CA Pub. Decisions

1. In re Marriage of JOSEPH S. and TANYA M. CANTARELLA.
   Jul 13, 2011
   In this case, we consider whether registration of a marriage certificate was vital to the validity of a marriage under the Family Law Act (former Civil Code section 4000 et seq.). [1] In 1991, a judge conducted a marriage ceremony for Joseph S. Cantarella (husband) and Tanya M. C…
2. TROVATO v. BECKMAN COULTER, INC
   Jul 13, 2011
   The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of an employer and an employee-supervisor on the ground the one‑year statute of limitations had run against a former employee's claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. It is clear to us that there would be a triable iss…
3. BURTON v. CRUISE
   Jul 13, 2011
   A modification decision.
4. ARCADIA v. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
   Jul 13, 2011
   A modification decision.
5. PEOPLE v. WILKINS Part-II
   Jul 13, 2011
   It has long been recognized in this state that â€
6. PEOPLE v. WILKINS Part-I
   Jul 13, 2011
   It has long been recognized in this state that â€
7. In re ROBERT M.,
   Jul 13, 2011
   Welfare and Institutions Code section 731 sets forth orders a court may issue when a minor is adjudged a ward of the court including an order to commit the ward to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities (Division of Juvenile Facilities),…
8. FLORES v. GEORGESON
   Jul 13, 2011
   No appearance for Defendants and Respondents Dennis Hagobian, Sandy L. Vartan, Victoria Hagobian, Judith Yeramian, Russell Davidson, William Davidson, Michael Hedberg, The Dennis Vartan Family Trust, The Dennis and Sandy L. Vartan Family Trust, The Lee Yeramian Family Trust, The …
9. NAJERA v. HUERTA
   Jul 13, 2011
   In this personal injury case arising out of an automobile-versus-motorcycle traffic collision, the jury found that defendant Irene Huerta was the sole negligent cause of the accident and awarded plaintiff Frankie Najera total damages of $728,703.83. According to the verdict form,…
10. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY v. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL- Part-II
    Jul 13, 2011
    This is an appeal from an order denying appellant's request for a preliminary injunction. An order denying a preliminary injunction is appealable. (Code Civ. Proc., § 904.1, subd. (a)(6); see Right Site Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist. (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 336…
11. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY v. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL
    Jul 13, 2011
    This is an appeal from an order denying appellant's request for a preliminary injunction. An order denying a preliminary injunction is appealable. (Code Civ. Proc., § 904.1, subd. (a)(6); see Right Site Coalition v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist. (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 336…
12. RIVERISLAND COLD STORAGE, INC. v. FRESNO-MADERA PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION
    Jul 13, 2011
    Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment entered against them after defendant's motion for summary judgment was granted. Plaintiffs' complaint alleged causes of action including fraud, negligent misrepresentation, rescission and reformation; plaintiffs alleged they signed a writ…
13. In re JESSE ESPINOZA
    Jul 13, 2011
    Jesse Espinoza (Defendant), an inmate in state prison, petitioned the trial court for a writ of habeas corpus, seeking reversal of a decision of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) denying family visitation privileges on the grounds that Defendant had b…
14. HENDRIX v. SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
    Jul 13, 2011
    This is an appeal by plaintiffs and appellants, Leisha Hendrix, Kathy Sellers, Jane Folmer, Eva Sager, and Phillip Livoni (collectively referred to as plaintiffs), all of whom are official court reporters employed by defendant and respondent, The Superior Court of San Bernardino …
15. PEOPLE v. AHMED
    Jul 13, 2011
    A jury found defendant not guilty of either attempted murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 664) or attempted voluntary manslaughter (Pen. Code, §§ 192, subd. (a), 664), but guilty of assault with a firearm (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (a)(2)). An enhancement for the personal us…
16. SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS OPERATIONS INC v. RALPH M. PARSON SERVICE COMPANY
    Jul 13, 2011
    In this contract indemnity action, plaintiff and appellant Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. (Searles) appeals the judgment of dismissal entered in favor of defendants and respondents Ralph M. Parsons Service Company and Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc. (Pars…
17. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK Part-III
    Jul 13, 2011
    Plaintiffs and appellants Karan and Stan Eriksson are the parents of Mia Erikkson.[1] Mia was an avid horse rider and equestrian competitor. Defendant and respondent Kristi Nunnink was Mia's riding coach. In November 2006, Mia participated in an equestrian competition at Galw…
18. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK Part-II
    Jul 13, 2011
    Plaintiffs and appellants Karan and Stan Eriksson are the parents of Mia Erikkson.[1] Mia was an avid horse rider and equestrian competitor. Defendant and respondent Kristi Nunnink was Mia's riding coach. In November 2006, Mia participated in an equestrian competition at Galw…
19. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK Part-I
    Jul 13, 2011
    Plaintiffs and appellants Karan and Stan Eriksson are the parents of Mia Erikkson.[1] Mia was an avid horse rider and equestrian competitor. Defendant and respondent Kristi Nunnink was Mia's riding coach. In November 2006, Mia participated in an equestrian competition at Galw…
20. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK
    Jul 13, 2011
    Plaintiffs and appellants Karan and Stan Eriksson are the parents of Mia Erikkson.[1] Mia was an avid horse rider and equestrian competitor. Defendant and respondent Kristi Nunnink was Mia's riding coach. In November 2006, Mia participated in an equestrian competition at Galw…