| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-35874
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Demontiney v. United States
Neither United States nor Indian tribe waives its sovereign immunity in contract dispute with engineer over construction project on tribal land. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-35293
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Eott Energy Operating Limited Partnership v. Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co.
Subject matter jurisdiction in state court is proper after finding that Ireland based insurance company is not 'foreign state'. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-16042
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Environmental Protection Information Center Inc. v. Pacific Lumber Co.
Winning party deemed aggrieved by favorable judgment and, therefore, has standing on appeal when court rendered opinion knowing cause was moot. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-17040
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Abraham v. Norcal Waste Systems Inc.
When there isn't a basis for complete pre-emption under ERISA, there is no federal question subject matter jurisdiction to support removal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2001 | |
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B136807
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Baltayan v. Estate of Getemyan
Denial of relief for out-of-state indigent was improper when based upon favorable arbitration award to opponent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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H020625
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Wershba v. Apple Computer Inc.
Settlement agreement was fair and reasonable and court applied proper criteria in certifying nationwide class. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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99-8081
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Nalder v. West Park Hospital
Among other things, ordering plaintiffs to strike two expert witnesses isn't error when court's order does not undermine plaintiffs' case. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 10, 2001 | |
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00-3086
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Turnbull v. Topeka State Hospital
Psychologist makes cognizable claim of sexual harassment occurring at state mental health center. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 10, 2001 | |
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99-15625
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Green v. City of Tucson
Abstention doctrine does not apply to non-parties to state court litigation even though they could have intervened in state court case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2001 | |
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00-4143
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Utah Association of Counties v. Clinton
Intervenors who demonstrate motion was timely, an interest relating to the property, and that their interest may be impaired, should be allowed to intervene. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2001 | |
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47207-1-I
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Hope v. Larry's Markets
Where employer knew cleaners caused injury and remedial measures were ineffective, summary judgment of employee's suit was improper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2001 | |
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00SC291
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Sky Fun 1 v. Schuttloffel
Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act liability limitation doesn't pre-empt state law defamation action not based on employer's records. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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00SC116
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Hoffler v. Colorado Department of Corrections
Grants of immunity from civil suit to state-employee witness in quasi-judicial proceeding doesn't prevent disciplinary proceeding against witness. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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B133570
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Fairchild v. Park
Tenant who successfully sued landlord for failing to provide habitable house is entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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A093924
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Robertson v. Superior Court (Brooks)
Although Civil Code underlies right being asserted, it doesn't lessen applicability of statutes of limitations in Code of Civil Procedure for real property actions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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99CA2495
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USA Leasing v. Montelongo
Motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by affidavits establishing no genuine issue of material fact. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 5, 2001 | |
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00CA0712
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Chartier v. Weinland Homes
Only pre-offer attorney fees should be included when comparing recovery to settlement offer for purposes of assessing costs. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 5, 2001 | |
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68994-6
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Nguyen v. Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance Commission
Due process clause of U.S. Constitution requires proof by clear and convincing evidence in medical disciplinary proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 4, 2001 | |
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26142-1-II
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Rudolph v. Empirical Research Systems Inc.
Trial court lacked authority to entertain motion to compel discovery because counsel failed to meet conference and certification requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 28, 2001 | |
|
25202-3-II
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Bishop v. Jefferson Title Co. Inc.
Plaintiff produced sufficient evidence showing real estate closing officer exceed scope of limited practice of law, thereby precluding summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 28, 2001 | |
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99-56940
|
Gritchen v. Collier
Citizen fails to state claim when police officer wasn't acting under color of state law in threatening defamation suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-55700
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Ordonez v. Johnson
Court abuses discretion in dismissing complaint for failure to timely file when petitioner constructively filed first amended complaint five days before deadline. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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99-56865
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Herman Family Revocable Trust v. Teddy Bear
In case where federal district court found it lacked admiralty jurisdiction, it also lacked supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-56216
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Calhoun v. Stahl
Denial to proceed in forma pauperis is proper where accused parties are immune from suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-1028
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Garrett v. Stratman
Appeals court lacks jurisdiction to review summary judgment on qualified immunity matter decided solely on sufficiency of evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-7039
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Bowen v. Amoco Pipeline Co.
Among other things, parties may not contract for expanded judicial review of arbitration awards. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-55396
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City of Los Angeles v. Kaiser International
Court lacks jurisdiction to hear interlocutory appeal when party failed to obtain certification from district court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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00-35100
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S.V. v. Sherwood School District
Tuition-reimbursement claim brought pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is governed by two-year statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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99-56130
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Breed v. Hughes Aircraft Company
Federal Circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction over complaint that includes patent law claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2001 | |
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00-1302
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John Roe #2 v. Ogden
Law school graduates who have not yet taken bar exam are entitled to file lawsuit challenging questions on bar application. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2001 |
