Colyear v. Rolling Hills Community Assn. of Rancho Palos Verdes (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 110
In Colyear v. Rolling Hills Community Assn. of Rancho Palos Verdes (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 110, the Court of Appeal for the Second District held that the
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The Second Appellate District Holds Summary Judgment Based on Bona Fide Purchaser Doctrine Was Improperly Granted When There Were Obvious Factual Disputes of the Seller LLC’s Managerial Authority as to Whether Purchaser Was Adequately Diligent
Sam v. Kwan (2024) 101 Cal. App. 5th 556.
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District reversed a trial court’s decision in a real estate case of breach of fiduciary duty between two partners of an LLC. The case…
California Court of Appeal Affirmed the Principle that Privately-Owned Utilities Can Be Considered Public Entities for Inverse Condemnation Liability
Simple Avo Paradise Ranch, LLC v. Southern Cal. Edison Co. (2024) 102 Cal.App.5th 281.
In Simple Avo Paradise Ranch, LLC v. Southern Cal. Edison Co. (2024) 102 Cal.App.5th 281, the Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the applicability of inverse condemnation…
Court of Appeal for First District Holds that California Building Code Section 1.8.8 Creates a Mandatory Process for Appeals of Building Code Violations and Preempts Local Processes That Conflict
Temple of 1001 Buddhas v. City of Fremont (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 456
In Temple of 1001 Buddhas v. City of Fremont (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 456, the Court of Appeal for the First District held that the City of Fremont holding…
Second District Court of Appeal Holds City of Cerritos is Immune from Public Nuisance Liability for Extra Traffic in City of Norwalk Resulting from Amendments to City Ordinance
City of Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 977
In City of Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 977, the Court of Appeal for the Second District addressed the appeal of a public nuisance action brought…
Legislative Amendments to CEQA Passed in Response to a Court of Appeal Decision Required the California Supreme Court to Reverse the Lower Court’s Decision
Make UC A Good Neighbor v. Regents of the University of California (2024) 16 Cal.5th 43
In response to a proposed development that would increase student housing, Make UC a Good Neighbor and People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group (“Good…
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Is Pleased To Announce That Two of Its Attorneys Have Been Chosen For The 2024 California Super Lawyers List
Diane G. Kindermann (2015-2024) and William W. Abbott (2004-2024) were again selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers List in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning law. More information is available here.
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. has been…
Third District Court of Appeal Holds the Department of Water Resources’ Approval of Amendments to Existing Water Supply Contracts Under the State Water Project Was Proper
Planning & Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources (2024) 98 Cal.App.5th 726
In Planning & Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources (2024) 98 Cal.App.5th 726, the Third District Court of Appeal upheld the Department of Water Resources’ (“Department”)…
Fourth District Court of Appeal Holds the “Pay First, Litigate Later” Rule Applies to Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Fee Lawsuits, But Does Not Reach Significant Questions of Groundwater Usage by Overlying Landowners
Mojave Pistachio, LLC v. Superior Court (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 605.
In Mojave Pistachio, LLC v. Superior Court (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 605, the Fourth District Court of Appeal held that the “pay first, litigate later” rule applies to fees imposed by a local groundwater…
First District Court of Appeal Holds Completion of Project Does Not Render CEQA Violation Claims Moot So Long as Effectual Mitigation Measures Remain Available
Vichy Springs Resort, Inc. v. City of Ukiah (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 46.
In Vichy Springs Resort, Inc. v. City of Ukiah (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 46, the First District Court of Appeal held completion of a project did not render claims…