US Courts

Marriage of C.C. and V.Z. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed a lower court's decision to issue a one-year domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against V.Z. The appeal concerned V.Z.'s alleged controlling behavior regarding her son's medication and her repeated calls to CPS and police.

Shariapanahi v. City of Los Angeles - Negligence and Dangerous Condition

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of the City of Los Angeles in a case involving a pedestrian accident. The court found no triable issues of material fact regarding the City's liability for design immunity, duty to light a crosswalk, or failure to warn of a dangerous condition.

Lahar v. Jaiswal - Malicious Prosecution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, affirmed a lower court's denial of anti-SLAPP motions in the case of Lahar v. Jaiswal. The court also denied a motion for sanctions.

Belman v. Los Bagres Corp. - Wrongful Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Los Bagres Corporation and Juan Erasmo Garcia for wrongful termination of an employee. The court found no reversible error in the jury's verdict or the trial proceedings, upholding the lower court's decision.

In re Isabella L. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, dismissed an appeal in the case of In re Isabella L. The appeal concerned juvenile court jurisdiction findings related to child endangerment due to parental substance abuse. The court dismissed the appeal as moot because the juvenile court had terminated its jurisdiction while the appeal was pending.

Conservatorship of Krueger - Appeal of Attorney Fee Award

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, reversed an order awarding attorney fees in the Conservatorship of Elizabeth Krueger. The court found the probate court abused its discretion by awarding fees for work performed in a separate civil proceeding, which was not authorized by statute for appointed counsel.

NG Solutions v. Durian - Statute of Limitations Dispute

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in NG Solutions v. Durian concerning a dispute over the statute of limitations for a commercial loan and personal guaranty. The court affirmed the judgment, finding the lawsuit was not barred even under the shorter limitations period.

People v. Valencia - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for murder and other felonies in People v. Valencia. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment and that police did not need to seek a warrant once inside. The court also ordered sentencing errors to be corrected on remand.

In re L.G. - Juvenile Dependency Case

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's order declaring L.G. a dependent of the court and removing him from his father's custody. The court found the father's abusive conduct justified the intervention to protect the child.

Stout v. Stout - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a family court order requiring Andrew Stout to pay his former spouse, Julie Stout, $200,000 in attorney fees and an additional $125,000 in sanctions. The court found no abuse of discretion in the awards.