CA Pub. Decisions

1. In re Marriage of JOSEPH S. and TANYA M. CANTARELLA.
   Feb 24, 2011
   A modification decision.
2. TROVATO v. BECKMAN COULTER, INC
   Feb 24, 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
   Feb 24, 2011
   A modification decision.
4. ARCADIA v. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
   Feb 24, 2011
   A modification decision.
5. PEOPLE v. WILKINS Part-I
   Feb 24, 2011
   It has long been recognized in this state that â€
6. In re ROBERT M.,
   Feb 24, 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),…
7. FLORES v. GEORGESON
   Feb 24, 2011
   This is an appeal from an order dismissing an action pursuant to the vexatious litigant statutes. We hold that a prefiling order, issued pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 391.7, subdivision (a), does not require a vexatious litigant who is represented by counsel to obta…
8. NAJERA v. HUERTA
   Feb 24, 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,…
9. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY v. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL Part-II
   Feb 24, 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…
10. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY v. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL Part-I
    Feb 24, 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. RIVERISLAND COLD STORAGE, INC. v. FRESNO-MADERA PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION
    Feb 24, 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…
12. In re JESSE ESPINOZA
    Feb 24, 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…
13. HENDRIX v. SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
    Feb 24, 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 …
14. PEOPLE v. AHMED
    Feb 24, 2011
    Defendant Amir A. Ahmed shot his girlfriend once in the abdomen. According to the girlfriend, this occurred during an argument, shortly after defendant said, â€
15. SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS OPERATIONS INC v. RALPH M. PARSON SERVICE COMPANY
    Feb 22, 2011
    Searles contends it adequately alleged a cause of action for express indemnity by alleging that Parsons was required, under an indemnity contract between Parsons and Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation (KM), to provide KM with a defense and indemnify KM for losses arising from a wron…
16. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK Part-III
    Feb 22, 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…
17. ERIKSSON v. NUNNINK Part-II
    Feb 22, 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-I
    Feb 22, 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. PEOPLE v. FEDERICO
    Feb 22, 2011
    Following a jury trial, defendant and appellant Joseph Gene Federico was convicted of attempting to commit a lewd act with a child under the age of 14 (Pen. Code,[1] §§ 288, subd. (a), 664, count 1) and attempting to send harmful matter to a minor with the intent of seducing th…
20. KEVIN v. SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY Part-II
    Feb 22, 2011
    Kevin R. seeks review of a juvenile court order setting a hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. He contends the court erred when it found that reasonable services were offered or provided to him, and terminated reunification services. Court deny the petition…