First District Court of Appeal California
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Firefighter alleges retaliation by city over racial discrimination complaints
A firefighter has won a lawsuit against San Francisco claiming retaliation after filing racial discrimination complaints. Larry Jacobs alleged that he was repeatedly denied promotions due to his previous legal actions against the city. The jury awarded him $725,000 in damages; however, part of this award was later overturned on appeal due to insufficient evidence supporting economic damages. -
Plaintiff seeks enforcement of unenforceable confidentiality clause against former spouse
In a recent appellate court case filed on June 3rd, 2024, Ling Mueller attempts to enforce a non-binding confidentiality clause from her collaborative divorce process against her former spouse Paul Mueller amidst accusations involving substantial hidden assets from cannabis proceeds. -
Legal Recovery LLC accuses woman of fraudulent conveyance
Legal Recovery LLC has filed a complaint against Crystal Lei alleging fraudulent conveyance related to property transfers dating back over two decades. The case involves long-standing disputes with vexatious litigants Demas Yan and Tina Yan using shell corporations like Legal Recovery LLC for litigation purposes. -
National Automobile Safety Council appeals judgment in misappropriation of business concepts case
Attorney Louis Allen Liberty has filed a lawsuit against National Automobile Safety Council Inc., alleging misappropriation of his business concept involving legal representation for defrauded car buyers. The appellate court recently vacated a default judgment due to jurisdictional overreach concerning unspecified damage amounts in the original complaint. -
J-M Manufacturing Company appeals $2.6 million decision in asbestos exposure case
Nathan K. Williams has filed a lawsuit against J-M Manufacturing Company for personal injury due to secondary asbestos exposure resulting in mesothelioma for his brother Cornelius Williams who passed away during litigation proceedings. -
Plaintiff appeals decision for American Medical Response West in ambulance accident
Ricardo Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Michael Dayton and American Medical Response West (AMR) for motor vehicle negligence following an accident involving an ambulance operated by Dayton. The courts ruled that MICRA's one-year statute of limitations applies as it constitutes professional negligence given Dayton's role as an EMT at the time of the incident. -
Man appeals sanctions imposed in divorce proceedings involving sister
Andrei Melnichenko has appealed an order imposing $12,866 in sanctions related to divorce proceedings involving his sister Elena Hartman and her ex-husband Michael Hartman. The case hinges on whether proper service was executed for a deposition subpoena requesting business records. -
Family appeals summary judgment for Century Indemnity Co. in asbestos exposure case
The family of Antonio Perez, Sr., who died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure at work, is suing Century Indemnity Co. for refusing coverage under their policies. The lawsuit seeks $41 million in damages following default judgments against Universal Fleet Supply, Inc., which supplied asbestos-containing brakes leading to Perez's illness. -
Plaintiff appeals decision to quash suit against bus manufacturer
Daniel Rossa has filed a personal injury lawsuit against school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company after sustaining severe injuries from retractable electrical steps on a bookmobile. Despite multiple appeals regarding jurisdictional issues, the court ruled against exercising specific jurisdiction over Blue Bird in California due to insufficient nexus between their activities and Rossa's claims. -
Whistleblower alleges retaliation against California Department of Veterans Affairs but loses his appeal
Donald Ververka has filed a complaint against CalVet alleging wrongful termination due to whistleblowing activities related to safety violations at a veterans home he managed. Despite initial findings supporting some claims, courts ruled in favor of CalVet based on non-retaliatory justifications for his dismissal. -
In appeal, Mothers Against Toxic Housing alleges California Department of Toxic Substances Control violated CEQA regulations
Mothers Against Toxic Housing has filed an appeal against California Department of Toxic Substances Control over alleged procedural violations related to an 86-acre site's cleanup plan in Richmond. The case raises concerns about sea level rise and vapor intrusion risks not adequately addressed by existing remediation strategies. -
Couple challenge court's order in lawsuit against USAA General Indemnity Company over attorney fees
The Byerses are challenging a court order that granted USAA's motion to compel further responses regarding attorney fee documents. The dispute stems from a breach of contract and good faith related to hardwood flooring installation at their home. -
Cecilia A. Portillo-Cardoza sues Fox Transportation for wage and hour violations
In the case of Cecilia A. Portillo-Cardoza and Jorge Santacruz versus Fox Transportation, Inc., et al., filed in the First Appellate District Division Five of the Court of Appeal of the State of California, case ID A166526, on May 1, 2024, the plaintiffs appeal a trial court's order denying their motion to advance trial and dismissing a certified class action for failure to timely prosecute. -
Sutter’s Place sues California Gambling Control Commission for denial of application to increase gambling tables
In the case of Sutter's Place, Inc. vs California Gambling Control Commission, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four on April 8, 2024 (case ID: A168427), Sutter's Place sought to increase its number of gambling tables from 49 to 64. -
Yeung Chi Shing Holding sues Yeung Bing Kwong Kenneth for breach of fiduciary duty
In the court of appeal of the state of California, a case was filed on May 1, 2024, with the case ID A168383. -
Richard Schram sues County of Sonoma for overcharging sewer service
Richard Schram filed a lawsuit against the County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Water Agency, alleging that they overcharged him for sewer service during fiscal years 1995 through 2015. -
Tanya Lavonne Riggs sues The Superior Court of Contra Costa County for declining to rule on a Penal Code section 1203.4 petition
In the case of Tanya Lavonne Riggs vs. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County, California, with the court case ID A169716 filed on April 25, 2024, Riggs challenges an order declining to rule on a Penal Code section 1203.4 petition. -
Brian J. Vesce sues City of Lafayette for property dispute
Brian J. Vesce and Allyson Vesce have filed a lawsuit against the City of Lafayette, in the First Appellate District Division One court in California. -
Ashley Brown sues Timothy John Whittome for civil harassment
In the case of Ashley Brown vs Timothy John Whittome, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three (case ID: A168384) on April 23, 2024, Brown was granted a civil harassment restraining order against Whittome. -
Ryan Kime sues Dignity Health for violating his rights by denying his application without a hearing
Dr. Ryan Kime has filed a lawsuit against Dignity Health, Inc., in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two.