Courts & Litigation

Court Strikes Order Granting Publication of Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two, has stricken its prior order granting publication of an opinion in the case of People v. Hailey Morgan Lashelle. This action means the opinion will not be officially published, limiting its precedential value.

Pomona Valley Hospital v. Kaiser Foundation Health - Published Opinion

The California Court of Appeal reversed in part a lower court's judgment in favor of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The court found that the trial court erred in granting a new trial and that the 2004 contract between the parties was properly admitted as evidence. The case involves reimbursement for emergency medical services.

Marriage of Hoch Opinion

The California Court of Appeal reviewed a family court's orders in the Marriage of Hoch case. The court affirmed some monetary sanctions against Michael Hoch but reversed others and a domestic violence restraining order against Marcie Hoch, finding the family court erred in its analysis for mutual orders.

Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees’ Retirement System - Published Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's denial of a writ of mandate, upholding the CalPERS Board's decision that a parole agent was ineligible for disability retirement. The agent's retirement was processed while he was under investigation for misconduct, and his departure was not due to a disability.

Darcy v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al - Securities Case

A new securities case, Darcy v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al, was filed on February 24, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a federal question and is categorized under Securities/Commodities. Recent filings include motions for leave to appear pro hac vice and a stipulation extending time to respond to the complaint.

Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names the U.S. Government as a defendant. A recent filing on March 13, 2026, was an Affidavit of Service for the Complaint.

Alger v. Zoccoli et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Alger v. Zoccoli et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 13, 2026. The case number is 5:26-cv-02196 and it is based on a federal question, specifically related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The initial filing fee was $405.

Robinson v. Hendricks - Illegal Imprisonment Habeas Corpus

The Oregon Supreme Court has ordered the immediate discharge of plaintiff Craig Anthony Robinson, Jr. from illegal imprisonment. The court's decision stems from issues related to the calculation of credit for time served, referencing prior rulings on sentencing and incarceration credits.

State v. Roberts - Mandamus Dismissed as Moot

The Oregon Supreme Court dismissed a writ of mandamus in State v. Roberts, finding the case moot. The relator argued his right to counsel under Article I, section 11 of the Oregon Constitution was violated due to prolonged lack of appointed counsel. The court's decision dismisses the alternative writ of mandamus.

State v. Fletes - Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the State of Oregon in State v. Fletes. The case concerned the application of presentence incarceration credits to consecutive prison sentences. The court's decision upholds the lower court's disposition.