CA Court of Appeal Opinions

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.

Belman v. Los Bagres Corp. - Wrongful Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Los Bagres Corporation and Juan Erasmo Garcia for wrongful termination of an employee. The court found no reversible error in the jury's verdict or the trial proceedings, upholding the lower court's decision.

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.

People v. Burgos - Appeal of Postconviction Order Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Burgos on March 10, 2026. The court dismissed the defendant's appeal of a postconviction order denying his request for resentencing.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the judgment against Crystal Cortes Rodriguez. The defendant pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges related to theft, identity theft, forgery, and battery. The court found no arguable issues on appeal.

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.

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.

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.

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.