57927 Rulings
| Topic | Verdict | Judge / ADR | Case Name | Published / Result |
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Probate and Trusts |
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Probate and Trusts
Elder Abuse
Verdict:
$7,501,510
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$7,501,510
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Flora Luz Ortiz de Bolanos ... |
Nov. 19, 2011
Nov. 4, 2011 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
$489,372 (including attorney fees and costs) |
The Savannah N. DeNoce Trus... |
Apr. 17, 2010
Oct. 29, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Misappropriation of Assets
Verdict:
$300,000
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$300,000
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Confidential |
Aug. 13, 2002
Mar. 14, 2002 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Will
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Defense |
Shirlye Brox, individually ... |
Feb. 13, 2010
Oct. 30, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$229,000
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$229,000
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Don Ashworth | In re Estate of Conway Reed... |
Jun. 21, 2001
Feb. 2, 2001 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence |
Petitioner | Jamoa A. Moberly | In Re: The James Leslie Alf... |
Jul. 28, 2017
Feb. 1, 2017 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Charitable Trust
Verdict:
$140,000
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$140,000
|
The People of the State of ... |
Apr. 3, 2010
Dec. 4, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
-$1
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-$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:
$701,501
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$701,501
$701,500.55 Constructive Trust in favor of Plaintiff; $0 in favor of Defense on Claims of Elder Abuse and Punitive Damages. |
Georgette Kalenian, et al. ... |
Mar. 21, 2009
Dec. 17, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Will Contest
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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David A. Workman | Confidential |
Jun. 13, 1998
May 1, 1998 |
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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
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
For Petitioner |
In re: Conservatorship of W... |
Sep. 1, 2007
Apr. 27, 2007 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Duty
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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Ben T. Kayashima | In re Colwell Revocable Liv... |
May 13, 2003
Apr. 16, 2003 |
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Probate and Trusts
Negligence
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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David M. Schacter M.D. | Jackie Woodard v. National ... |
Feb. 16, 2002
Jan. 24, 2002 |
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Probate and Trusts
Incapacity and Undue Influence |
Defense | Diane Price | In the Matter of the Kay Pe... |
Feb. 28, 2020
Jun. 7, 2019 |
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Probate and Trusts
Distribution
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Equitable Agreement |
In The Matter of The Robin ... |
Nov. 14, 2015
Oct. 27, 2015 |
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Probate and Trusts
Statute of Limitations |
Defense | Don R. Franchi | Samantha Riley v. Estate of... |
Jun. 27, 2025
Jun. 2, 2025 |
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Probate and Trusts
Fraud
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
For Plaintiff |
James Lizaso v. Manuel Lizaso |
Nov. 7, 2009
Nov. 26, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Will Contest
Verdict:
$1,992
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$1,992
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Edward M. Ross | In re Estate of Freda Feingold |
Jun. 18, 1994
May 27, 1994 |
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Probate and Trusts
Elder Abuse
Verdict:
$1,520,000
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$1,520,000
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Ernest G. Williams | Lynelle Goodreau v. Sheldon... |
Nov. 4, 2003
May 28, 2002 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
$280,000
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$280,000
|
Russell Family Trust v. Ric... |
Feb. 16, 2013
Jul. 3, 2012 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
$1,800,000
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$1,800,000
|
Laila Rose and Kulyanee Pat... |
Oct. 8, 2011
Sep. 16, 2011 |
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Probate and Trusts
Injunction
Verdict:
$5,400,000
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$5,400,000
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Aviva K. Bobb | In re The Moore Family Trus... |
Sep. 3, 2005
May 16, 2005 |
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Probate and Trusts
Bad Faith
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Respondent (attorney fees of $114,688 granted) |
In re the Smith Family Trust |
Sep. 12, 2009
Aug. 25, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Promissory Note
Verdict:
$81,770
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$81,770
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David W. Long | Hartman, et al. v. Carson, ... |
Jun. 12, 1999
Oct. 8, 1998 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
$14,992,200
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$14,992,200
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In re: The Estate of Albert... |
Jun. 28, 2008
Apr. 16, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Will
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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H. Ronald Hauptman | Estate of Teodora Reiser |
Sep. 4, 1999
May 5, 1999 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Claims Denied |
Solomon and Bessie Feffer T... |
May 7, 2011
Mar. 30, 2011 |
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Probate and Trusts
Limited Partnership
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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Thomas B. Wells | Estate of Morton B. Harper,... |
Aug. 19, 2000
Jun. 30, 2000 |
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Probate and Trusts
Fraud
Verdict:
$80,803
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$80,803
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Terence L. Bruiniers | David Gillispie as Special ... |
Oct. 21, 2003
Apr. 9, 2003 |