California Third District Court Of Appeal
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Family Sues Assisted Living Facility Over Alleged Wrongful Death
In a gripping legal drama unfolding in Sacramento's Third Appellate District Court, Miranda Viani and her co-plaintiffs have sued Fair Oaks Estates over allegations surrounding Debra Baker's untimely death following an injury at the facility. Despite initial setbacks including dismissed appeals due to jurisdictional issues, they persistently seek justice against perceived procedural missteps by their own counsel. -
CA appeals court: Prop 5 ballot language won't mislead voters into OKing easier property tax hikes
A California state appellate court overruled a Sacramento County Superior Court judge who had agreed the ballot language drafted by the California Attorney General's office for Prop 5 could dupe voters by providing a description that left out crucial details -
Former Romantic Partner Sues Over Property Ownership Dispute
Mark E. King has successfully sued Corinne Lalanne over a disputed property ownership claim resulting from their past relationship. The court ruled in favor of partitioning their jointly owned real estate equally despite conflicting testimonies about their original agreement. -
Plaintiff contractor accuses state transportation department over bidding dispute
St. Francis Electric has filed a complaint against Caltrans over alleged mishandling of a competitive bidding process for a public works project involving fiber optic installations on State Routes 51 and 99. Despite objections citing Public Contract Code section 5105 prohibiting rebidding after withdrawal due to mistakes, courts upheld Caltrans' decision allowing Alfaro Communication Construction to participate in subsequent bids following project modifications. -
Plaintiff sues insurer over denial of uninsured motorist claim
Lamonte Fuller has won a crucial appeal against CSAA Insurance Exchange regarding his uninsured motorist claim after being run off-road by an unknown driver in December 2022. The appellate court ruled that issues surrounding physical contact must be resolved through arbitration as per their insurance agreement. -
Nursing Facility Faces Legal Challenge Over Arbitration Agreements Following COVID-19 Deaths
Family members sue Windsor Redding Care Center after COVID-19 deaths in nursing home spark allegations of elder abuse and negligence; court denies motion for arbitration. -
Investor Alleges Misconduct by Hotel Development Company Over Attorney Fees
An investor's legal battle against a hotel development company over attorney fees highlights allegations of conspiracy and judicial impartiality issues following a complex series of court rulings. -
Investor Accuses Hotel Company of Conspiracy and Unjust Enrichment
Xinyao Zhou has filed a lawsuit against Hotel Winters LLC alleging conspiracy and unjust enrichment after investing $500K into the company only to see her ownership interest dwindle mysteriously over time. -
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Child Protective Services Over Erroneous Records
In a high-stakes legal battle involving allegations against child protective services employees for maintaining erroneous records linking them with abusers, plaintiffs Zuri K. Colbert and Nafisah Timmons seek $500K in damages while challenging government immunity defenses. -
Former Employee Accused by Tech Company of Misappropriating Trade Secrets
Champ Systems has won a lawsuit against former employee Stewart Fines for misappropriating trade secrets and breaching loyalty duties while still employed at the company. The court awarded $122K in damages but denied punitive damages due to lack of malicious intent. -
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Leading to COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Facility
Family members have filed a lawsuit against Windsor Redding Care Center following multiple COVID-19 related deaths at the facility in 2020. The plaintiffs allege elder abuse and negligence among other charges while seeking damages for their losses. -
Father Sues DOJ Over Alleged Cyber-Attack Child Abuse Claims
James T. Brown III filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice alleging negligence after repeated cyber-attacks on his family's home network caused emotional distress to his children. The court dismissed his claims citing lack of statutory basis for liability against public entities like DOJ. -
Plaintiffs challenge trustee's entitlement to retirement benefits but lose appeal
Plaintiffs Amy Fisher and others lost their appeal against Ava Landers regarding entitlement to proceeds from a 401(k) plan governed by federal law ERISA. The appellate court upheld the trial court's decision due to insufficient records provided by plaintiffs for meaningful review. -
Plaintiff alleges mental incapacity justifies late claim against public entities
Isaiah Hinojosa appeals against Caltrans and Butte County following their denial to accept his late claim application related to injuries from a severe car accident in June 2021. The appellate court found merit in reconsidering whether mental incapacity justified tolling statutory deadlines for filing claims against public entities. -
Equestrian trainer sues competitor for defamation over viral outbreak accusations
Samantha Milo has filed a lawsuit against fellow horse trainer Kristin Hardin for defamation following accusations related to an Equine Herpes Virus outbreak. The case highlights tensions within the equestrian community over health protocols and reputational damage. -
Plaintiffs Allege BMW Breached Settlement Agreement Over Attorney Fees Dispute
Antonio Arriagarazo and Alicia Rodriguez de Arriaga have accused BMW of breaching their settlement agreement following their son's fatal car accident by contesting awarded attorney fees after an initial judgment reversal favoring them. -
Plaintiffs allege insurance bad faith against Foremost Insurance Company
Plaintiffs Kimberly Wietsma et al., accuse Foremost Insurance Company of Grand Rapids of bad faith regarding an insurance claim for rental property damage. The case involves disputes over attorney fees and allegations of fee manipulation under Brandt guidelines. -
Employer contests Workers' Compensation award over employee injury during unauthorized departure
In a recent ruling by California's Third Appellate District Court of Appeal, 3 Stonedeggs Inc.'s attempt to overturn a workers' compensation award to employee Braden Nanez was denied. The court upheld findings supporting Nanez's claim under commercial traveler rules despite him leaving work premises without authorization before sustaining injuries in an auto accident. -
School districts sue San Diego County over alleged failure to make pass-through payments
Cajon Valley Union School District and Grossmont Union High School District have taken legal action against San Diego County's Auditor-Controller for allegedly failing to make required statutory pass-through payments following redevelopment agency dissolution. -
Plaintiff appeals decision for Sierra Nevada Memorial-Miners Hospital of age discrimination
Jessica Hoglund has filed a lawsuit against Sierra Nevada Memorial-Miners Hospital alleging age discrimination and harassment by her supervisor Rhonda Horne leading to wrongful termination after thirteen years at the hospital. The court awarded substantial damages including attorney fees following a bench trial confirming discriminatory animus towards older employees within the workplace environment.