CA Court of Appeal Opinions

Moramarco v. Nowakoski - Appeal of Trustee's Civil Penalty

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's judgment against a trustee, Edward J. Nowakoski, in the case of Moramarco v. Nowakoski. The court ordered the judgment amended to clarify postjudgment interest accrual on prejudgment interest, affirming the civil penalty and attorney fees awarded to the beneficiaries.

Dickerson v. Bickman - Medical Malpractice Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Dickerson v. Bickman, a medical malpractice case. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of the defendants, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims of medical malpractice and fraud.

In re J.P. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.P. The appeal concerns the sufficiency of evidence for a juvenile court finding that the minor committed a criminal threat. The court affirmed the jurisdictional order.

People v. Ramirez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, affirmed a judgment against Carlos Jose Ramirez. Ramirez appealed after pleading no contest and being sentenced to two years for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no arguable issues on appeal.

People v. Law - Felony Murder Law Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed under Penal Code section 1172.6, concerning changes to felony murder laws. The appellate court found the trial court erred in its definition of reckless indifference, requiring a remand for further proceedings.

People v. Haygood - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Haygood on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County, upholding the conviction and sentence for first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement.

People v. Alvarez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal vacated a prior strike finding against Francisco Juan Alvarez, remanding for further proceedings. This decision follows reconsideration in light of a new Supreme Court precedent regarding the retroactive application of Assembly Bill No. 333 to prior strike convictions.

LAOSD Asbestos Cases - California Court of Appeal

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in the LAOSD Asbestos Cases, involving claims against Avon Products, Inc. The jury found Avon strictly liable for defective products and awarded over $51 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

People v. Williams - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Williams. The court affirmed the lower court's denial of the defendant's petition for recall and resentencing, despite the People conceding error in the initial denial. The case concerns sentencing for a defendant convicted of multiple violent felonies.

Stewart v. USAA General Indemnity Co. - Appeal of Court Orders

The California Court of Appeal affirmed lower court orders in Stewart v. USAA General Indemnity Co., including an anti-SLAPP motion and a vexatious litigant declaration. The court found the appeal to be non-precedential.