ordered restitution for class members and enjoined collection efforts on these loans.

People v. Quijano - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Maria Quijano under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Quijano ineligible for relief as a matter of law based on her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder with a special circumstance finding.

Raubitschek v. County of Los Angeles - Premises Liability Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's summary judgment for the County of Los Angeles in a premises liability case. The court found the sidewalk defect was trivial and could not support liability, affirming the non-precedential opinion.

People v. Rios - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Guilty Pleas

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a trial court's order denying Saul Meza Rios's motions to set aside guilty pleas and vacate convictions. The court found the motions untimely and that Rios failed to establish prejudicial error.

People v. Mercado - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of People v. Mercado, concerning a criminal conviction for attempted murder and assault with a firearm. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case with directions. The appeal addressed jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and cumulative error.

People v. Rogers - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal has issued an opinion in the case of People v. Rogers. This document is a non-precedential opinion related to a specific legal case. The court has not identified any known citations or subsequent legal actions directly related to this opinion.

People v. Sierra - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Sierra. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, upholding the conviction of first-degree kidnapping and murder. The appeal concerned the admission of prior uncharged misconduct evidence.