56041 Rulings
| Topic | Verdict | Judge / ADR | Case Name | Published / Result |
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Probate and Trusts |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Defense |
In Re the Estate of Eugene ... |
Mar. 28, 2009
Dec. 16, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Bad Faith
Verdict:
$2,266,000
|
$2,266,000
|
Dana Sawan McCluskey, Raymo... |
Feb. 9, 2013
Mar. 2, 2012 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty |
Dismissal | Kenneth J. Medel | Debra Turner v. Laurie Anne... |
May 15, 2020
May 29, 2019 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Will |
Contestants | Julie A. Emede | Estate of Moises T. Janini |
Apr. 28, 2023
Feb. 27, 2023 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Duty |
Plaintiff | The Amber Tsujioka Irrevoca... |
Jun. 2, 2023
Dec. 13, 2022 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$233,062
|
$233,062
|
Michael Harrell, Ray Harrel... |
Jul. 12, 2008
Apr. 16, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
$14,992,200
|
$14,992,200
|
In re: The Estate of Albert... |
Jun. 28, 2008
Apr. 16, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Duty
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
James A. Jackman | William A. Baker, Orange Co... |
Feb. 20, 1999
Dec. 10, 1998 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Equitable Award |
Marsha O'Neill as successor... |
Feb. 13, 2010
Sep. 10, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Injunction
Verdict:
$5,400,000
|
$5,400,000
|
Aviva K. Bobb | In re The Moore Family Trus... |
Sep. 3, 2005
May 16, 2005 |
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Probate and Trusts
Real Property
Verdict:
$2,750,000
|
$2,750,000
|
Confidential |
Jan. 18, 2001
Nov. 29, 2000 |
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Probate and Trusts
Partnership
Verdict:
$104,000
|
$104,000
|
Charles W. Stoll | Estate of Geraldine Lousen |
Mar. 30, 2002
Mar. 1, 2002 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Trust
Verdict:
$2,296,290
|
$2,296,290
|
In the Matter of Norma L. W... |
Sep. 22, 2012
Mar. 29, 2012 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Equitable award |
Irene R. Sarinana, et al. v... |
Oct. 3, 2009
Feb. 18, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Liability only |
In re: Libby L. Freeman Trust |
Aug. 16, 2008
Apr. 24, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Joint Tenancy
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
John McIlroy | Estate of Candace Morris |
Jan. 11, 2001
Nov. 21, 2000 |
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Probate and Trusts
Misappropriation of Assets
Verdict:
$1,245,240
|
$1,245,240
|
Daniel S. Pratt | Estate of Reva N. Wolf and ... |
Dec. 5, 1998
Jun. 18, 1998 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Defense |
Melanie Polin, Veronica Pol... |
May 29, 2010
Apr. 20, 2010 |
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Professional Malpractice |
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Professional Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Verdict:
$115,000
|
$115,000
|
David D. Perez | James and Aileen Yamashiro ... |
Apr. 12, 1997
Mar. 26, 1997 |
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Professional Malpractice
Professional Negligence
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Defense |
Margaret Workman and Willia... |
May 24, 2014
Apr. 10, 2014 |
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Professional Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Verdict:
$4,151,000
|
$4,151,000
|
Richard P. Kalustian | Jose Romero v. Basich and B... |
Apr. 19, 1997
Mar. 27, 1997 |
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Professional Malpractice
Standard of Care
Verdict:
$1,783,740
|
$1,783,740
|
Jose Jesus Torres v. Kaiser |
Dec. 16, 2006
Jun. 30, 2006 |
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Professional Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Verdict:
$515,000
|
$515,000
|
Judith Ryan | Confidential |
Apr. 12, 1997
Feb. 7, 1997 |
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Professional Malpractice
Attorney and Accountant Malpractice
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
Gary P. Ryan | Billie Lee Hull v. Robert H... |
Jan. 25, 1997
Dec. 12, 1996 |
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Professional Malpractice
Negligence
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Defense. |
Tatyana Sims v. Fred Gilman... |
Dec. 9, 2006
Sep. 20, 2006 |
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Professional Malpractice
Attorney Malpractice
Verdict:
$92,111
|
$92,111
|
Jean E. Matusinka | Confidential |
Sep. 14, 1996
Jun. 21, 1996 |
|
Professional Malpractice
Broker Negligence
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
George L. Nelson | Ador and Rowena Lopez v. Jo... |
Jul. 26, 1997
May 19, 1997 |
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Professional Malpractice
Accounting Malpractice
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
Patricia L. Collins | Gregory Adler v. Stewart Bl... |
Mar. 27, 1999
Feb. 4, 1999 |
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Professional Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
Richard G. Kolostian | Judy Robbins v. Confidential |
May 10, 1997
Apr. 10, 1997 |
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Professional Malpractice
Standard of Care
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Defense. |
Peter Sanchez, et al. v. Lu... |
Dec. 16, 2006
Sep. 28, 2005 |