Browse 15 burden of proof in civil litigation cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
College District Wins Wrongful Termination and Defamation Case
Walton v. Victor Valley Community College District, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued the defendant c...
Prop 65 notice insufficient without specific consumer product identification
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. v. Pancho Villa's, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Environmental Health Advoc...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case
Alonso v. Herrera, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Alonso, sued the defendant, Herrera, for defamation, alleging that He...
Legal Malpractice Claim Fails: No Proof of Negligence or Causation
De Meo v. Cooley LLP, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, De Meo, sued Cooley LLP for alleged legal malpractice, claiming the ...
Yacht Club can terminate member for disrupting club's peace and harmony
Ranger v. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ranger, sued the defendant, Alamitos Bay Yacht Club,...
Animal shelter's lawsuit against caretaker fails on insufficient evidence
Caru Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. Anthony, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Caru Society for the Pre...
Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff Fails to Prove Breach of Standard of Care
Birdsall v. Helfet, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff sued the defendant doctor for medical malpractice, alleging negligence ...
Court Affirms Dismissal of RV Buyer's Claims Against Manufacturer
Kim v. Airstream, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kim, sued Airstream for breach of contract and fraud after purchasing a de...
Medical Malpractice Case Affirmed: Plaintiff Lacked Expert Testimony
Yu v. Pozniak-Rice, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yu, sued the defendant, Pozniak-Rice, for medical malpractice, alleging ...
Attorney Malpractice Claim Fails on Standard of Care and Causation
Estate of Boyajian, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, the estate of the deceased, sued the defendant, a former attorney, for al...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Femtometrix in Contract Dispute
Nazaryan v. Femtometrix, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nazaryan, sued Femtometrix for breach of contract and fraud, alleg...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in contract dispute
Marino v. Rayant, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marino, sued the defendant, Rayant, for breach of contract and fraud afte...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Contract Dispute
Padron v. Osoy, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Padron, sued the defendant, Osoy, for breach of contract and fraud after Os...
Debt Collector Wins on Standing and Statute of Limitations
Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Poalston, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Cavalry SPV I, LLC, as a debt collect...
Court finds no defamation, ruling for defendant Adam
Zaragoza v. Adam, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Zaragoza, sued the defendant, Adam, for defamation. Zaragoza alleged t...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 14, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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