California 2nd District Court of Appeal
Recent News About California 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Plaintiff alleges Universal Molding Co.'s Violation of Wage Laws Under PAGA
Jobanny Garcia has appealed against Universal Molding Co., challenging the dismissal of his nonindividual PAGA claims following a motion to compel arbitration based on recent high-profile rulings in wage law violations cases. -
Plaintiff Winston Mar sues SierraConstellation Partners LLC for Buyout of Partnership Interest
Winston Mar has taken legal action against SierraConstellation Partners LLC seeking a buyout of his partnership interest after dissociating from the firm in April 2022. The court denied Sierra's motion to compel arbitration due to lack of mutual assent on an arbitration agreement. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Property Management Company of Negligence Over Living Conditions
Plaintiffs Lili and Knarik Taleb have accused Thurman Interim California, LLC of negligence over alleged poor living conditions in their apartment complex including high electricity bills and uninhabitable conditions due to mold and infestation. Despite appeals and motions for amendments, courts have upheld judgments favoring Thurman citing untimely filings and lack of merit in claims post-inspection revelations. -
MBC Properties accuses 611 Catalina Building of breaching easement agreement
MBC Properties has filed a complaint against 611 Catalina Building over increased property tax reimbursements following voluntary improvements made by Catalina on a shared parking lot easement dating back to 1978. -
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against City Over Mother's Fatal Wheelchair Accident
Vanessa Cupido and Beatriz Ballesteros have appealed against a court ruling denying them relief from filing deadlines in their wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles over unsafe sidewalks leading to their mother's fatal accident. -
Plaintiff Avocado Farm Alleges Negligence Against Utility Provider Over Wildfire Damages
Simple Avo Paradise Ranch has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company alleging negligence related to the Thomas Fire in December 2017 which caused significant damage to their avocado farm in Ventura County.The plaintiff seeks $1.75 million in damages based on claims rooted in inverse condemnation principles typically applied to public entities or utilities operating under state-granted monopolies.The case raises important questions about liability distribution following large-scale disasters caused by utility infrastructure failures. -
Plaintiff Alleges Wage Violations Against SDLA Courier Service
Samantha Peters has filed a lawsuit against her former employer SDLA Courier Service alleging wage and hour violations during her tenure as a delivery driver. The case hinges on whether federal arbitration laws apply or if she qualifies for an exemption reserved for transportation workers engaged in interstate commerce. -
Former Au Pair Alleges Invasion of Privacy Against Host Family
Christin Matthes has filed a lawsuit against Christian and Lyndsy Rodgers alleging invasion of privacy after discovering an attempt by Christian to film her while showering during her employment as an au pair with their family. The court awarded significant compensatory and punitive damages to Matthes following a jury trial. -
Former Employees Allege Fraud Against Justin Vineyards & Winery Over Arbitration Agreements
Former employees Olivia Barajas et al., accuse Justin Vineyards & Winery of misleading them into signing arbitration agreements they could not understand due to language barriers. -
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Patty Wiedner has filed a complaint against Charlyne Stevenson over alleged mismanagement of a special needs trust established for their nephew Daniel L. Black. The case involves disputes over reimbursement claims for expenses incurred by Wiedner during her tenure as Daniel's conservator. -
Plaintiffs Allege Santa Barbara County Violated Environmental Laws Over Trail Use Change
Suzanne Duca has filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County alleging violations of environmental laws regarding changes made to Live Oak Trail's usage policies without proper public notice or review under CEQA guidelines. The plaintiffs seek both declaratory and injunctive relief. -
Plaintiff Alleges Elder Abuse Against Real Estate Giant Sotheby's International Realty
Patricia Jean Macfadden has filed a lawsuit against Sotheby's International Realty alleging elder abuse and breach of fiduciary duty related to the coerced sale of her Hollywood home at below-market value prices. -
Plaintiff wins appeal against Ecolab Inc.'s arbitration agreement violating California labor laws
Stephen Lemm has filed a petition against Ecolab Inc., challenging an order compelling arbitration under PAGA laws while dismissing non-individual claims in Los Angeles Superior Court. The appellate court has directed a review following recent rulings affirming employees' rights to pursue such claims in court. -
Biotech investor appeals 2 million dollar judgment against him for breach of fiduciary duty
Russell John has filed a lawsuit against Justin Fine alleging breach of fiduciary duty among other charges related to failed biotech investments through Biorap LLC resulting in over $2 million in damages awarded by Ventura County Superior Court. -
Plaintiff alleges Aluminum Precision Products Inc. violated labor laws, wins appeal
Maikel Gonzalez has filed a complaint against Aluminum Precision Products Inc., alleging numerous labor code violations under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The case highlights significant issues around labor law enforcement while involving multiple parties with overlapping claims across different jurisdictions. -
Tenant Accuses Landlord Trust of Unlawful Detainer but loses on appeal
Michael McCormick filed an unlawful detainer complaint against tenant Jennifer Woodle seeking unpaid rent and possession of property resulting in a judgment favoring McCormick after procedural shortcomings hindered Woodle's appeal. -
Woman appeals $1.4 million judgment in personal injury lawsuit over motor vehicle collision
A woman appeals a $1.4 million judgment for injuries sustained by a man in a motor vehicle collision in Palos Verdes Estates in 2018. -
Man sues Armstrong Garden Centers for alleged labor code violations under PAGA
A man has sued Armstrong Garden Centers alleging labor code violations under PAGA; the court ruled that his claims are not subject to arbitration. -
Parents appeal decision for abritration with Silverscreen Healthcare Inc.
Parents allege negligence by Silverscreen Healthcare Inc., claiming it led to their son's death at a nursing facility in Los Angeles County Court case B323237 on April 16, 2024. The court confirmed that it would need to be arbitrated. The plaintiffs disaagree. -
Woman appeals Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ruling in medical malpractice case
A woman is appealing a ruling in her medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center over alleged brain injury caused by surgical negligence.