Courts & Litigation

Leader Capital Corp v. FNEX Capital LLC - Court Order

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order in the case of Leader Capital Corp v. FNEX Capital LLC. The order addresses motions to dismiss filed by both the plaintiff and defendants concerning claims related to a sales agreement for mutual fund products.

John Rapp Estate v. Naphcare, Inc. - Settlement and Dismissal

The District Court for the Western District of Washington has issued a stipulated motion to approve a settlement and dismissal order in the case of John Rapp Estate v. Naphcare, Inc. The case involves multiple plaintiffs and defendants, including Naphcare, Inc. and Kitsap County. The court's order signifies the resolution of the legal dispute.

People v. Salomon - Modification of Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, issued a modification to its opinion in People v. Salomon. The modification corrects the judge's name in the caption of the opinion. This is a non-precedential, unpublished opinion.

People v. Stewart - Sentencing Error on Manslaughter and Attempted Murder Charges

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, vacated the sentence for Steele Stewart in case C102503. The court found that the trial court erred by aggravating Stewart's sentence based on underlying facts that were not properly proven or admitted, and has remanded the matter for resentencing.

People v. Montoya - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Montoya. The court affirmed the judgment, finding no arguable issues after an independent review of the record.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

People v. Rios - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Guilty Pleas

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a trial court's order denying Saul Meza Rios's motions to set aside guilty pleas and vacate convictions. The court found the motions untimely and that Rios failed to establish prejudicial error.

Pomona Valley Hospital Med. Center v. Kaiser Foundation - Medical Reimbursement Dispute

The California Court of Appeal reversed in part and remanded a judgment concerning a medical reimbursement dispute between Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. The case involves approximately $66 million in asserted unreimbursed emergency medical services provided by the hospital to Kaiser members.

De La Torre v. CashCall - Unconscionable Interest Rates Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's ruling that CashCall's high interest rates (96%-135%) on subprime loans were unconscionable. The court ordered restitution for class members and enjoined collection efforts on these loans.