US Courts

In re M.C. - Juvenile Delinquency Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's order setting restitution at $12,130 in a juvenile delinquency case. The minor admitted to theft and unlawful driving of a vehicle, resulting in the vehicle being rendered inoperable.

People v. Fite - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a resentencing decision for Deon Stacey Fite under Penal Code section 1172.75. The court found that an exception to factfinding requirements for imposing an upper term sentence applied, as it had been previously imposed. The court also rejected arguments regarding firearm enhancement sentencing.

Hara v. Netflix - Anti-SLAPP Appeal

The California Court of Appeal is reviewing an anti-SLAPP motion denial in Hara v. Netflix. The case involves a performer alleging wrongful use of likeness in the animated series Q-Force. The appellate court will determine if the performer's claims are barred by the First Amendment.

City of Riverside v. RLI Insurance Co. - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of the City of Riverside's cross-complaint against RLI Insurance Company. The court found that the City, as a named insured, could properly join RLI in the lawsuit, distinguishing it from the general rule prohibiting direct suits against insurers.

In re A.J. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 20, 2026, in the case of In re A.J. The opinion addresses appeals from an order of the Los Angeles County Superior Court concerning juvenile court law.

People v. Heredia - Attempted Murder Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, issued an opinion in the case of People v. Heredia. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's petition to vacate his 1991 attempted murder conviction under Penal Code section 1172.6. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

People v. Oden - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in People v. Oden, concerning a defendant convicted of murder and conspiracy over 20 years ago. The appeal addresses the trial court's jurisdiction to hear a motion for additional custody credits filed in 2024, following an earlier appeal in 2006 that remanded for sentencing amendment.

Angela H. v. Superior Court CA2/7 - Child Welfare Case

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, issued an opinion in Angela H. v. Superior Court CA2/7 on March 20, 2026. The case involves a child welfare matter where a child was removed from parental care due to positive drug tests at birth and subsequent compliance issues with the case plan. The opinion addresses the juvenile court's decision regarding parental rights and services.

Felink Investments vs AMCO Insurance - Insurance Removal Case

Felink Investments and Properties USA, LLC has filed a Notice of Removal for a civil case against AMCO Insurance Company and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was originally filed in San Francisco County Superior Court. The filing fee was $405.

Wright v. Duncan - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a family court order concerning the termination of parental rights. The appellate court found that the family court erred in determining that termination of the mother's parental rights was not in the best interests of the children.