Browse 18 consumer protection law cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Arbitration Agreement Found Unconscionable, Employee Wage Claims Proceed
In re Lynex, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 19, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's denia...
RV buyer's claims subject to arbitration agreement
Diaz v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued Thor Motor Coach, Inc. after purchasing a def...
California Court Affirms Dismissal of Most Claims Against Kia Over Infotainment System
Higginson v. Kia Motors America, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Higginson, sued Kia Motors America alleging that their v...
Hyundai's 'Smart Trunk' Feature Does Not Violate California Privacy Law
Towns v. Hyundai Motor America, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Towns, sued Hyundai Motor America alleging that their veh...
California court dismisses climate tort claims against oil companies
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the "climate tort" claims brought by various Califo...
Arbitration clause in rent-to-own home agreement deemed unconscionable
In re Mattison, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's den...
Adir International LLC's "all-natural" claims found deceptive under UCL
People v. Adir Internat., LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that Ad...
No-Contest Clause in Will Upheld, Beneficiary Forfeits Inheritance
In re Grinder, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a lower court's decis...
Plastic Pipe Advertising Not Deceptive Under California Law
Bjoin v. J-M Manufacturing Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bjoin, sued J-M Manufacturing Co. for alleged violations o...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Boot Manufacturer in Waterproof Claim Case
Gamo v. Merrell, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gamo, sued the defendant, Merrell, alleging that Merrell's product, a "wa...
Court Rules Charter Communications Not Preempted by Federal Law on Internet Speeds
Hirdman v. Charter Communications, LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 4, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Hirdman, sued Charter Communications for alleged vi...
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...
CCFPL Applies Retroactively; Writ of Mandate Denied
CFP BDA, LLC v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, CFP BDA, LLC, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior C...
Walmart's 'Rollback' Pricing Not False Advertising, Court Rules
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Walmart, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Consumer Advocacy Group (CAG) sued Walmart, alleging th...
Unconscionable Arbitration Agreement Denied Writ of Mandate
McDaniel v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, a former employee, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial cour...
California Court Affirms Dismissal of Ford Infotainment System Defect Claims
Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ballesteros, sued Ford Motor Company alleging that their veh...
CCPA Does Not Apply Retroactively to Facebook's Data Scraping
Six4Three v. Facebook, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether Facebook's "data scraping" practices, which allowed thir...
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement Based on Conduct
Chai v. Velocity Investments, LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Velocity Investments, LLC (Velo...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 18 consumer protection law cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 4, Defendant Win: 14.
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