| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B337456
|
Kiely v. Hyph (USA), Inc.
Granting stay on forum non conveniens grounds was proper where most evidence was in Sweden, which was a suitable alternate forum, and California had almost no connection to the claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
E. Lui | Jul. 31, 2025 |
|
B334571
|
Marriage of R.K. and G.K.
Father in custody proceedings forfeited due process claims on appeal because he never raised them before the trial court. |
Civil Procedure, Family Law |
|
K. Yegan | Jul. 30, 2025 |
|
A171390
|
People ex rel. Bonta v. Greenpower Motor Co., Inc.
Trial court did not err in ordering compliance with investigative subpoenas issued by the Attorney General seeking information that was relevant to a Hybrid and Zero-Emissions Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project investigation. |
Civil Procedure, Government |
|
J. Goldman | Jul. 30, 2025 |
|
H052324
|
Steshenko v. Board of Trustees
Trial court properly dismissed vexatious litigant's action, which he filed without permission while the appeal regarding his "vexatious litigant" status was pending. |
Civil Procedure |
|
M. Greenwood | Jul. 28, 2025 |
|
G063086
|
Cobos v. National General Insurance Co.
Denial of class certification of bad-faith insurance claim based on potential class members' individualized damages was erroneous where common issues of liability predominated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
M. Sanchez | Jul. 28, 2025 |
|
24-3661
|
International Partners for Ethical Care Inc. v. Ferguson
Plaintiffs, anti-gender affirmation organizations and parents, lacked standing to challenge Washington laws regarding minors' access to mental health care and shelter services. |
Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure |
|
M. Smith | Jul. 28, 2025 |
|
A173263
|
Wing Inflatables v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's
A clerk's certificate of service must be attached to, stamped on, or imbedded in the Notice of Entry or file-endorsed copy of the judgment or appealable order being served to trigger the 60-day period to appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
K. Banke | Jul. 23, 2025 |
|
B337415
|
Yu v. Pozniak-Rice
Diligent efforts for alternative service of civil harassment restraining orders follows the same requirements as summons service in civil cases. |
Civil Procedure |
|
J. Segal | Jul. 23, 2025 |
|
S282521
|
EpicentRx v. Superior Court (EPIRX, L.P.)
Corporation's forum selection clauses mandating stockholder lawsuits to be brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery were enforceable despite being contrary to California public policy favoring the right to a jury trial. |
Civil Procedure, Corporations |
|
P. Guerrero | Jul. 22, 2025 |
|
B337182
|
Egelston v. State Personnel Board
Res judicata and collateral estoppel were inapplicable when restraining order judgment had no preclusive effect on government employee's dismissal which was based on his abusive and dishonest conduct. |
Civil Procedure |
|
K. Yegan | Jul. 17, 2025 |
|
E085583
|
CFP BDA, LLC v. Superior Court (Bedford)
Timely motion for summary judgment must be heard regardless of local court rules or calendaring issues. |
Civil Procedure |
|
D. Miller | Jul. 14, 2025 |
|
G063331
|
Mitchell v. Hutchinson
Alternative-causation-theory burden-shifting was not applicable where plaintiff failed to establish causation element as to property owner's purported negligence. |
Torts, Civil Procedure |
|
M. Gooding | Jul. 14, 2025 |
|
23-3548
|
Columbia Legal Services v. Stemilt AG Services LLC
District court abused its discretion by entering a broad and undifferentiated protective order without a finding of good cause for its restrictions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
W. Fletcher | Jul. 11, 2025 |
|
D085508
|
People v. Superior Court (Broadway)
Granting peremptory challenge to judge in behavioral health court was statutorily mandated where the challenge was timely and appropriate. |
Judges, Civil Procedure |
|
J. Kelety | Jul. 9, 2025 |
|
E084854
|
People v. Superior Court (Credit One Bank)
When a party to an action, the People are subject to deposition under the Code of Civil Procedure and must designate a person most qualified to testify on their behalf. |
Civil Procedure |
|
M. Raphael | Jul. 8, 2025 |
|
24-5196
|
Rowland v. Watchtower & Bible Tract Society
Attorney was properly sanctioned under 28 U.S.C. section 1927, despite signing misleading affidavit "as a fact witness," rather than as attorney of record in the matter. |
Civil Procedure |
|
R. Lasnik | Jul. 8, 2025 |
|
E084508
|
RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (Wiseman + Rohy Structural Engineers)
In case of first impression, any adverse party may oppose a motion for summary judgment even if plaintiff did not oppose the motion and there was no cross-claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
C. Codrington | Jul. 2, 2025 |
|
23-15650
|
Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
District courts must assess each opt-in plaintiff's claim in collective action under Fair Labor Standards Act for sufficient connections to the defendant's activities in the forum state to support specific personal jurisdiction. |
Employment Law, Civil Procedure |
|
M. Hawkins | Jul. 2, 2025 |
|
G064139
|
Prato v. Gioia
Failure to give notice of opposing counsel's pending disciplinary action that rendered him ineligible to practice law to opposing party, once discovered, was prejudicial. |
Attorneys, Civil Procedure |
|
E. Moore | Jul. 1, 2025 |
|
A162646
|
Ceron v. Liu
Defendant in malicious prosecution was entitled to judgment in her favor where she established a valid advice-of-counsel defense. |
Real Property, Civil Procedure |
|
I. Petrou | Jun. 30, 2025 |
|
24A884
|
Trump v. CASA, Inc.
Because the Judiciary Act of 1789's endowment of jurisdiction is limited to remedies traditionally accorded at the time of the founding, universal injunctions are beyond the scope of judicial authority. |
Civil Procedure, Judges |
|
A. Barrett | Jun. 30, 2025 |
|
G064325
|
Cradduck v. Hilton Domestic Operating Co.
Denial of continuance and dismissal of complaint were proper where plaintiff and his counsel failed to request the continuance in writing and failed to appear as ordered for trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
E. Moore | Jun. 26, 2025 |
|
A169225
|
Allison v. Dignity Health
Where adjudicating defendant employer's affirmative defense against meal break violations would create too many individualized inquiries to support class treatment, trial court appropriately decertified class treatment. |
Employment Law, Civil Procedure |
|
D. Simonds | Jun. 26, 2025 |
|
A171466
|
Wong v. Dong
Interlocutory appeal was unavailable from order denying special motion to strike malicious prosecution claim subsequently filed by original target of a strategic lawsuit against public participation. |
Anti-SLAPP, Civil Procedure |
|
G. Burns | Jun. 24, 2025 |
|
23-1187
|
Food and Drug Administration v. R. J. Reynolds Vapor Co.
Judicial review of Food and Drug Administration denial of e-cigarette manufacturer's application may be pursued by manufacturer's retailer allies who would be affected by the decision. |
Civil Procedure |
|
A. Barrett | Jun. 23, 2025 |
|
23-1226
|
McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp.
Hobbs Act does not bind district courts in civil enforcement proceedings to an agency's pre-enforcement interpretation of a statute. |
Civil Procedure, Consumer Law |
|
B. Kavanaugh | Jun. 23, 2025 |
|
24-7
|
Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency
Gasoline producers had standing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of California for regulations requiring more hybrid or electric-powered vehicles. |
Civil Procedure, Administrative Agencies |
|
B. Kavanaugh | Jun. 23, 2025 |
|
F088084
|
Water Audit California v. Merced Irrigation District
Plaintiff's writ petition was timely because allegations regarding defendant's ongoing violations of fishway statutes fell within the continuous violation doctrine. |
Civil Procedure |
|
R. Peña | Jun. 13, 2025 |
|
A170214
|
Citizens for a Better Eureka v. City of Eureka
Citizen group's failure to add developer in California Environmental Quality Act lawsuit against City's redevelopment project to turn unused parking lot to affordable housing was cause for dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
I. Petrou | Jun. 13, 2025 |
|
24-416
|
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Zuch
Tax Court lacked jurisdiction over proceedings where there was no longer any underlying levy or justification therefor. |
Tax, Civil Procedure |
|
A. Barrett | Jun. 13, 2025 |
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