Two years after the owner of a residence died intestate leaving two sons, plaintiff and her husband changed the locks and placed a “No Trespassing” sign on the property which also indicated she was the owner. Plaintiff and her husband placed a fence around the property and commenced repairs. They recorded a quitclaim deed from the […]
Tenant Prevails In Unlawful Detainer Action.
Property owner raised the rent and the tenant refused to pay rental increases, arguing the increase violated the city’s rent stabilization ordinance. The owner responded by filing an unlawful detainer action. A provision in the ordinance states that a tenant may refuse to pay rent greater than that allowed under the ordinance. The trial court agreed […]
Grant Of Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict Reversed.
A ship used for marine education was having a live-on-board program when an adult drowned after “free-diving” off the ship. A jury returned a verdict finding liability on the part of the ship’s operator, but no negligence on the part of the ship’s owner. The trial judge made a post-jury verdict finding there was uncontroverted evidence […]
Summary Judgment Reversed.
Plaintiff entered into a construction loan agreement with a bank, but the bank failed to properly make fund disbursements. As plaintiff attempted to salvage the situation, the bank went into receivership. Later defendant purchased the bank’s assets through a purchase and assumption agreement. Plaintiff stopped making payments and defendant took steps to foreclose. Two days prior […]
Trial Court Told To Give Its Reasons For Denying Arbitration Petition.
Plaintiffs invested in six separate funds created by defendant, some of them investing in all six funds and others in vesting in one or more of the funds. Some of the funds contained arbitration provisions, and some did not. The trial court denied all six petitions to arbitrate. The appellate court reversed and remanded, stating: “Because […]
Insufficient Evidence In Support Of Motion To Amend To Seek Punitive Damages Against Hospital.
A hospital was allegedly negligent with regard to two surgeries performed on a patient. Plaintiff filed a motion to amend to seek punitive damages, alleging three new causes of action: Violation of Health and Safety Code section 24170 [the Protection of Human Subjects in Medical Experimentation Act]; fraud; and negligence per se. Evidence submitted in support […]
Taxpayer Action Proves Under-Reporting Of Profits By Indian Tribes; Plaintiff Entitled To Fees.
A taxpayer action was brought against the California Gambling Control Commission and the California State Controller alleging they failed to discharge their mandatory duty to collect money derived from gambling owed to the state by various Indian tribes. It was determined the Indian casinos under-reported their net earnings by over $100,000,000, and that $12.8 million had […]
No Unfettered Right To Cultivate Marijuana.
Plaintiffs are a group of individuals who use marijuana for medical purposes. They petitioned the superior court to rescind a county ordinance which declares it a nuisance to cultivate more than a certain number of plants depending on the size of the premises. The Ordinance also declares it a nuisance to cultivate marijuana within 1000 feet […]
Officer Should Have Clarified Woman’s Chemical Test Admonition Rights.
A woman was arrested by the CHP when officers found her car stopped on a highway facing westbound in the eastbound lanes with an odor of alcohol on her breath, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and an unsteady gait. She refused to take a breath test at the scene. At the station, she was read […]
The Holder Rule Permits Action Against A Lender To The Same Extent An Action Could Be Brought Against The Seller Of A Mobile Home.
Plaintiffs bought a motor home that was financed with an installment contract. Shortly after the sale, the contract was assigned by the dealership to a bank. Plaintiffs assert the motor home was defective from the start. After months passed without the demanded repairs being made, plaintiffs disclaimed their ownership in the vehicle and sued the dealership. […]
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