News from June 2024
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 1
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on June 1 in the suits below:
Tenant Sues RE/MAX Gold Coast Property Management Over Severe Flooding Damage
Daryl Buckwald has filed a lawsuit against RE/MAX Gold Coast Property Management alleging breach of lease and denial of insurance benefits following severe flooding that rendered his rental unit uninhabitable. The suit seeks compensation for various damages including personal property loss and increased rent costs for alternate housing.
San Jose Korean Central Church sues Korean Evangelical Church of America over Disaffiliation Dispute
The San Jose Korean Central Church has filed a lawsuit against the Korean Evangelical Church of America seeking recognition of its disaffiliation decision amidst internal disciplinary actions taken against its senior pastor Francis Chung. The court ruled in favor of KECA citing ecclesiastical deference principles under First Amendment protections.
Former Salesman Sues A&A Organic Farms Corporation Over Termination for Refusing COVID-19 Test
Ryan Owen Frayo has filed a lawsuit against A&A Organic Farms Corporation after being terminated for refusing a COVID-19 test citing personal beliefs and legal concerns about disclosing medical information without proper authorization forms as per CMIA regulations while challenging dismissal validity based procedural grounds upheld appellate review affirming lower court rulings dismissing entire suit due insufficient claims stated statutory provisions invoked therein
Public Guardian Accuses Susan Talbot Over Special Needs Trust Property Sale
The Public Guardian of Los Angeles County has filed a complaint against Susan Talbot seeking permission from Superior Court to sell a family home tied up in a special needs trust after its beneficiary passed away with outstanding debts.
Plaintiffs Allege Due Process Violations in Expulsion Case Against University
Chad Ayach and Joseph Nofal have appealed against their expulsions from UC Riverside, arguing that they were denied due process during university disciplinary hearings related to hazing activities within Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. They claim they were unable to confront or cross-examine witnesses whose statements led to their expulsion.
State agency's actions on employee wage theft claims labeled 'grim,' 'inefficient'
The state agency that processes California employees’ wage theft claims against employers has 47,000 backlogged cases, an insufficient number of employers to do its job and only a 12% collection rate against companies, according to a new state audit.
CA Supreme Court clears way for UC Berkeley housing project; Law says student noise can't stop new developments
The California Supreme Court has ruled a new state law indeed pulls the rug out from under opponents of the People's Park student housing project at UC Berkeley, who had scored a win on appeal to force the school to include concerns over 'student-generated noise' in their environmental review
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on May 31
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 31
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
Homeowners' Association Sues County Over Walkway Construction Obligations
Casa Blanca Beach Estates Owners’ Association has taken legal action against Santa Barbara County and California Coastal Commission over obligations tied to constructing a beach access walkway stemming from an agreement made in 1990. The case hinges on whether administrative remedies have been exhausted or if delays justify bypassing these procedures.
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 31
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
Plaintiffs accuse Southern California Edison Company over Woolsey Wildfire Damages
Brian and Roohi Stack have filed an appeal against Southern California Edison Company among others over allegations related to damages caused by the Woolsey wildfire in 2018. The appellate court partially reversed an earlier ruling dismissing their claims as time-barred.
Shook Partner Named Among LA’s 500 Most Influential for Fifth Year
Shook Los Angeles Managing Partner Michael Mallow has been named by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) among the 500 most influential people in the city.
Plaintiffs allege mismanagement by interim trustee over grandparents' trust
Annemarie Donkin and Lisa Kim have filed a complaint against Aileen Federizo concerning her role as Interim Trustee managing their grandparents' trust assets without proper notification procedures for contingent beneficiaries like Matthew Donkin who appeals two probate orders related thereto.
Plaintiff seeks enforcement of no-contest clause against sister in family trust dispute
Sarah Plott Key has appealed against her sister Elizabeth Plott Tyler over enforcing a no-contest clause in their family’s 1999 trust following alleged undue influence regarding amendments made to it in 2007 and 2003 respectively which altered asset distribution terms significantly affecting inheritances involved as per latest court filings dated May 28th 2024 at Superior Court Los Angeles County overseen Judge Daniel Juarez .
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 30
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 30 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 30
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 30 in the suits below:
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on May 30
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on May 30 in the suits below:
Man appeals decision for Uber USA claiming missed payments caused severe medical conditions
Young Chon has appealed against Uber USA after claiming their payment errors caused him severe medical conditions including arrhythmia and stroke. The Superior Court dismissed his case due to insufficient records and failure to oppose motions properly; now he's seeking amendment opportunities through appeal.