CA Pub. Decisions

A decision wherein $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages are awarded in a product of liability action.

A decision regarding carjacking and firearm possession, as well as personal firearm use and a principal was armed with a firearm.

A decision regarding a writ of mandate/prohibition invalidating the order appointing a receiver.

A decision regarding a writ proceeding. Five siblings who appeared in an episode of the television program â€

The employees of two corporations were charged and convicted of defrauding the United States government. The corporations, which were not charged with any crimes but were potentially liable for common law tort damages and civil fines, settled their claims (one for $1 million and the other for $200,000) and obtained releases from the United States.

A decision as to whether an aider and abettor to assaultto assault could be liable for murder if death was a natural and probable consequence of the assault.

A decision regarding residential burglary, vehicle theft and receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle.

A decision regarding survivor cause of action. Through which the decedent's successor in interest seeks damages for the decedent's pre-death injuries and also filed cause of action for wrongful death.

A decision regarding survivor cause of action. Through which the decedent's successor in interest seeks damages for the decedent's pre-death injuries and also filed cause of action for wrongful death.

A decision regarding survivor cause of action. Through which the decedent's successor in interest seeks damages for the decedent's pre-death injuries and also filed cause of action for wrongful death.

Public Utilities Commission's multimillion dollar fine against wireless telephone company was based on the following findings: company's practices of charging its customers an early termination fee without permitting any type of grace period, failing to disclose to its customers known network problems and misleading its customers regarding the wireless network's coverage. These were unjust and unreasonable--did not violate company's due process rights and were not in excess of commission's jurisdiction. Commission's decisions were not preempted by federal law. Commission's order that company refund early termination fees to its customers was not overbroad.

Public Utilities Commission's multimillion dollar fine against wireless telephone company was based on the following findings: company's practices of charging its customers an early termination fee without permitting any type of grace period, failing to disclose to its customers known network problems and misleading its customers regarding the wireless network's coverage. These were unjust and unreasonable--did not violate company's due process rights and were not in excess of commission's jurisdiction. Commission's decisions were not preempted by federal law. Commission's order that company refund early termination fees to its customers was not overbroad.

A decision regarding special motion to strike brought under the anti-SLAPP statute.

A decision regarding writ of mandate/prohibition to challenge an order of the Superior Court of Orange County.