Los Angeles County Superior Court

The City of Pasadena used a court-ordered warrant to inspect trees at John Muir High School after the school district denied access. The inspection followed the district's refusal to allow city officials to assess which trees might be protected under Pasadena's tree-protection ordinance.

A bill to expand court-ordered mediation in Los Angeles County, aimed at reducing trial calendar congestion and improving access to justice, has passed the state Senate Judiciary Committee. Assemblymember John Harabedian announced that AB 1950 cleared the committee, allowing judges to refer civil matters to mediation regardless of dispute amount.

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss litigation over its approval of a controversial safe parking program at All Saints Episcopal Church. The lawsuit, Truitt v. City of Pasadena, was filed by Martin Truitt, a Pasadena resident and tax advisor, and involves allegations of conflict of interest and debate over the city’s permit process.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman seeks to temporarily halt $4 billion child sex abuse settlement payouts, citing potential fraud in claims amid an ongoing criminal investigation. Hochman filed an application in Los Angeles County Superior Court requesting judicial intervention.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Robert Draper lost his reelection bid to deputy district attorney Tal Khan Valbuena. Draper faces allegations of ethics violations, while Valbuena leads with over 50% of votes cast. The California Commission on Judicial Performance has not yet decided on the allegations against Draper.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' brother, Kenneth Bass, and his wife Cindy filed a lawsuit against the city and other entities in Los Angeles County Superior Court over losses from the Palisades fire. The lawsuit was reported by the Los Angeles Times and seeks redress for damages suffered during the fire.

Dr. Peter Grossman, a plastic surgeon, was questioned about his family's wealth during a trial where his wife, Rebecca Grossman, and her former lover, Scott Erickson, face punitive damages for the 2020 hit-and-run crash that killed two boys. The trial involves allegations of hidden assets and negligence in the crash that resulted in the deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge dismissed murder charges against ex-LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor in the 2015 shooting death of Brendon Glenn, an unarmed homeless man. The decision was announced Friday.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge dismissed murder charges against ex-LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor in the 2015 shooting death of Brendon Glenn, an unarmed homeless man. The dismissal occurred during a court proceeding on Friday.

Judge Robert Draper is running for reelection to his Los Angeles County Superior Court seat despite being accused of seven ethics violations by the California Commission on Judicial Performance. The commission has not yet decided on disciplinary action, and Draper faces a challenge from deputy district attorney Tal Valbuena in the primary election.

Fifteen Los Angeles Superior Court seats are up for election on June 2, with 11 races featuring competitive contests between two or more candidates. The article provides a voter guide for these judicial elections.

Fifteen Los Angeles County Superior Court judgeships are up for election on June 2, with voters selecting judges who oversee trials and legal proceedings. The article explains the role of judges, the election process, and highlights high-profile cases handled by the court.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube were designed to addict children, marking a potential precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. The verdict could redefine how tech companies are held responsible for harms caused by their products to minors.