CA Court of Appeal Opinions

People v. Williams - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Williams. The court affirmed the lower court's denial of the defendant's petition for recall and resentencing, despite the People conceding error in the initial denial. The case concerns sentencing for a defendant convicted of multiple violent felonies.

Dickerson v. Bickman - Medical Malpractice Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Dickerson v. Bickman, a medical malpractice case. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of the defendants, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims of medical malpractice and fraud.

People v. Delgado - Appeal of Denial to Vacate Drug Conviction

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's denial of Adolfo Delgado's motion to vacate his 1991 drug conviction. The court found the motion was improperly denied as successive, impacting individuals seeking to challenge past convictions due to potential immigration consequences.

LAOSD Asbestos Cases - California Court of Appeal

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in the LAOSD Asbestos Cases, involving claims against Avon Products, Inc. The jury found Avon strictly liable for defective products and awarded over $51 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

Harlem v. Corben - Appeal of Default Judgment Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, affirming the trial court's denial of Kenneth Corben's motion to set aside a default judgment. The default judgment was entered in favor of Krisp Productions NY, LLC, for $507,783.64.

Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control - Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control. The court affirmed the superior court's denial of attorney fees to the appellants, finding no abuse of discretion.

In re J.N. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case In re J.N. The opinion affirms jurisdictional and dispositional orders concerning minors J.N. and L.N. under the Juvenile Court Law, addressing challenges to evidence sufficiency, jurisdiction, custody, and visitation orders.

Guardianship of F.W. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has reversed a lower court's denial of a guardianship petition for a minor, F.W. The appellate court found the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard and misunderstood relevant case law, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Piltan v. Novell - Modification of Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued a modification to its non-precedential opinion in Piltan v. Novell. The modification corrects the listed counsel for the appellant, with no change to the judgment itself. The original opinion was filed on March 2, 2026, and the modification was filed on March 4, 2026.

Aquat 009 v. Fine CA2/7 - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, filed a non-precedential opinion in Aquat 009, LLC v. Fine et al. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning a defaulted loan and subsequent foreclosure. The opinion is not to be published in the official reports.