California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
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In re H.C. CA1/4
The juvenile court designated appellant J.L. the biological father of a very young H.C. in the dependency proceeding below. J.L. sought to have the juvenile court designate him as H.C.’s presumed father over another man, P.C., who was listed as father on H.C.’s birth certificate …
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In re C.M. CA5
-ooOoo- Jessica G. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating her reunification services for the child C.M. (child). Mother claims the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (agency) failed to comply with the duty to inquire under the Indian Child Welfare A…
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In re I.F. CA1/3
After holding a Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 hearing (statutory references are to this code), the juvenile court found I.F., L.F., and F.F. (the children) likely to be adopted and terminated the parental rights of C.F. (mother).1 The court found the Indian Child W…
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In re A.B. CA4/2
Defendant and appellant A.T. (Mother) appeals from the jurisdiction and exit orders of the juvenile court regarding her three daughters, A.B. (born February 2014), K.B. (born May 2016) and C.B. (born April 2019) (collectively, Minors). After finding
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Howard v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles CA4/1
Brent Michael Howard was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Because he refused to consent to chemical testing of his blood or breath, the Department of Motor Vehicles notified him it would suspend his driver’s license. Howard requested an “administrative per se…
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Diplomat Property Manager v. FortiFi Financial CA4/1
This action involves alleged misuse of California’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program (Stats. 2008, ch. 159, §§ 1–2, p. 523), which allows homeowners to install renewable energy sources and energy-efficient upgrades to their homes and have the cost added to their prop…
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Williams v. Love CA1/5
Super. Ct. No. CUD-23-671-215) MEMORANDUM OPINION1 In this unlawful detainer action, Shanda Love, Mashama Nolan, and Shannon Williams (collectively, “Love”) seek to appeal from the trial court’s order releasing funds held in the court’s registry to Shawny K. Williams (“Williams”)…
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T McGee Electric v. FH II Homebuilders CA4/1
In this dispute involving a mechanic’s lien, plaintiff T McGee Electric, Inc. (T McGee) appeals from the trial court’s order clarifying the effect of a recorded lien release bond and awarding attorney fees for defendants FH II Homebuilders, Inc. (FH II) and Harco National Insuran…
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Su Casa Properties v. Grieco CA4/1
Molly Chen Grieco appeals from a judgment entered after the trial court confirmed an arbitration award against her and in favor of Su Casa Properties, L.P. (hereafter, Su Casa). Grieco asks us to reverse the judgment on the basis that she purportedly did not receive notice of the…
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Smiley v. Asrat CA2/1
Kibrom Asrat owned a unit at the Queen Arms condominium complex. He hired David Smiley, a contractor, to remodel his unit. Shawnda Thomas and her then-boyfriend, Steven Thomas, lived in another unit at the complex.1 Smiley and Steven had several incidents between them, which even…
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Shane v. Garfield Beach CVS CA4/1
Pamela Shane appeals the judgment entered by the trial court after it granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Garfield Beach CVS (CVS) and then denied her motion for a new trial. Shane’s complaint alleged CVS committed medical malpractice when it gave her the incorrect med…
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Sanchez v. K.J. CA6
Julian Ismael Ramirez Sanchez sought and obtained a two-year civil harassment restraining order (CHRO) against his former roommate, K.J. (Code Civ. Proc., § 527.6.)1 Representing herself on appeal, K.J. argues the order is not supported by substantial evidence and contends the tr…
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Pacifica Foundation v. New Day Pacifica CA2/5
****** A nonprofit corporation sued an association formed by its members due to a dispute over the results of a referendum election that, if passed, would amend the nonprofit’s bylaws and change the nonprofit’s governance structure. Following years of litigation and an order gran…
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P. v. Mejorado CA3
In 2013, defendant Anthony Santos Mejorado was convicted of second degree murder along with other crimes, as well as several enhancements. In 2023, defendant petitioned for resentencing under Penal Code1 section 1172.6. The trial court held a hearing on the petition and denied it…
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P. v. Curiel CA4/3
This is the fourth time an appellate court has reviewed defendant Freddy Alfredo Curiel’s case since he was convicted of murder in 2006. The conviction stemmed from Curiel’s involvement in the shooting death of Cesar Tejada.1 Although Curiel was not the shooter, he was convicted …
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P. v. Stokes CA4/3
Defendant Kevin Joseph Stokes appeals a judgment that was entered following his convictions for aggravated assault and other crimes. His appointed attorney filed a brief under the procedures described in Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 (Anders) and People v. Wende (1979)…
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P. v. Kern CA3
Appointed counsel for defendant Joseph Jason Kern asked this court to independently review the record to determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) Having done so, we shall modify the judgment to dismiss defendant’s misdemea…
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P. v. Estrada CA4/1
Rafael Estrada entered into plea agreements which resolved two pending cases. In case No. SCE433060, Estrada pleaded guilty to robbery (Pen. Code, § 211) and admitted the use of a weapon. In case No. SCD307798 Estrada pleaded guilty to shoplifting. Prior to sentencing, Estrada fi…
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P. v. Shannon CA3
After a jury found defendant Seth Peter Shannon guilty of multiple crimes, including attempted murder, several counts of attempting to dissuade a witness or victim from testifying, two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of unlawful possession of ammuni…
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P. v. Hernandez CA4/1
Lenira Hernandez entered into a plea agreement. She agreed to plead guilty to residential burglary (Pen. Code, §§ 459 and 460) and guilty of possession of ammunition (§ 30305, subd. (a)(1)). The parties agreed Hernandez would receive a two-year sentence, suspended pending formal …