Public entities, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals all rely on us to represent them or consult with them on appeals in high-stakes disputes involving real property. We have handled cases presenting cutting-edge issues in a wide variety of property-related subjects, including land use/environmental, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, landowner liability, trespass, nuisance, and water law.
Contact David M. Axelrad or Curt Cutting for more information about our Real Property Litigation practice.
Hill Family LP v. Trader Joe's
California Court of Appeal rules that Trader Joe’s is entitled to express indemnity arising out of a lease agreement.
Read MoreWashington 111 v. Kelsey
California Court of Appeal rules that commercial landlord is entitled to a new trial in dispute with former tenant.
Read MorePacific Gas & Electric Co. v. Superior Court (South San Joaquin Irrigation District)
California Court of Appeal holds that, in a utility takings case, a public entity's findings of public necessity and "more necessary public use" are not reviewed by the trial court only for substantial evidence or a gross abuse of discretion.
Read MoreHann v. Hallberg
The Supreme Court grants motion to dismiss review, reinstating a favorable Court of Appeal’s opinion that prevented a forced partnership buyout and established that living trusts may serve as partners under California law
Read MoreHardesty v. Sacramento County
Horvitz & Levy persuades Ninth Circuit to vacate $105 million verdict against Sacramento County in constitutional challenge to the County’s enforcement of mining regulations
Read MoreJarecki v. Zitter
Trial court grants post-trial relief in nuisance and trespass case, slashing damages by more than 70 percent
Read MoreCurry v. Academy Pointe, Inc.
California Court of Appeal reduces $4.5 million punitive damages award to $750,000 in reasonable accommodation case against apartment owner and manager
Read MoreWater Court, LLC v. Adams Wine Group, LLC et al.
Court of Appeal affirms judgment and attorney fees award totaling over $2.1 million in favor of Horvitz & Levy’s client in commercial real estate dispute
Read MoreScholes v. Lambirth Trucking Co.
Representing amicus curiae, Horvitz & Levy successfully argues in California Supreme Court that statute authorizing heightened damages for injury to trees does not apply to trees damaged by negligently spread fires
Read MoreAcoba v. Olivera Egg Ranch, LLC
Horvitz & Levy persuades Court of Appeal to affirm judgment following jury verdict for egg ranch in nuisance case
Read MoreNapolitano Holdings v. Touchstone Climbing
Horvitz & Levy secures reversal of summary judgment in a commercial landlord’s breach of lease action
Read MoreEisen v. Tavangarian
California Court of Appeal disagrees with prior decision from the same division, reversing judgment requiring partial demolition of remodeled home
Read MoreHan v. Hallberg
California Court of Appeal holds that living trusts may serve as partners under California law.
Read MoreAcqua Vista v. MWI, Inc.
California Court of Appeal reverses $24 million judgment against pipe supplier in construction defect case
Read MoreHoriike v. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
California Supreme Court holds that buyer in real estate transaction is owed a fiduciary duty by salesperson who represents the seller
Read MoreSheehe v. Kihagi
California Court of Appeal rules for H&L pro bono client in rent control dispute
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation v. Goldentop Road, LLC
California Court of Appeal affirms ruling for Horvitz & Levy client in commercial real estate dispute
Read MoreTransbay Auto Service, Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc.
Ninth Circuit reverses judgment under Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
Read MoreRalphs Grocery Company v. Midtown Shopping Center Associates
California Court of Appeal reverses judgment against Ralphs Grocery Company in landlord-tenant dispute.
Read MoreAghaian v. Minassian
California Court of Appeal reverses order granting forum non conveniens motion, holding that Iran is not a suitable alternative forum.
Read MoreJudicial Council Coordinated Proceedings 4435 TCP Cases (City of Redlands v. Shell Oil Co.)
California Court of Appeal affirms defense verdict for Shell Oil Company in case alleging groundwater contamination.
Read MoreJay v. Mahaffey
California Court of Appeal affirms denial of anti-SLAPP motion in malicious prosecution case.
Read MoreLawrence v. J.R. Enterprises, L.P.
California Court of Appeal upholds validity of 99 year lease for commercial property.
Read MoreLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Alameda Produce Market LLC
California Supreme Court unanimously reverses Court of Appeal opinion in eminent domain dispute.
Read MoreBurlington Coat Factory v. Bella Terra Associates
California Court of Appeal upholds landlord’s interpretation of novel lease provision.
Read MoreIn Re Episcopal Church Cases
California Supreme Court rules in favor of national church in property dispute with breakaway local parish.
Read MoreSterling v. Taylor
California Supreme Court affirms judgment for defendant in dispute over real estate transaction.
Read MoreBorder Business Park, Inc. v. City of San Diego
California Court of Appeal reverses $91.7 million inverse condemnation award against City of San Diego.
Read MoreAcqua Vista Homeowners Association v. MWI, Inc.
Appellant's opening brief seeking reversal of a $25 million judgment in a construction defect lawsuit under the Right to Repair Act (SB 800; Civ. Code, section 895 et seq.)
Read MoreTransbay Auto Service, Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc.
Ninth Circuit opening brief arguing that trial court committed evidentiary error in case arising under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
Read MoreBorder Business Park, Inc. v. City of San Diego
California Court of Appeal brief challenging a $91.7 million inverse condemnation award based on a city's public announcements of a proposed international airport and its temporary establishment of a designated truck route on street adjacent to plaintiff's property.
Read MoreCity of Marina v. Board of Trustees of the Cal. State Univ.
California Supreme Court brief arguing that state property devoted to public use is constitutionally exempt from special assessments for local public improvements.
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