California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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KIRBY v. IMMOOS FIRE PROTECTION Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
This appeal challenges an award of attorney's fees to an employer who successfully defended against allegations of labor law violations brought by two former employees. Appellants Anthony Kirby and Rick Leech, Jr. (collectively Kirby) sued respondent Immoos Fire Protection, I…
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In re A. G., Part-i
Sep 27, 2010
The People alleged in an amended petition that A. G., a minor, came within the juvenile court jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code[1] section 602 because she violated Vehicle Code sections 23136, subdivision (a), and 22349, subdivision (a), and the curfew provisions c…
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In re A. G., Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
The People alleged in an amended petition that A. G., a minor, came within the juvenile court jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code[1] section 602 because she violated Vehicle Code sections 23136, subdivision (a), and 22349, subdivision (a), and the curfew provisions c…
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PEOPLE v. BUSSER
Sep 27, 2010
Scott Busser appeals an order requiring him to pay restitution to his insurance carrier after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor hit and run (Veh. Code, § 20002, subd. (a)) and presenting a materially false statement to his insurance company (Pen. Code,[1] § 550, subd. (b)(1)), a…
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PINNACLE MUSEUM TOWER ASSOCIATION v. PINNACLE MARKET DEVELOPMENT (US), LLC PartI
Sep 27, 2010
A homeowners association filed a construction defect action against the developer of a condominium project on its own behalf and as a representative of its members for damage to common areas, property owned by the association, and property owned by individual members. We conclude…
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PINNACLE MUSEUM TOWER ASSOCIATION v. PINNACLE MARKET DEVELOPMENT (US), LLCPartII
Sep 27, 2010
A homeowners association filed a construction defect action against the developer of a condominium project on its own behalf and as a representative of its members for damage to common areas, property owned by the association, and property owned by individual members. We conclude…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-III
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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In re SKYLER H., Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
Jennifer H. appeals orders terminating parental rights under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. She also appeals an order summarily denying her petition for modification under section 388. Jennifer asserts the court did not comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 …
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PEOPLE v. ALVARADO
Sep 27, 2010
Defendant Fidencio Carillo Alvarado appeals from judgment entered following jury convictions for attempted lewd act on a child under 14 years old (Pen. Code, §§ 664, 288, subd. (a)[1]; count 1); attempted dissuading of a witness (§ 136.1, subd. (b)(1); count 2); and misdemeano…
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ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY v. HECK
Sep 27, 2010
What the heck?!? At one point, the trial court commented, â€
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CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY v. STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY
Sep 27, 2010
We hold, as a matter of first impression, the provision in a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy requiring the insurer to â€
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In re the Marriage of STACEY
Sep 27, 2010
Consistent with First Amendment principles, California has a long-standing tradition of open civil proceedings. This applies with equal force to family law cases, although trial courts may redact or seal particular documents to protect private information concerning an overriding…
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CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND SALINAS ELEMENTARY TEACHERS COUNCIL v. GOVER
Sep 27, 2010
Plaintiffs California Teachers Association (CTA) and the Salinas Elementary Teachers Council (SETC) (collectively, the unions) brought an action against defendants Governing Board of the Salinas City Elementary School District and the Salinas City Elementary School District (coll…
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PEOPLE v. RICHARD LACY LETNER and CHRISTOPHER ALLAN TOBIN Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants Richard Lacy Letner and Christopher Allan Tobin were convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),[1] burglary (§ 459), robbery (§§ 211, 212.5), attempted rape (§§ 664, 261, subd. (2)), and theft of an automobile (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), arising f…
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PEOPLE v. RICHARD LACY LETNER and CHRISTOPHER ALLAN TOBIN Part II
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants Richard Lacy Letner and Christopher Allan Tobin were convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),[1] burglary (§ 459), robbery (§§ 211, 212.5), attempted rape (§§ 664, 261, subd. (2)), and theft of an automobile (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), arising f…
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PEOPLE v. RICHARD LACY LETNER and CHRISTOPHER ALLAN TOB PartIII
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants Richard Lacy Letner and Christopher Allan Tobin were convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),[1] burglary (§ 459), robbery (§§ 211, 212.5), attempted rape (§§ 664, 261, subd. (2)), and theft of an automobile (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), arising f…
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PEOPLE v. RICHARD LACY LETNER and CHRISTOPHER ALLAN TOBIN Part IV
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants Richard Lacy Letner and Christopher Allan Tobin were convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),[1] burglary (§ 459), robbery (§§ 211, 212.5), attempted rape (§§ 664, 261, subd. (2)), and theft of an automobile (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), arising f…
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PEOPLE v. RICHARD LACY LETNER and CHRISTOPHER ALLAN TOBIN Part V
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants Richard Lacy Letner and Christopher Allan Tobin were convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),[1] burglary (§ 459), robbery (§§ 211, 212.5), attempted rape (§§ 664, 261, subd. (2)), and theft of an automobile (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), arising f…