Los Angeles Superior Court
Coverage of Los Angeles Superior Court in the Nexus archive.
- Billy G. Mills, one of LA's first Black city council members, has died
Billy Gene Mills, one of the first Black politicians elected to the L.A. City Council in 1963, died on June 27 at age 96. He was the first Black American to graduate from UCLA Law School in 1954 and served on the council until 1974, focusing on infrastructure in South Los Angeles. Mills was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Gov. Ronald Reagan in 1974.
- Russian-born billionaire back on the hook in winery fight between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt sued Angelina Jolie over the sale of her stake in Château Miraval to Yuri Shefler, a Russian-born billionaire. A California appeals court ruled Shefler had sufficient California contacts to justify jurisdiction, reversing a prior dismissal. The court found Shefler directed negotiations and guaranteed payment for Jolie's shares.
- Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge ruled that Michael Gledhill, charged with murdering actor James Handy, is mentally incompetent for prosecution. Handy, known for roles in 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' was found stabbed outside the home of Gledhill’s mother, with whom he was in a relationship.
- Eaton Fire Lawsuits Return to Court Tuesday With Pasadena and Altadena Plaintiffs Pressing Case Against Edison
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge will hold a motions hearing Tuesday in the consolidated Eaton Fire litigation against Southern California Edison. The case includes the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the Pasadena Unified School District, and nearly 1,000 other plaintiffs. The hearing advances pre-trial proceedings in a mass tort case.
- Legal brawl that helped tank Jeff Shell's Paramount career ends
Robert James 'R.J.' Cipriani has requested a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against Jeff Shell in March. The lawsuit, described as a 'scorched-earth' legal battle, had contributed to Shell's career decline at Paramount.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting child actor
A former child actor filed a lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging sexual assault at a Hollywood Hills networking event in 2007. The plaintiff, identified as John Doe, was working as a child actor at the time of the alleged incident.
- Zuckerberg warns ‘success isn’t a given’ after laying off 10% of Meta
Mark Zuckerberg warned that success is not guaranteed after Meta laid off 10% of its workforce. This comes as the company faces challenges in the tech industry. Mark Zuckerberg is the chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc.
- Meta, YouTube ask judge to toss LA jury verdict in social media addiction case
Meta and YouTube have asked a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to overturn a jury verdict that found them negligent in the design or operation of their platforms. The companies filed separate appeals earlier this month. The verdict was related to a social media addiction case.
- Meta says it will lay off 10% of its workforce
Meta Platforms Inc. announced it will lay off 10% of its workforce. Mark Zuckerberg, the company's CEO, was seen exiting a Los Angeles court on February 18.
- Los Angeles judge clears way for civil trial against Baldwin in ‘Rust’ case
A Los Angeles judge denied Alec Baldwin and producers' motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit related to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of 'Rust.' The case involves claims by the film's gaffer, who was injured in the incident.