CA Court of Appeal Opinions

In re L.S. - Appeal of Juvenile Court Disposition Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order removing a child from the physical custody of their mother. The court found substantial evidence supported the order, citing domestic violence history and the need to protect the child's physical health.

In re L.B. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, issued an opinion on March 12, 2026, in the case of In re L.B. The appeal concerns the denial of a petition to terminate parental rights. The court dismissed the appeal as non-precedential.

Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's denial of a writ of mandate in Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System. The court upheld the denial of disability retirement benefits to a parole agent who applied while under investigation for misconduct and had not retained the right to return to service.

Shin v. Aya Healthcare - PAGA Arbitration Dispute

The California Court of Appeal filed a non-precedential opinion in Shin v. Aya Healthcare regarding a dispute over compelling arbitration for a PAGA claim. The court addressed whether an employee's PAGA claim could be compelled to arbitration when the employee disclaimed an individual claim.

Marriage of Hoch - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the Marriage of Hoch case, addressing appeals concerning monetary sanctions and domestic violence restraining orders. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's orders.

People v. Dunham - Theft by Public Officer Restitution Order

The California Court of Appeal vacated a restitution order against Lindsey Brooke Dunham, who pleaded guilty to theft by a public officer. The court found that the insurer, which reimbursed the public employer, was not a direct victim eligible for restitution under state law.

People v. Colbert - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Colbert. The defendant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. The court found no prejudicial error and upheld the sentence.

In re S.W. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal granted a motion to recall a remittitur in the case of In re S.W. The court reversed a juvenile court's jurisdictional order, finding that the court improperly reviewed the probation report before determining jurisdiction, which prejudiced the defendant.

Poyorena v. Hernandez - Civil Procedure Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, modified its opinion in Poyorena v. Hernandez. The modification clarifies arguments regarding notice of judicial assignment for peremptory challenges and affirms the judgment. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

In re M.G. - Juvenile Guardianship and ICWA Inquiry

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed and remanded a juvenile guardianship case concerning M.G. The court agreed with the mother that the Department of Human Services failed to conduct a proper inquiry under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The case involves challenges to denial of relative placement and ICWA compliance.