State Courts

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 The opinion is non-precedential.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.

Lahar v. Jaiswal - Malicious Prosecution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, affirmed a lower court's denial of anti-SLAPP motions in the case of Lahar v. Jaiswal. The court also denied a motion for sanctions.

Kuigoua v. Sacks - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Set Aside Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to set aside the dismissal of a case. The appellant alleged extrinsic fraud and lack of attorney authority regarding a settlement and dismissal filed by his previous attorney.

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.

State v. Sean Eori - Conviction and Appeal of Sexual Offenses

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a conviction for unlawful sexual contact and possession of sexually explicit material. The appeal addressed the trial court's issuance of a protective order and the admissibility of photographic evidence.

State v. Joshua Martin - Conviction Judgment Affirmed

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction judgment of Joshua Martin, upholding the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence and its forfeiture order. The charges stemmed from a 2022 encounter involving alleged drug trafficking and possession.