California 2nd District Court of Appeal
Recent News About California 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Cannabis Dispensary Owners Allege Fraudulent Conspiracy Against Landlord
A California appellate court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by cannabis dispensary owners who accused their landlord of conspiring with others to oust them from their business location through fraudulent means. -
County Alleges Employee Relations Commission Overstepped Authority
The County of Los Angeles has filed a complaint against its own Employee Relations Commission over disciplinary policy disputes involving sheriff's deputies represented by ALADS.The case hinges on whether unilateral guideline changes violated negotiation obligations under state law. -
Plaintiff accuses Orthopedic Surgeon of Medical Malpractice
A California appellate court has upheld a decision favoring an orthopedic surgeon accused of medical malpractice by a patient who underwent knee surgery in September 2019. -
Former Trainee Sues Transportation Company Over Workplace Injuries
A former bus driver trainee sued Goldengate Bus Inc., alleging negligence and intentional torts after sustaining injuries during training in July 2019. Despite winning a small claims judgment initially, his subsequent lawsuit was dismissed due to workers' compensation exclusivity rules and claim preclusion doctrines. -
Former Employee Sues Telecommunications Company Over Unconscionable Arbitration Agreement
A former employee has successfully appealed a lower court's denial to compel arbitration in his lawsuit against a telecommunications company for alleged labor violations. The appellate court found that despite procedural issues with signatures on an arbitration agreement, there was sufficient evidence indicating mutual consent to arbitrate disputes. -
Patient Accuses Hospital Of Undisclosed Emergency Services Fees
A recent appellate court ruling has upheld a lower court's decision favoring Los Robles Regional Medical Center against claims made by patient Farzam Salami regarding undisclosed emergency service fees charged during multiple visits in 2020. -
Former Employee Sues Gaming Company for Retaliation Over Discrimination Investigation
Rhotunda Conda has filed a lawsuit against former employer Xsolla (USA), Inc., alleging wrongful termination after investigating workplace discrimination complaints. The California appellate court has ruled partially in favor of both parties as it remands key aspects back for further proceedings. -
Independent Contractor Sues Company Over Unpaid Commissions
Adrienne Doustkam has taken legal action against Pejman J Sage's company claiming unpaid commissions totaling $747k during her tenure as an independent contractor at Tax Credit Group between February-December '18. -
Firefighting Captain Sues City for Retaliation and Age Discrimination
A firefighting captain's lawsuit against his department alleging retaliation and age discrimination has been dismissed by a Los Angeles court due to lack of evidence showing adverse employment action. -
Plaintiff accuses Beverage Giant of Negligence in Race Injury Case
Promote Mexico has taken legal action against Monster Energy Company over an incident involving injury to a spokesmodel during an off-road race event in 2018. The plaintiff argues that under their sponsorship agreement, Monster is obligated to defend them against such claims due to alleged gross negligence by Monster. -
Plaintiff disputes indemnity obligations in high-stakes off-road racing injury case
In an ongoing legal battle between two companies over indemnity obligations stemming from an off-road racing event injury lawsuit involving a spokesmodel for Monster Energy Company; Plaintiff Promote Mexico LLC disputes its responsibility for covering defense costs prior to being named in an amended complaint. -
Plaintiff accuses Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department of Procedural Missteps
Briand Williams' lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was dismissed due to procedural errors and missed deadlines despite his claims of severe personal hardships affecting his ability to comply with court schedules. -
Homeowners Sue Real Estate Flipper Over Concealed Property Defects
A recent court ruling has confirmed an arbitration award favoring homeowners who sued a real estate flipper for failing to disclose significant property defects during sale negotiations. The case highlights legal intricacies surrounding real estate transactions and underscores stringent procedural adherence required in post-arbitration disputes. -
Retail Giant Accused of Employment Discrimination Amid Arbitration Dispute
A long-time employee has taken legal action against a major home improvement retailer over allegations including employment discrimination and harassment after opting out of an arbitration agreement twice within a short period. The court ruled in favor of the employee due to ambiguities in the employer's arbitration provisions. -
Plaintiff alleges major retailer violated labor laws over expense reimbursements
A former stockroom worker at a Guess retail store has filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to reimburse him and other employees for required purchases and work-related cell phone usage costs. -
Retired Fire Specialist Sues City Over Alleged Age and Disability Discrimination
William Hatcher alleges that after knee surgery, he faced increased workloads leading to early retirement due to age discrimination by the City of El Segundo; however, courts have dismissed his claims citing lack of evidence and statute limitations issues. -
Dubai-Based Media Conglomerate Accused of Defamation by Beirut Lawyer
A Beirut-based lawyer has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Dubai media company over allegations aired about his involvement in money laundering for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The case raises complex issues about international defamation claims and jurisdictional reach within U.S courts. -
Plaintiffs sue University System Over Alleged Breach Of Contract Due To Remote Learning Shift
Three students have filed a lawsuit against The Regents Of The University Of California alleging breach of contract after campuses transitioned to remote learning during COVID-19.The plaintiffs seek financial damages claiming they were promised an in-person,on-campus education which was not delivered. -
Defendant accused of motor vehicle negligence
In a significant turn of events within a motor vehicle negligence case filed by Mary Ramos and Antonio Baker against Brett M.Oros,the California appellate court has reversed an earlier decision to vacate a default judgment due to improper application of procedural law.The plaintiffs allege that Oros ran a red light causing a collision,and seek damages amounting to $212447. -
Race Participant Accuses Event Promoter Over Defense Obligations
Morgan Langley has filed a writ challenging a lower court ruling requiring him to defend event promoter Promote Mexico LLC after an off-road racing incident involving a Monster Energy spokesmodel at the Baja 1000 race in 2018.The case hinges on interpretations of an indemnity agreement signed before the event.