California 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Former LAPD Officer Alleges Unlawful Termination Over Vaccine Mandate Against City of Los Angeles
A former LAPD officer is challenging her dismissal after refusing to comply with a city-wide COVID-19 vaccination mandate in Los Angeles County courts, citing personal beliefs and alleged procedural violations in handling her case -
Plaintiffs Allege RV Manufacturer Violated Consumer Protection Laws
A recent appellate court decision highlights a significant consumer protection issue involving a major RV manufacturer accused of violating California laws through unenforceable contract terms aimed at moving legal disputes out-of-state.The plaintiffs argue these practices undermine essential statutory protections. -
Plaintiff accuses Financial Institution Trustee Company over Quiet Title Dispute
In a recent appellate court decision dated October 3rd, Cherie Brown lost her appeal against Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., which she accused of wrongful foreclosure practices involving complex mortgage transactions dating back to her property's purchase in 2007 from Youval Zive with ties to Washington Mutual loans. -
Freight Company Accused of Breach Over Unpaid Invoices
In a high-stakes legal battle involving two freight giants, Manifest Destiny Transport Corporation successfully sued South Bay Freight System for over half a million dollars in unpaid invoices following a contentious cargo theft incident. The court found South Bay acted improperly by withholding payments far exceeding their losses and attempting to poach staff from Manifest Destiny amidst ongoing litigation. -
Former Police Officers Allege Retaliation Against City Over Whistleblower Claims
Two former police officers have taken legal action against the City of Long Beach alleging wrongful termination due to whistleblower retaliation under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Labor Code section 1102.5 protections following multiple lawsuits against their former employer spanning several years -
Plaintiff alleges Beverly Hills restaurant Il Pastaio fostered hostile work environment
In a compelling legal battle unfolding in California's appellate courts, Jose Rivera accuses his former employer Il Pastaio—a prominent Beverly Hills restaurant—of fostering a racially hostile work environment among other labor violations following years-long alleged mistreatment at the hands of coworkers which culminated in physical aggression prompting his lawsuit seeking redress for discrimination under FEHA alongside wage-related grievances amidst ongoing judicial scrutiny. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Employer Driven Deliveries of Breach Amid Corporate Merger Confusion
In a complex legal battle involving corporate mergers and alter ego liability claims, former employees have taken their previous employer to court over unpaid settlements following a business acquisition by another corporation. The plaintiffs seek accountability from both their former employer's executive linked as an alter ego and its new parent company for assumed liabilities during merger proceedings. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence after injury at restaurant
A plaintiff's negligence claim against a restaurant has been dismissed due to procedural errors during the appeal process. Dionza Blue had sued The Veggie Grill following an injury but failed to provide necessary documentation and reasoned arguments required for appellate review. -
Patient Alleges Surgeon’s Negligence Following Hand Surgery
A California appellate court has upheld a ruling favoring a surgeon accused of medical negligence by a patient following hand surgery complications The plaintiff failed to provide necessary expert testimony resulting in summary judgment for the defense -
Plaintiffs accuse real estate attorney Jack W. Chao of interfering with property sale
Navigators Real Estate Inc., doing business as Pinnacle Real Estate Group, along with Jing Shao have accused real estate attorney Jack W. Chao of intentionally interfering with their contractual relations involving a property sale in Monrovia, California. -
Plaintiff accuses Defendant over unpaid construction loan leading to foreclosure
A recent court decision has reaffirmed attorney fee awards against Pierrick Brillouet after he failed to vacate foreclosed property bought from Alexander Low in 2009 under a construction loan secured by a deed of trust now held by Coastline RE Holdings Corp. -
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Facility Violated Disability Rights Amidst Pandemic Mask Mandate
In a heated legal dispute filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court earlier this year,Plaintiff Peter N.Yayais accusing SC Medical Inc.of violating civil rights laws by enforcing strict mask mandates despite his disability.The case highlights ongoing tensions between individual rights and public health measures during COVID-19 -
Plaintiff alleges Defendant caused serious bodily injury through negligent driving
A recent legal dispute between Tibrea L. Cagle and Amor L. Armour has ended with monetary sanctions imposed on Cagle and her attorney for pursuing a baseless claim of negligent driving resulting in severe injuries. The Superior Court of Los Angeles found no evidentiary support for their allegations after extensive litigation spanning over two years. -
Family Member Sues Relatives Over Withheld Settlement Funds
Albert Duerr has taken several family members to court over allegations they wrongfully withheld over $1 million owed to him from a legal settlement involving their family business's failed investment in a Ponzi scheme. -
Plaintiff accuses defendant’s attorney of malicious prosecution over restraining order
Jane Doe has taken legal action against Jack Dwosh for allegedly engaging in malicious prosecution related to a domestic violence restraining order involving her former boyfriend David Danon. The case highlights procedural complexities and ongoing disputes over legal filings and judicial impartiality. -
Public Employee Wins Retaliation Case Against County; Seeks Over $3 Million in Attorney Fees
Lorna Young successfully sued DPSS and LA County for employment retaliation winning $3.5 million in damages but faces contention over attorney fees exceeding $3 million sought due to prolonged litigation spanning seven years. -
Former Airport Security Guard Sues CalPERS Over Denied Reclassification
Susan Galloway has filed a lawsuit against CalPERS after being denied reclassification from a local miscellaneous member to a local safety member which would have enhanced her retirement benefits significantly due to alleged active law enforcement duties during her tenure as an airport security guard at Santa Monica Municipal Airport. -
Attorney Accused Of Legal Malpractice Involving Multi-Million Dollar Estate
In a contentious legal battle over an $18 million estate involving allegations of legal malpractice against attorney John Peter Wakeman Jr., the appellate court has reversed earlier judgments favoring Jeffrey G. Grossman's family members who claimed they were wrongfully disinherited by flawed estate planning documents. -
Former Police Officers Allege Retaliation by City Employer
Two former police officers have filed a lawsuit against their previous employer alleging wrongful termination due to whistleblowing activities protected under California law. The case details multiple lawsuits over years culminating in an internal affairs investigation leading to their dismissal. -
Plaintiff alleges California financial regulators improperly licensed cryptocurrency lenders
The California Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court ruling in favor of plaintiff George J.Gerro who accused state financial regulators of improperly issuing finance lender licenses.The case centers around allegations against Block Fi Lending LLC involving misuse o fborrowers'collateral.