Filed 8/9/17
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA
JAIME A. SCHER et al.,
Plaintiffs and Appellants,
S230104
v.
Ct.App. 2/3 B235892
JOHN F. BURKE et al.,
Los Angeles County
Defendants and Appellants.
Super. Ct. No. BC415646
MODIFICATION OF OPINION
THE COURT:
It is ordered that the opinion filed herein on June 15, 2017, and appearing at 3
Cal.5th 136, is modified as follows:
Part IV of the opinion, appearing on page 150, is modified so that the sentence
reads:
We affirm the Court of Appeal’s judgment remanding the case to the trial court
with directions to enter judgment in favor of defendants.
This modification does not affect the judgment.
Plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing is denied.
Opinion Information
| Date: | Docket Number: |
| Wed, 08/09/2017 | S230104M |
Parties
| 1 | Jaime A. Scher (Plaintiff and Appellant) Represented by June Ailin Aleshire and Wynder LLP 2361 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 475 El Segundo, CA |
| 2 | Jane McAllister (Plaintiff and Appellant) Represented by June Ailin Aleshire and Wynder LLP 2361 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 475 El Segundo, CA |
| 3 | John F. Burke (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Bennett Kerns Attorney at Law 2001 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA |
| 4 | John F. Burke (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Robert S. Gerstein Law Offices of Robert S. Gerstein 171 Pier Avenue, #322 Santa Monica, CA |
| 5 | Richard Erickson (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Ashonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 6 | Richard Erickson (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Ryan C. Squire Garrett and Tully 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1400 Pasadena, CA |
| 7 | Richard Erickson (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Richard I. Arshonsky Levinson Arshonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 8 | Wendie Malick (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Ashonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 9 | Wendie Malick (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Richard I. Arshonsky Levinson Arshonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 10 | Wendie Malick (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Ryan C. Squire Garrett and Tully 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1400 Pasadena, CA |
| 11 | Richard B. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Ashonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 12 | Richard B. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Richard I. Arshonsky Levinson Arshonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 13 | Richard B. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Ryan C. Squire Garrett and Tully 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1400 Pasadena, CA |
| 14 | Andrea D. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Ashonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 15 | Andrea D. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Richard I. Arshonsky Levinson Arshonsky and Kurtz LLP 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 16 | Andrea D. Schroder (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Ryan C. Squire Garrett and Tully 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1400 Pasadena, CA |
| 17 | Gemma Marshall (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Wendy C. Lascher Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, CA |
| 18 | Gemma Marshall (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Joshua S. Hopstone Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 Sourh Kimball Road Ventura, CA |
| 19 | Germaine Burke (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Bennett Kerns Attorney at Law 2001 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA |
| 20 | Germaine Burke (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Robert S. Gerstein Law Offices of Robert S. Gerstein 171 Pier Avenue, #322 Santa Monica, CA |
| 21 | Bennett Kerns (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Bennett Kerns Attorney at Law 2001 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA |
| 22 | Bennett Kerns (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Robert S. Gerstein Law Offices of Robert Gerstein 171 Pier Avenue, #322 Santa Monica, CA |
| 23 | John Garman (Mediator) Represented by John W. Garman Attorney at Law 4112 Ocean Drive Manhattan Beach, CA |
| 24 | Keri Mikkelsen et al. (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 25 | Keri Mikkelsen et al. (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 26 | Pacific Legal Foundation et al. (Amicus curiae) Represented by Julio N. Colomba Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 27 | Pacific Legal Foundation et al. (Amicus curiae) Represented by Damien M. Schiff Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 28 | Pacific Legal Foundation et al. (Amicus curiae) Represented by Anthony Lee Francois Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 29 | Christina Ertezak (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLP 15303 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 30 | Christina Ertezak (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Wendy Cole Lascher Ferguson Case Orr Patterson LLP 1050 Kimball Road Ventura, CA |
| 31 | Christina Ertezak (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Robert S. Gerstein Law Offices of Robert S. Gerstein 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA |
| 32 | Northern Trust Bank N.A. (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Jason J. Jarvis Levinson Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLP 15303 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1650 Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 33 | Northern Trust Bank N.A. (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Wendy Cole Lascher Ferguson Case Orr Patterson LLP 1050 Kimball Road Ventura, CA |
| 34 | Northern Trust Bank N.A. (Defendant and Appellant) Represented by Robert S. Gerstein Law Offices of Robert S. Gerstein 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA |
| 35 | California Farm Bureau Federation (Amicus curiae) Represented by Julio N. Colomba Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 36 | California Farm Bureau Federation (Amicus curiae) Represented by Damien M. Schiff Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 37 | California Farm Bureau Federation (Amicus curiae) Represented by Anthony Lee Francois Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 38 | California Cattlemen's Association (Amicus curiae) Represented by Julio N. Colomba Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 39 | California Cattlemen's Association (Amicus curiae) Represented by Damien M. Schiff Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 40 | California Cattlemen's Association (Amicus curiae) Represented by Anthony Lee Francois Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA |
| 41 | Jerome Friesenhahn (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 42 | Jerome Friesenhahn (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 43 | Bryan Bell (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North Califonria Boulevard 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 44 | Bryan Bell (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 45 | Alison Bell (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 46 | Alison Bell (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 47 | Scott Hudlow (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 48 | Scott Hudlow (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 49 | Kirstin Hudlow (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 50 | Kirstin Hudlow (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 51 | Kimberly Irvine (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 52 | Kimberly Irvine (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 53 | Todd Irvine (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 54 | Todd Irvine (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 55 | Terry Kloth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 56 | Terry Kloth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 57 | Margaret Kloth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 58 | Margaret Kloth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 59 | John Dover (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 60 | John Dover (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 61 | Georgia Wages (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 62 | Georgia Wages (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 63 | Janice Lundy (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 64 | Janice Lundy (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 65 | Ronald Lundy (Amicus curiae for petitioner) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 66 | Ronald Lundy (Amicus curiae for petitioner) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| 67 | John Farnsworth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Kenneth Richard Styles Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Boulevard, 5th Fl. Walnut Creek, CA |
| 68 | John Farnsworth (Amicus curiae) Represented by Arthur F. Coon Miller Starr Regalia 1331 North California Blvd., 5th Floor Walnut Creek, CA |
| Disposition | |
| Jun 15 2017 | Opinion: Affirmed |
| Dockets | |
| Oct 22 2015 | Petition for review filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin Pursuant to CRC, rule 8.25(b) |
| Oct 22 2015 | Record requested |
| Oct 26 2015 | Received Court of Appeal record four doghouses ( volumes 1 thru 4 ) |
| Nov 13 2015 | Answer to petition for review filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Wendy C. Lascher Defendant and Appellant: John F. BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Germaine BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Bennett KernsAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Christina ErtezakAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Northern Trust Bank N.A.Attorney: Robert S. Gerstein CRC 8.25(b). |
| Nov 16 2015 | Received: Amended proof of service for the answer to petition for review from Robert S. Gerstein, counsel for appellants. |
| Nov 24 2015 | Reply to answer to petition filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin CRC 8.25(b) |
| Nov 24 2015 | Petition for review granted Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C.J., Werdegar, Chin, Corrigan, Liu, Cuéllar and Kruger, JJ. |
| Nov 24 2015 | Letter sent requesting certification of interested parties/entities |
| Dec 7 2015 | Certification of interested entities or persons filed John Burke et al., Defendants and Appellants Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel |
| Dec 7 2015 | Certification of interested entities or persons filed Richard Erickson, et al., Defendants and Appellants Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| Dec 9 2015 | Certification of interested entities or persons filed Jaime Scher, et al., Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel |
| Dec 10 2015 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellants requests extension of time to February 22, 2016 to file the opening brief on the merits. |
| Dec 10 2015 | Certification of interested entities or persons filed Gemma Marshall, Appellant Joshua S. Hopstone, Retained Counsel |
| Dec 11 2015 | Extension of time granted On application of appellants and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the opening brief on the merits is extended to and including February 22, 2016. |
| Dec 11 2015 | Received: Letter dated December 8, 2015 from Ryan C. Squire. |
| Feb 16 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellants request extension of time to March 15, 2016 to file the opening brief on the merits. |
| Feb 25 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of appellants Jaime A. Scher and Jane McAllister and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the opening brief on the merits is extended to and including March 15, 2016. No further extensions of time will be contemplated |
| Mar 15 2016 | Opening brief on the merits filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin Opening brief on the merits filed.Due on 03/15/2016 By 22 Day(s) Opening brief on the merits filed.Due on 02/22/2016 By 60 Day(s) |
| Mar 15 2016 | Request for judicial notice filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Apr 13 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellants Richard Erickson, Wendie Malick, Richard B. Schroder, and Andrea D. Schroder request an extension of time to May 16, 2016, to file the answer brief on the merits. |
| Apr 13 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellant Gemma Marshall requests an extension of time to May 16, 2016, to file the answer brief on the merits. |
| Apr 14 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellants John Burke, Germaine Burke, and Bennett Kerns request an extension of time to May 16, 2016 to file the answer brief on the merits. |
| Apr 15 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of appellant John Burke, Germaine Burke, and Bennett Kerns and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the answer brief on the merits is extended to and including May 16, 2016. |
| Apr 15 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of appellant Gemma Marshall and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the answer brief on the merits is extended to and including May 16, 2016. |
| Apr 15 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of appellants Richard Erickson, Wendie Malick, Richard B. Schroder, and Andrea D. Schroder and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the answer brief on the merits is extended to and including May 16, 2016. |
| May 11 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Joshua S. Hopstone Answer brief on the merits filed.Due on 05/16/2016 By 33 Day(s) |
| May 17 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Wendy C. Lascher Defendant and Appellant: John F. BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Germaine BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Bennett KernsAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Answer brief on the merits filed.Due on 05/16/2016 By 32 Day(s) CRC 8.25(b) |
| May 17 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Answer brief on the merits filed.Due on 05/16/2016 By 33 Day(s) CRC 8.25(b) |
| May 17 2016 | Request for judicial notice filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire |
| May 17 2016 | Received: Appendix of Bar Journal Articles in Support of Answer Brief on the Merits (without application) Richard Erickson, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Wendie Malick, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Richard B. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Andrea D. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| May 19 2016 | Filed: Application for Leave to File Appendix of Bar Journal Articles in Support of Answer Brief on the Mertis Richard Erickson, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Wendie Malick, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Richard B. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Andrea D. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| May 25 2016 | Filed: Notice of Errata to Appendix of Bar Journal Articles in Support of Answer Brief on the Merits Richard Erickson, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Wendie Malick, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Richard B. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Andrea D. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| May 25 2016 | Filed: Notice of Errata re: Answer Brief on the Merits John Burke, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel Germaine Burke, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel Bennett Kerns, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel |
| May 26 2016 | Order filed The application of appellants Richard Erickson, Wendie Malick, Richard B. Schroder, and Andrea D. Schroder, for permission to file the appendix of bar journal articles in support of answer brief on the merits is hereby granted. |
| May 26 2016 | Filed: Appendix of Bar Journal Articles in Support of Answer Brief on the Merits Richard Erickson, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Wendie Malick, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Richard B. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Andrea D. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| May 26 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Counsel for appellants Scher and McAllister request an extension of time to June 9, 2016 to file the reply brief on the merits. |
| Jun 1 2016 | Opposition filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin "Opposition to Request for Judicial Notice", submitted by appellants. |
| Jun 7 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of appellants Jaime A. Scher and Jane McAllister and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the reply brief on the merits is extended to and including June 9, 2016. |
| Jun 7 2016 | Received: Reply Brief on the Merits (As to all Answer Briefs) (without application) Jaime A. Scher, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel Jane McAllister, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel |
| Jun 8 2016 | Filed: Application for leave to file a single reply brief on the merits in response to all answer briefs on the merits Jaime A. Scher, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel Jane McAllister, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel |
| Jun 13 2016 | Order filed The application of appellants Jaime A. Scher and Jane McAllister for permission to file a consolidated reply brief on the merits is hereby granted. |
| Jun 13 2016 | Reply brief filed (case fully briefed) Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin Reply brief filed (case fully briefed).Due on 06/09/2016 By 3 Day(s) CRC 8.25(b)Consolidated reply filed with permission |
| Jul 1 2016 | Change of contact information filed for: Robert S. Gerstein |
| Jul 12 2016 | Application to file amicus curiae brief filed Counsel for Keri Mikkelson, et al. request permission to file an amicus curiae brief in support of neither party |
| Jul 14 2016 | Application to file amicus curiae brief filed Counsel for Pacific Legal Foundation, et al. request permission to file an amicus curiae brief in support of defendants and appellantsCRC 8.25(b) |
| Jul 19 2016 | Permission to file amicus curiae brief granted The application of Keri Mikkelson, Jerome Friesenhahn, Bryan Bell, Alison Bell, Scott Hudlow, Kirstin Hudlow, Todd Irvine, Kimberly Irvine, Terry Kloth, Margaret Kloth, John Dover, Georgia Wages, Janice Lundy, Ronald Lundy, and John Farnsworth for permission to file an amicus curiae brief is hereby granted. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.520(f).) |
| Jul 19 2016 | Amicus curiae brief filed Amicus curiae: Keri Mikkelsen et al.Attorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Jerome FriesenhahnAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Bryan BellAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Alison BellAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Scott HudlowAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Kirstin HudlowAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Todd IrvineAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Terry KlothAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Margaret KlothAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: John DoverAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Georgia WagesAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Janice LundyAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae for petitioner: Ronald LundyAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: John FarnsworthAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles |
| Jul 19 2016 | Permission to file amicus curiae brief granted The application of Pacific Legal Foundation, California Farm Bureau Federation, and California Cattlemen's Association for permission to file an amicus curiae brief in support of defendants appellants is hereby granted. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.520(f).) |
| Jul 19 2016 | Amicus curiae brief filed Amicus curiae: Pacific Legal Foundation et al.Attorney: Julio N. Colomba Amicus curiae: California Farm Bureau FederationAttorney: Julio N. Colomba Amicus curiae: California Cattlemen's AssociationAttorney: Julio N. Colomba CRC 8.25(b) |
| Aug 5 2016 | Request for extension of time filed To File Answer to Keri Mikkelson et al.'s Amicus Curiae Brief By: Ryan Squire, counsel for defendants and appellants Richard Erickson, Wendie Malick, et al. |
| Aug 16 2016 | Request for extension of time filed Joshua S. Hopstone and Robert Gerstein, Counsel for Gemma Marshall, John Burke, Germaine Burke, and Bennett Kerns, request an extension of time to September 19, 2016, to file a consolidated answer to the multiple amicus briefs. |
| Aug 18 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of defendants and appellants Richard Erickson, Wendie Malick, Richard Schroder, and Andrea Schroder, and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the answer to Keri Mikkelson et al.'s amicus curie brief is extended to and including September 19, 2016. |
| Aug 19 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin CRC 8.25(b) |
| Aug 24 2016 | Extension of time granted On application of defendants and appellants and good cause appearing, it is ordered that the time to serve and file the consolidated response to the amicus curiae briefs is extended to and including September 19, 2016. |
| Sep 20 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Response to amicus curiae brief filed.Due on 09/19/2016 By 32 Day(s) CRC 8.25(b) |
| Sep 20 2016 | Request for judicial notice filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire In Support of Answer to Amicus Brief |
| Sep 22 2016 | Application for relief from default filed Counsel for Respondents request permission to file an untimely Consolidated Answer to Multiple Amicus Briefs. |
| Sep 29 2016 | Order filed On application of respondents and good cause appearing, permission to file the untimely consolidated response to the amicus curiae briefs is hereby granted. |
| Sep 29 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Joshua S. Hopstone Defendant and Appellant: John F. BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Germaine BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Bennett KernsAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Response to amicus curiae brief filed.Due on 09/19/2016 By 32 Day(s) Filed With Permission |
| Feb 6 2017 | Oral argument letter sent Dear Counsel: Please be advised that the court could set this case for argument within the next few months. Schedules showing the court's oral argument dates and locations for the next twelve months can be found at http://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm by clicking on "calendars, " and then accessing the "Oral Argument Calendar Dates" documents. Any counsel who believes good cause exists to avoid scheduling oral argument for a particular date (including counsel who, before receiving this letter, have previously asked to avoid certain dates) should inform the court within 7 calendar days of receiving this letter with a detailed explanation for such cause. Thereafter, counsel must immediately update the court on an ongoing basis as additional conflicts constituting good cause may arise. Examples of conflicts previously found to constitute good cause to avoid scheduling argument on any particular date include significant health-related issues; prepaid and nonrefundable travel arrangements booked in advance of the court's notification regarding oral argument; and significant family events such as marriage. Examples of conflicts previously found not to constitute good cause include scheduled trial and hearing dates in lower courts; conflicting professional seminars, meetings, or conventions; and planned significant family events that do not conflict with the actual dates on which argument might be held. Once the court files an order setting this case for oral argument, that date will not be changed absent exceptional cause, such as a medical emergency. Immediately upon filing of the calendar setting this case for argument, the court will send counsel an email communication with (1) a copy of that document; (2) an appearance sheet, upon which counsel must provide the names of the attorney or attorneys who will present argument, along with further instructions governing any request to divide argument time; and (3) a general notice regarding appearance for oral argument before the court. If a party wishes to bring to the court's attention new authorities, new legislation, or other matters that were not available in time to be included in the party's brief on the merits, the party must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 8.630(d) and 8.520(d). |
| Feb 9 2017 | Notice of Unavailability of Counsel Filed Counsel unavailable March 6-10, 2017, and October 6, 2017. Jane McAllister, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel Jaime A. Scher, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel |
| Feb 14 2017 | Notice of Unavailability of Counsel Filed Counsel unavailable September 7-8, 2017. Richard Erickson, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Wendie Malick, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Richard B. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel Andrea D. Schroder, Defendant and Appellant Ryan C. Squire, Retained counsel |
| Feb 14 2017 | Notice of Unavailability of Counsel Filed Counsel unavailable May 5, 2017. John Burke, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel Gemma Marshall, Defendant and Appellant Joshua S. Hopstone, Retained counsel Germaine Burke, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel Bennett Kerns, Defendant and Appellant Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel |
| Feb 27 2017 | Change of contact information filed for: For Robert S. Gerstein, Retained counsel for Bennett Kerns, Defendant and Appellant |
| Mar 1 2017 | Received: Original proof of service for notice of unavailability filed on February 9, 2017. Jane McAllister, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel Jaime A. Scher, Plaintiff and Appellant June Ailin, Retained counsel |
| Mar 15 2017 | Case ordered on calendar To be argued on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., in Los Angeles. |
| Mar 17 2017 | Application filed Application to divide oral argument time submitted by Robert Gerstein (counsel for the Burkes), Joshua Hopstone (counsel for Ms. Marshall), and Ryan C. Squire (counsel for the Schroders, Mr. Erickson, and Ms. Malick). |
| Mar 24 2017 | Order filed The request of counsel for defendants, appellants and respondents in the above-referenced cause to allow three counsel to argue on behalf of defendants, appellants and respondents at oral argument is hereby granted. The request of defendants, appellants and respondents to allocate to Robert Gerstein 10 minutes, Joshua Hopstone 10 minutes and Ryan Squire 10 minutes of defendants', appellants' and respondents' 30-minute allotted time for oral argument is granted. |
| Mar 28 2017 | Received: Original application to divide oral argument time filed on March 17, 2017. |
| Mar 30 2017 | Request for judicial notice granted The requests for judicial notice, filed on March 15, 2016, May 17, 2016 and September 20, 2016, are granted. |
| Apr 5 2017 | Cause argued and submitted |
| Apr 17 2017 | Application to file amicus curiae brief filed by David Myers, counsel for amici curiae, Randy Arnold, Karen Arnold, Harry F. Hopper, Maria Hopper, Max S. Byfuglin, Alexis Byfuglin, Rudolph Saldamando, Carol Saldamando, Martin Katz, Campbell Katz, and Harley J. Newman. |
| Apr 17 2017 | Received: Amicus Curiae Brief from David Myers, counsel for amici curiae, Randy Arnold, Karen Arnold, Harry F. Hopper, Maria Hopper, Max S. Byfuglin, Alexis Byfuglin, Rudolph Saldamando, Carol Saldamando, Martin Katz, Campbell Katz, and Harley J. Newman. |
| Apr 20 2017 | Application to file amicus curiae brief denied The application of Randy Arnold, Karen Arnold, Harry F. Hopper, Maria Hopper, Max S. Byfuglin, Alexis Byfuglin, Rudolph Saldamando, Carol Saldamando, Martin Katz, Campbell Katz, and Harley J. Newman for permission to file an amicus curiae brief hereby denied. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.520(f).) |
| Jun 14 2017 | Notice of forthcoming opinion posted To be filed on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Jun 15 2017 | Opinion filed: Judgment affirmed in full The judgment of the Court of Appeal is affirmed and the case remanded to the trial court for entry of judgment in favor of defendants. Majority Opinion by Kruger, J. -- joined by Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., Werdegar, Chin, Corrigan, Liu, and Cuéllar, JJ. |
| Jul 3 2017 | Rehearing petition filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Jul 5 2017 | Time extended to consider modification or rehearing The time for granting or denying rehearing in the above-entitled case is hereby extended to and including September 13, 2017 or the date upon which rehearing is either granted or denied, whichever occurs first. |
| Aug 9 2017 | Rehearing denied; opinion modified MODIFICATION OF OPINION THE COURT: It is ordered that the opinion filed herein on June 15, 2017, and appearing at 3 Cal.5th 136, is modified as follows: Part IV of the opinion, appearing on page 150, is modified so that the sentence reads: We affirm the Court of Appeal's judgment remanding the case to the trial court with directions to enter judgment in favor of defendants. This modification does not affect the judgment. Plaintiffs' petition for rehearing is denied. |
| Aug 9 2017 | Remittitur issued |
| Aug 21 2017 | Received: Receipt for Remittitur |
| Briefs | |
| Jun 13 2016 | Reply brief filed (case fully briefed) Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Jul 19 2016 | Amicus curiae brief filed Amicus curiae: Pacific Legal Foundation et al.Attorney: Julio N. Colomba Amicus curiae: California Farm Bureau FederationAttorney: Julio N. Colomba Amicus curiae: California Cattlemen's AssociationAttorney: Julio N. Colomba |
| Sep 20 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire |
| May 11 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Joshua S. Hopstone |
| May 17 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Jason J. Jarvis Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Wendy C. Lascher Defendant and Appellant: John F. BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Germaine BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Bennett KernsAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein |
| Mar 15 2016 | Opening brief on the merits filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Jun 13 2016 | Reply brief filed (case fully briefed) Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Jul 19 2016 | Amicus curiae brief filed Amicus curiae: Keri Mikkelsen et al.Attorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Jerome FriesenhahnAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Bryan BellAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Alison BellAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Scott HudlowAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Kirstin HudlowAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Todd IrvineAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Terry KlothAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Margaret KlothAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: John DoverAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Georgia WagesAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: Janice LundyAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae for petitioner: Ronald LundyAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles Amicus curiae: John FarnsworthAttorney: Kenneth Richard Styles |
| May 17 2016 | Answer brief on the merits filed Defendant and Appellant: Richard EricksonAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Wendie MalickAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Richard B. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire Defendant and Appellant: Andrea D. SchroderAttorney: Ryan C. Squire |
| Aug 19 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Plaintiff and Appellant: Jaime A. ScherAttorney: June Ailin Plaintiff and Appellant: Jane McAllisterAttorney: June Ailin |
| Sep 29 2016 | Response to amicus curiae brief filed Defendant and Appellant: Gemma MarshallAttorney: Joshua S. Hopstone Defendant and Appellant: John F. BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Germaine BurkeAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein Defendant and Appellant: Bennett KernsAttorney: Robert S. Gerstein |
