California Court of Appeal - Opinion Summaries

Santillan v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno

Civil Procedure, Evidence, Injury & Tort Law
In an appeal from a judgment of the trial court arising from a complaint for childhood sexual abuse by a former priest, judgment is affirmed because:...

In re. David

Criminal Law & Procedure, Habeas Corpus, Sentencing
In a habeas challenge to a Penal Code section 3003(f) order prohibiting petitioner from residing within 35 miles of the sister of a victim of his...

Marriage of Sorge

Attorney's Fees, Family Law, Sanctions
In an appeal from a judgment of the trial court modifying a child support award and imposing sanctions with an award of attorney's fees, judgment is...

Davenport v. Superior Court (People)

Criminal Law & Procedure
In a prisoner's suit seeking a writ of mandate or prohibition compelling the trial court to grant his motion to dismiss the proceedings to commit him...

Jennifer R. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Servs. Agency)

Evidence, Family Law, Juvenile Law
In a challenge to the juvenile court's order terminating reunification services and setting a Section 366.26 permanency planning hearing, order is...

Wisdom v. AccentCare, Inc.

Civil Procedure, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Labor & Employment Law
In an appeal from a judgment of the trial court denying defendants' motion to compel arbitration of plaintiff's employment claims, judgment is...

Arnold v. Mutual of Omaha Ins.

Civil Procedure, Insurance Law, Labor & Employment Law
In an appeal from summary judgment in defendant's favor in a Labor Code action for unpaid employee entitlements, judgment is affirmed because the...

Citizens for East Shore Parks v. Cal. State Lands Commn.

Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Oil and Gas Law, Remedies
In a writ challenge to respondent's approval of a lease-renewal allowing Chevron to continue operating an offshore oil terminal, judgment of the trial...

Orthopedic Systems, Inc. v. Schlein

Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Contracts, Health Law, Injury & Tort Law
In cross-appeals from the judgment of the district court in action for tort and breach of contract and arising from the sale of a medical device...

People v. Archuleta

Criminal Law & Procedure, Sentencing, Evidence
Conviction and sentencing of defendant for possessing a controlled substance and active gang participation are upheld where the admission of an...