CA Pub. Decisions

1. GERBOSI v. GAIMS, WEIL, WEST & EPSTEIN, LLP
   Jun 12, 2011
   This appeal arises from two of many lawsuits seeking damages allegedly caused by the activities of private investigator Anthony Pellicano and others. Michael Gerbosi has filed a complaint against Pellicano and Gaims, Weil, West & Epstein, LLP (Gaims),[1] a law firm that allegedly…
2. SMITH v. HOME LOAN FUNDING, INC
   Jun 12, 2011
   A modification decision.
3. PACIFIC CAISSON & SHORING, INC v. BERNARDS BROS. INC
   Jun 12, 2011
   Subcontrator Pacific Caisson & Shoring, Inc. (Pacific) sued its general contractor Bernards Bros. Inc. (Bernards) seeking payment for work performed under Pacific's subcontract. The trial court granted Bernards' motion for judgment, ruling, because Pacific did not maintai…
4. PEOPLE v. DAVID THOMAS POWERS
   Jun 12, 2011
   An employee who listens to consumer complaints should have a thick skin. He or she might reasonably expect to hear complaints just like the ones in this case, i.e. complaints laced with references to bovine excrement, body parts and other vulgarities derived from sexually-related…
5. CANDARI v. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
   Jun 12, 2011
   The sole issue presented on appeal is whether the trial court committed error in issuing a peremptory writ of mandate directing defendant and appellant Los Angeles Unified School District Personnel Commission (Commission) to vacate that portion of its administrative order of Apri…
6. In re Marriage of MARCI and GARY FONG Part-II
   Jun 12, 2011
   Gary Fong appeals an order imposing $200,000 in monetary sanctions against him under Family Code section 2107, subdivision (c)[1] for failure to comply with his disclosure obligations and imposing an additional $100,000 in attorney fees and costs under section 271. He contends Ma…
7. In re Marriage of MARCI and GARY FONG Part-I
   Jun 12, 2011
   Gary Fong appeals an order imposing $200,000 in monetary sanctions against him under Family Code section 2107, subdivision (c)[1] for failure to comply with his disclosure obligations and imposing an additional $100,000 in attorney fees and costs under section 271. He contends Ma…
8. GLENDALE v. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
   Jun 12, 2011
   The County of Los Angeles (County) appeals from the grant of summary judgment to EHP Glendale, LLC and Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. (Eagle), on Eagle's action for a property tax refund. The County contends the trial court erred in ruling as a matter of law that th…
9. MICHAEL HALL v. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
   Jun 12, 2011
   Plaintiff and Appellant Michael Hall filed suit against Goodwill Industries of Southern California (Goodwill) alleging a retaliation claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA; Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.), and wrongful termination. The trial court granted summary judg…
10. HIBBS v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Jun 12, 2011
    In Allstate's petition for rehearing, it cites for the first time California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 3353, subdivision (g).[FN 2] The regulation is promulgated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair. The regulation provides that unde…
11. PEOPLE v. LEIVA
    Jun 12, 2011
    Defendant Jose Leiva appeals from judgments entered following separate findings that he violated the terms and conditions of his grant of probation.[1] His principal contention is the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke probation on either occasion because probation had exp…
12. AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-IV
    Jun 12, 2011
    Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
13. AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-III
    Jun 12, 2011
    Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
14. AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-II
    Jun 12, 2011
    Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
15. AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-I
    Jun 12, 2011
    Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
16. ALAMEDA COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION v. SUPERIOR COURT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Part-II
    Jun 10, 2011
    Facing a multi-million dollar budget reduction for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Superior Court of Alameda County (the Court) implemented a reduction in force. Among those laid off were a number of members of appellant Alameda County Management Employees Association (ACMEA), a l…
17. ALAMEDA COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION v. SUPERIOR COURT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Part-I
    Jun 10, 2011
    Facing a multi-million dollar budget reduction for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Superior Court of Alameda County (the Court) implemented a reduction in force. Among those laid off were a number of members of appellant Alameda County Management Employees Association (ACMEA), a l…
18. CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION v. BROWN
    Jun 10, 2011
    The California Medical Association (CMA) contests the legality of a loan made from the Contingent Fund of the Medical Board of California (Medical Board) to the state General Fund to help balance the state's fiscal year 2008−2009 budget. Government Code section 16310 author…
19. WOLLMER v. BERKELEY Part-II
    Jun 10, 2011
    Appellant Stephen Wollmer asks this court to reverse the denial of his petition for administrative mandamus challenging two approvals by respondents City of Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council (collectively, the City) for a mixed-use affordable housing or senior affordable hou…
20. WOLLMER v. BERKELEY Part-I
    Jun 10, 2011
    Appellant Stephen Wollmer asks this court to reverse the denial of his petition for administrative mandamus challenging two approvals by respondents City of Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council (collectively, the City) for a mixed-use affordable housing or senior affordable hou…