California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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P. v. Superior Court (C.M.) CA2/5
The People challenge an order dismissing real party in interest C.M.’s juvenile delinquency petition and sealing the record under Welfare and Institutions Code section 786. 1 Section 786, subdivision (a) generally provides for sealing after a juvenile offender satisfactorily comp…
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P. v. Henn CA2/3
Paul Henn was charged with, among other offenses, inflicting corporal injury on his girlfriend. He moved for mental health diversion under Penal Code 1 section 1001.36. The trial court denied the motion, finding that Henn was eligible for diversion but unsuitable for it because h…
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In re J.G. CA1/5
(Alameda County Super. Ct. No. JV-036525-01) Appellant and defendant J.G., a minor, was part of a group of males who stole several items from the renter of an Airbnb rental home and damaged that home and the renter’s car. Although at least six other males may have been involved i…
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Seiwald v. Irias CA1/5
In this consolidated civil and divorce proceeding, defendant Nicholas Irias appeals from the trial court’s order finding that, under Marvin v. Marvin (1976) 18 Cal.3d 660 (Marvin), plaintiff Lisa Seiwald, his wife, is entitled to half of his government pension benefits that accru…
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Holtz v. Moreles CA6
For convenience, we refer to the named respondent and real parties in interest, together, as respondents. 7 All further unspecified statutory references are to the Elections Code. Appellants’ request for judicial notice identified 19 items. Among the requested items, appellants s…
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Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach CA2/5
* Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.1110, this opinion is certified for publication with the exception of parts III.C, III.D, and III.E. I. INTRODUCTION Defendants City of Hermosa Beach (the City) and the Hermosa Beach Police Department terminated plaintiff Jonathan C…
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Sterndahl v. Sterndahl CA2/3
‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ In this dissolution of marriage action, Dennis Sterndahl appeals the trial court’s order denying his request to modify the temporary spousal support awarded to Susanne Sterndahl. Susanne filed a motion to dismiss the appeal on the ground that the orde…
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San Joaquin Facilities Management, Inc. v. Dept. of Conservation CA5
-ooOoo- A byproduct of oil production is “produced water,” i.e., “groundwater that naturally occurs in oil and gas reservoirs, is brought to the surface with the extracted oil and gas, and is separated from the hydrocarbons after extraction.” (King & Gardiner Farms, LLC v. County…
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Bombardini v. Bd. of Psychology CA3
Morella Bombardini is a licensed psychologist. In 2021, the Board of Psychology placed her on probation for five years, and in 2024, it denied her petition for early termination of probation. Bombardini challenged both the 2021 and the 2024 decisions by petition for writ of manda…
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Scottsdale Ins. Co. v. California Military Dept. CA4/3
This appeal arises from a summary judgment in favor of Scottsdale Insurance Company (Scottsdale) declaring that two policies issued to nonparty TL Veterans Construction, Inc. (TL Veterans) had been rescinded. The present appeal is by the California Military Department (CMD), who …
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McKinley v. Harris CA4/3
Trust beneficiary Andrew P. McKinley filed a Probate Code section 850 petition against trustee Erin B. Harris in both her individual and trustee capacities. After McKinley dismissed the petition, Harris filed two motions for attorney fees: one for fees incurred in her capacity as…
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P. v. Super. Ct. (Garcia) CA2/2
calendar judge, whose sole function is to assign cases to an available department for trial. Citing People v. Clancey (2013) 56 Cal.4th 562 (Clancey), Judge Verastegui further stated that providing an indicated sentence did not require the court to rule
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P. v. U.S. Fire Ins. Co. CA4/3
* * * The People filed a felony complaint against Mihai Olaru alleging various theft crimes. At the arraignment, Olaru’s attorney asked the trial court to set bail at $50,000. Counsel told the court there was a stipulation with the prosecution that “upon posting of that bail” amo…
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McKinley v. Harris CA4/3
Trust beneficiary Andrew P. McKinley filed a Probate Code section 850 1 petition against trustee Erin B. Harris in both her individual and trustee capacities. After McKinley dismissed the petition, Harris filed two motions for attorney fees: one for fees incurred in her capacity …
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McInerney v. Regents of the Univ. of California CA2/2
John “Jack” McInerney (appellant) appeals from a judgment entered against him on his claims against the Regents of the University of California through the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) brought pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Go…
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P. v. Centeno CA1/3
Defendant Jose Anthony Centeno appeals his convictions for kidnapping to exact money or valuable things, forcible rape, forcible sodomy, and assault upon a victim under the age of 18 with intent to commit a lewd or lascivious act; he does not challenge his other convictions. He c…
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P. v. Super. Ct. (Davis) CA4/2
In 2004, real party in interest Christopher Davis (RPI) was convicted of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm and unlawfully possessing ammunition. He remains incarcerated. In 2024, he moved for discovery under the Racial Justice Act (RJA) (Pen.
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K.R. v. Super. Ct. CA4/1
K.R. (Mother) petitions for extraordinary relief from a juvenile court order sustaining section 387 supplemental petitions, terminating family reunification services and setting a permanency planning hearing under section 366.26. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.452.) She asserts the…
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Phillip v. Baass CA2/6
Filed 10/9/26 HARDIE B. PHILLIP, 2d Civ. No. B341853 Individually and as Trustee, (Super. Ct. No. 17CV-0261) etc., et al., (San Luis Obispo County) Plaintiffs, Cross- complainants and Respondents,
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P. v. Thornton CA4/2
I. INTRODUCTION In March 2021, multiple law enforcement vehicles engaged in the pursuit of a vehicle being driven by defendant and appellant Shaun Layjewel Thornton. Defendant’s