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Alameda court must determine whether legal documents are privileged, appeals court says
SAN FRANCISCO – Alameda Superior Court must determine whether documents sought by a former legal consultant now suing Union Pacific Railroad Co. over asbestos exposure are privileged, according to a state appeals court ruling issued earlier this month. -
Humboldt County court 'amply justified' in declaring plantiff a vexatious litigant, appeals court rules
SAN FRANCISCO – A state appeals court affirmed a Humboldt County court's decision to order a man seeking to overturn the divorce between him and his late wife to be a vexatious litigant, according to a state appeals court ruling issued earlier this month. -
South San Francisco not entitled to help from Pacifica in firefighter's cancer settlement, appeals court says
South San Francisco is not entitled to help from Pacifica to pay a settlement for the cancer of a firefighter who worked for both cities, according to a recent appeals court decision. -
Appeals court reverses $55 million Alameda County jury award, citing trial court errors
A $55 million Alameda County jury award in favor of a Pennsylvania-based company against its insurers in 2016 has been reversed in a recent appeals court ruling that states the trial court committed too many errors for the verdict to stand. -
California appellate court reverses ruling for ex-ranch worker who alleged years of unpaid work
SAN FRANCISCO -- A former ranch worker has won his appeal against his former employer for unpaid wages and overtime compensation. -
Appeals court affirms anti-SLAPP motion denial in Area 51's lawsuit against Alameda
SAN FRANCISCO — A state appeals court recently affirmed a lower court's denial of an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) motion in event planning company Area 51's lawsuit against the City of Alameda and others over alleged breach of contract. -
Lafayette City Council to mull options following court ruling to allow Deer Hill Road development referendum
The Lafayette City Council will decide on Feb. 26 how to best respond to an appeals court decision last week siding with a local preservationist group to place a referendum on the development of a 22-acre parcel on Deer Hill Road on the ballot. -
California appeals court denies class action status in U.S. Bank National Association lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – A California Court of Appeal denied a class action certification in a lawsuit against the U.S. Bank National Association on Jan. 17. -
Appellate court rules how California's legislative branch can fund education mandates
SAN FRANCISCO — A California appeals court has concluded it is constitutional for the state legislature to designate funding that it already provides to school districts as offsetting revenue when reimbursing them for the costs of new state-mandated programs. -
Court refuses to certify class in Queen of the Valley Medical Center wage, hour suit
SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling, denying class certification in a case alleging wage and hour violations by Queen of the Valley Medical Center (QVMC) and concluding "individualized issues predominate and the claims cannot be proven efficiently as a class." -
1st District Court of Appeal reverses ruling over Oakland’s appeals process
A panel of judges for the California 1st District Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court’s ruling that the city of Oakland’s administrative appeals process complied with the California Building Code. -
California’s 1st District Court of Appeal overturns dismissal in Energy Commission review case
In a unanimous decision, California’s 1st District Court of Appeal, 4th Division has overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging reviews by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. -
Appellate court denies Genworth's motion to compel arbitration
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District has affirmed a trial court’s decision denying an employer’s motion to compel arbitration in a suit brought against it by a former employee in a decision filed Oct. 26. -
California appeal court upholds ruling on police retirement benefits
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal affirmed that a police association has no vested rights regarding its alleged retirement benefits. -
Recent real estate kickback ruling could trouble future home buyers
The California First District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of real estate brokers J. Rockcliff Inc. and Mason McDuffie Real Estate in their appeal to hold arbitration in a matter related to two similar class action lawsuits brought by homeowners. -
Bay Area law professor specializes in visa issues
SAN FRANCISCO – It’s all about principal, according to a Bay Area lawyer with an advanced degree. -
Attorney discusses winning pension benefit argument
SAN FRANCISCO – Fighting strongly for benefits is what Kirsten Scott does, and she does it at a high level. -
California First District Court of Appeals ends 15-year corporate malpractice battle
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal has affirmed trial courts judgment litigated for two years over consolidated million-dollar malpractice cases. -
Tweet complaint dismissed by First District Court of Appeal
SAN FRANCISCO - The First District Court of Appeal has affirmed a demurrer without leave to amend on behalf of Twitter over a complaint posed on the social icon by Pope Trading. -
Appeals court questions letter of intent
SAN FRANCISCO – An appeals court has disagreed with a lower court's ruling that a medical negligence complaint was not a notice of lawsuit under the meaning of Section 364.