Courts & Litigation

Vaughan v. Federal National Mortgage Association - Contract Dispute

This filing concerns the case Vaughan et al v. Federal National Mortgage Association et al, Case Number 4:25-cv-00479-ASK. Recent filings include oppositions to motions to dismiss the second amended complaint and a motion for an extension of time to file a response.

Amit Khanna Case - Notice of Administrative Motion Error

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has received a notice regarding case 3:25-cv-06977-VC. Amit Khanna filed a notice stating that a third administrative motion for a 48-hour extension was filed in error and requested it be stricken.

Means v. Lyft, Inc. - Pro Hac Vice Motion Granted

In the case of Means v. Lyft, Inc., the court has granted a motion for Pro Hac Vice appearance. This order allows an out-of-state attorney to practice in a specific case before the court. The case is part of a Multi-District Litigation.

Sanchez v. Acedo - Court Opinion

The California Courts of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 1, have issued an opinion in the case of Sanchez v. Acedo, case number D086356. The opinion is available for review in PDF and DOCX formats.

People v. Ramirez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Raul Enrique Ramirez under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found that Ramirez was entitled to an evidentiary hearing on his claim that he could not be convicted of murder under current law.

People v. Rinke - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in People v. Rinke. The appellate court found that the defendant was eligible for a resentencing hearing, which the trial court had erroneously denied. The case involves a defendant convicted of murder, vehicular manslaughter, and other offenses.

People v. Eastus - Criminal Robbery Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a conviction for second-degree robbery and upheld a 15-year prison sentence for Dustin Ira Eastus. The court found no abuse of discretion in the sentencing or the refusal to strike a prior serious felony enhancement.

People v. Scott - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Derrick Anthony Scott. The court denied Scott's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6, finding him ineligible for relief, and dismissed the appeal of the denial of his section 1172.1 resentencing request as non-appealable.

People v. Mize - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Ray Mize for multiple sexual assault and related offenses. The court addressed Mize's argument regarding the admissibility of testimony from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Colorado Court of Appeals - In re Dudley

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order certifying Michelle Dudley for long-term mental health treatment and authorizing the involuntary administration of aripiprazole. The court found sufficient evidence that Dudley has a mental health disorder, is gravely disabled, and reasonable grounds exist to believe she will not remain in treatment voluntarily.