Courts & Litigation

Niemann v. LVNV Funding CA6 - Consumer Debt Standing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a consumer class action, ruling that the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act confers standing regardless of actual harm. The case involves LVNV Funding, LLC and alleged violations of the Act's notice requirements.

Ware v. Chasco - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Ware v. Chasco on March 13, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's order granting a special motion to strike the complaint under California's anti-SLAPP statute.

Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The plaintiff, Regine Yu, sued Kaiser for age, race, gender, and disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The appellate court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings or the jury's verdict.

People v. Keene - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment for the People in the case of People v. Keene. The court addressed the defendant's contentions regarding resentencing, the imposition of an upper term for attempted murder, and the refusal to strike prior enhancements. The appeal concerned a judgment from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County.

Doe v. Johnson - Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued an order modifying its opinion in Doe v. Johnson. The court denied a petition for rehearing and a request for judicial notice, and also denied a request for publication of the opinion. There was no change in the judgment.

People v. Price - Postjudgment Order Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a postjudgment order resentencing Shantic Price under Senate Bill No. 483. The resentencing struck two one-year prior prison term enhancements, reducing his sentence from 52 years to life to 50 years to life, but upheld his firearm enhancement and prior strike convictions.

People v. Escareno - Appeal Dismissed

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four, has dismissed an appeal filed by Jorge Escareno. The court found that the postjudgment order regarding his petition for recall and resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1 was not appealable, as the statute allows the trial court to disregard such requests.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC. The court affirmed the lower court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration, addressing whether an arbitration agreement between a manufacturer and distributor binds a downstream purchaser.