California 2nd District Court of Appeal
Recent News About California 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Media Group Alleges Unlawful Sealing by Los Angeles Superior Court ___
Media Coalition's quest for transparency hits a moot point as appellate court dismisses their appeal following full unsealing of contested search warrant records by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. -
Plaintiff sues Defendant for Car Accident Damages
A recent ruling dismissed Miguel Martinez's lawsuit against Iraj Mosbat due to delayed service despite timely filing post-car accident claims dating back to June '18 . Legal representation included Law Offices of D Hess Panah & Finch Tetzlaff . -
City Treasurer Alleges Wrongful Reduction in Duties and Compensation by City Manager
Phillip Molina has filed a complaint against Alexander Nguyen alleging wrongful reduction in his duties and compensation as City Treasurer of Oxnard. The appellate court has reversed an earlier decision favoring Nguyen, potentially restoring Molina's previous responsibilities and salary. -
Plaintiff alleges misuse of prison processes by Defendant
William Reno Gerber’s civil lawsuit against Connie Waters has been dismissed due to procedural non-compliance after failing to amend his complaint within a specified timeframe set by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. -
Commercial Property Owner Sued Over Breach Of Lease Agreement
A legal dispute over a commercial property lease agreement has resulted in significant sanctions against the lessor and a favorable judgment for the lessee. The case highlights ongoing issues related to non-compliance with building codes and failure to address hazardous conditions within leased premises. -
Former Provost Alleges Malpractice Against Legal Firm Over Conflict-of-Interest Mismanagement___
Ellie Kaucher has filed a lawsuit against Remedy Law Group alleging malpractice related to their handling of her wrongful termination case against Phillips Graduate University (PGU). The court denied Remedy's motion to disqualify opposing counsel Robert Hocker despite arguments citing potential conflicts under rule 3.7. -
Plaintiff Alleges Health Care Service Plan Negligence Led To Daughter's Death
Shooshanik Charkhchian has filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross California alleging their failure to authorize necessary medical transport led to her daughter's death from untreated renal disease complications in November 2015. The case highlights issues around healthcare service obligations and procedural failures resulting in tragic outcomes. -
Hotel Chain Accused of Inadequate Accessibility Information Wins Frivolous Lawsuit Case
Orlando Garcia's lawsuit against Zarco Hotels Incorporated has been dismissed as frivolous by a California court resulting in a hefty penalty for Garcia who claimed insufficient accessibility information on the hotel's website violated ADA regulations. -
Former City Official Accused Of Embezzlement And Fraud
A former elected official from South Gate has been ordered to pay over $4 million after being found guilty of embezzling funds through kickback schemes involving city contracts. -
Condo Owner Accuses Homeowners Association of Breach Amid Foreclosure Dispute
Teresija Sigmund has taken legal action against Darlington Villas Homeowners Association over alleged breaches related to condo maintenance issues and financial mismanagement amid foreclosure proceedings initiated due to unpaid dues. -
Plaintiff accuses Defendant real estate contractor of wrongful foreclosure
A failed real estate venture has led Rosa Cojulun to file a lawsuit against Javier Perez for wrongful foreclosure among other claims in Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 30th, 2024. -
Software Developer Accuses Former Contractor of Fraudulent Billing Practices
LFG Payments has filed a lawsuit against Christian Smith alleging fraudulent billing practices during his tenure as a technical writer contracted through Gun.io staffing agency. The case highlights issues surrounding timesheet falsification and seeks restitution for nearly $100K allegedly paid for unperformed work. -
Daughter Alleges State Ombudsman Failed To Investigate Nursing Home Abuse
A daughter's lawsuit against state ombudsman services highlights alleged failures in investigating nursing home abuse during COVID-19 but faces dismissal due to procedural hurdles and discretionary powers granted under California law. -
Former Tenants Allege Harassment by Landlords Amidst Eviction Moratorium
A new court filing reveals serious allegations against landlords accused of harassing tenants in an attempt to bypass local rent control laws during the pandemic. The case involves claims ranging from fraudulent notices to shutting off utilities and changing security codes without notice. -
Defendant accused of Breach Of Contract And Fraud
A high-stakes legal battle involving a $600K loan culminates as Aaron Unger's claims against Laura Gottlieb are upheld by court ruling; includes details on fraudulent activities & significant financial penalties imposed. -
Former Police Handler Sues City Over Deadly Dog Attack
A former police handler is suing his city employer after an attack-trained service dog he purchased killed one neighbor and severely injured another six months later. The lawsuit raises questions about responsibility and duty of care in handling retired police dogs. -
Kansas Marketing Agency Accused Of Unauthorized Data Access By California Resident
A Kansas-based marketing agency faces allegations from a California resident claiming unauthorized access to his computer data via spyware installed through their website interactions. -
Property Management Company Cleared in Premises Liability Case Over Child’s Injury
A California appellate court has ruled in favor of a former property management company accused of negligence after a child suffered burns from a faulty heater grate three years post-management termination. This decision underscores key legal principles regarding duty and control over rental properties. -
State Agency Accused Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions Leading to Injury
Sirious Ghermezian has successfully appealed against summary judgment favoring California Department Of Transportation concerning an alleged hazardous sidewalk condition leading to his injury in June 2019 near Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. -
Former Employee Sues Southern California Healthcare System for Wrongful Termination
Paul Edward Martignetti has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging wrongful termination and employment discrimination after suffering multiple work-related injuries over several years. The case highlights contentious arbitration proceedings involving privileged document reviews which played a crucial role in awarding him $3.4 million in damages.