California 2nd District Court of Appeal
Recent News About California 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Disney Accused Of Breach Of Contract By 'Bill Nye The Science Guy' Over Profit Discrepancies
William S. Nye has taken legal action against The Walt Disney Company over allegations that Disney failed to properly account for profits from 'Bill Nye the Science Guy.' Filed on June 28th in California's Second Appellate District Court, this case delves into claims dating back fifteen years involving millions in allegedly underreported revenue. -
Plaintiff Appeals Jury Verdict Awarding Damages But None For Future Pain And Suffering
In an appeal filed on June 24th in Ventura County Superior Court by Matthew S. Moir against Ventura Locksmiths Inc., questions arise over inconsistent jury verdicts awarding economic but no noneconomic damages following a motor vehicle collision case dating back to July 2017. -
Plaintiffs Allege Bad Faith Handling by Fire Insurance Exchange Following Home Fire
In a contentious legal dispute involving allegations of bad faith handling of an insurance claim following a home fire incident in December 2014, the California Court of Appeal has upheld terminating sanctions against two plaintiffs for non-compliance with discovery orders. -
Homeowners' Association sues Local Government Over Beach Walkway Construction Dispute
The Casa Blanca Beach Estates Owners’ Association has taken legal action against local government entities over a long-standing dispute regarding beach access walkway construction obligations dating back several decades. -
Probationary Police Officer Accuses City Government of Disability Discrimination
Thomas Lim’s lawsuit against the City of Downey for alleged wrongful termination has been dismissed by both trial and appellate courts who found no evidence supporting his claims under FEHA. -
Family Trustee Accused Of Mismanaging Estate Assets And Breaching Fiduciary Duties
A family dispute over a revocable trust has led to significant legal repercussions after allegations surfaced regarding improper asset management by one sibling acting as trustee. Theresa Stephenson-Cocke filed a complaint against her brother alleging breaches in fiduciary duties resulting in financial losses. -
Commercial Real Estate Company Wins Breach-of-Contract Suit Against Property Owner
A California appellate court has ruled in favor of Pacifica Commercial Central Coast Inc., awarding them $139k plus attorney fees after property owner renegotiated a lease without paying agreed commissions. -
Healthcare System Accused of Misclassifying Worker Under Employment Laws
Constanze Rayhrer has filed a lawsuit against Community Memorial Health System alleging misclassification as an independent contractor along with gender-based discrimination and wrongful termination under FEHA and Labor Code statutes. -
Farm Worker Sues Multiple Growers Over Wage Violations
A California appellate court has revived a lawsuit filed by Edelmira Ibarra against Chuy & Sons Labor Inc., Infinite Herbs LLC., Baby Root Farms, and G.J.Farms Inc., alleging multiple labor code violations including unpaid wages and inadequate working conditions under PAGA regulations. -
California Physician Sues State Health Agency Over Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rates
A Southern California anesthesiologist has lost his appeal against the state's health department over alleged failures in setting appropriate Medi-Cal reimbursement rates since 2002. -
Former IT Director Sues Medical Lab Company for Retaliation
A former IT director has sued Rheumatology Diagnostics Laboratory alleging retaliation after reporting illegal conduct and refusing to sign false documents supporting company defenses in a shareholder lawsuit. The appellate court reversed an initial ruling favoring the plaintiff citing protections around attorney-client privilege. -
Commercial Tenant Sues Landlord Over Rent Payments During COVID-19 Closures
Fitness International is suing Wedge Office over rent payments made during mandatory COVID-19 closures, arguing their lease should have excused them from such obligations due to lack of reasonable access caused by government orders. -
Plaintiffs accuse Trustee of mismanaging trust assets amid legal malpractice dispute
In a recent appellate decision dated June 18th, 2024 plaintiffs Kathryn Crooymans & David King successfully overturned lower court rulings awarding attorney fees towards Eric L.Foumbourg amidst complex disputes centering around enforcing judgments linked back prior arbitration wins targeting their late father’s estate planning lawyer Bruce Givenr’s professional misconduct initially... -
Doctors allege unfair practices against major healthcare provider over ER on-call panel removal
A group of doctors has filed a lawsuit against HCA Healthcare alleging unfair business practices following their removal from an emergency room on-call panel. The plaintiffs claim they were replaced as part of a scheme involving illegal kickbacks and corporate control over medical practices. -
Widow plausibly alleges late husband's employer hid COVID outbreak from him
VENTURA – A California appellate court judge has agreed with a plaintiff that the Santa Barbara County Superior Court mistakenly found that her wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the work-related death of her husband from COVID-19 complications failed to plead sufficient facts, under the fraudulent concealment exception to the workers’ compensation exclusivity rule. -
Plaintiffs accuse healthcare providers of medical malpractice leading to wrongful death
In a recent ruling by the California Court of Appeal, Hazel and Alejandro Alers' lawsuit alleging medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death was dismissed due to procedural shortcomings and lack of sufficient evidence against healthcare providers including Dr. Sara Kossuth and HealthCare Partners Affiliates Medical Group. -
Widow Sues Agricultural Company Over Husband’s Fatal COVID-19 Infection
Maria Chavez has filed a lawsuit against Alco Harvesting LLC alleging that their negligence led to her husband's death from COVID-19 complications while he was employed by them as a foreman and bus driver. -
Homebuyer Sues Seller Over Breach Of Contract Amidst Confusion About Assessment Liens
A recent appellate court ruling has affirmed a lower court's decision favoring Angel Cordova over Shamika Townsend in a dispute involving PACE assessment liens on residential property sold in Los Angeles. The case highlights complexities surrounding contractual obligations and fraud allegations linked to energy efficiency improvement programs. -
Pastor alleges mismanagement by church executive board
A pastor's attempt to challenge the legitimacy of his church's executive board has been dismissed by a Los Angeles County judge due to lack of standing and failure to allege individualized harm. -
Former employee sues non-profit organization over wage dispute
A former employee has taken legal action against The Way Forward Foundation over alleged wage violations and related torts during his brief employment period as a care provider.The plaintiff seeks compensation for unpaid wages along with significant attorney fees accrued during this legal battle.