People v. Rood - Parole Violation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued an opinion in the case of People v. Rood. The court reviewed an appeal from a parole violation finding, where the defendant was found to have violated parole by failing to participate in a sex offender treatment program and possessing a knife with a blade over two inches. The court dismissed the appeal as abandoned.

People v. Brown - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the conviction of Calvin Brown. Brown was found guilty of 26 of 31 counts related to a crime spree involving vehicle theft and assaults. The court found no error in the sufficiency of evidence for one carjacking count or in the sentencing regarding Penal Code section 654.

Sartipi v. Travis Credit Union - Employment Discrimination

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed a trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Travis Credit Union in a gender discrimination lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged he was fired due to his gender under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Gonzales v. Armijo - CA Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed a lower court's judgment invalidating a 2009 trust due to undue influence. The court rejected the appellant's claims regarding jurisdiction, legal theory, and evidentiary support.

People v. Mendoza - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District has reversed a murder conviction for Luis Mendoza. The court found that the prosecutor prejudicially misstated the law during closing arguments, and defense counsel was ineffective for failing to object. The judgment as to the murder conviction is reversed and remanded.

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.