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The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, affirming the trial court's denial of Kenneth Corben's motion to set aside a default judgment.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.

People v. Alvarez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal vacated a prior strike finding against Francisco Juan Alvarez, remanding for further proceedings. This decision follows reconsideration in light of a new Supreme Court precedent regarding the retroactive application of Assembly Bill No. 333 to prior strike convictions.

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.

People v. Haygood - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Haygood on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County, upholding the conviction and sentence for first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement.

People v. Sanchez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Sanchez. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon, following an independent review of the record.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stewart v. USAA General Indemnity Co. - Appeal of Court Orders

The California Court of Appeal affirmed lower court orders in Stewart v. USAA General Indemnity Co., including an anti-SLAPP motion and a vexatious litigant declaration. The court found the appeal to be non-precedential.