| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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13-35479
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Schroeder ex rel. United States v. CH2M Hill
False Claims Act requires dismissal of qui tam relator convicted of conduct giving rise to alleged fraud even if relator only played minor role in fraud. |
Government |
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Jul. 16, 2015 | |
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E059890
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Bridges v. City of Wildomar
City council may alter voting system from by-district to at-large election as approved by electorate for newly incorporated City of Wildomar. |
Government |
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Jul. 15, 2015 | |
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F069100
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California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. California State Personnel Board (McCauley)
The first day on which subject employment commences or takes effect must be included in calculating civil service probationary period. |
Government |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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C075814
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City of Azusa v. Cohen
Loans made by city's utility to former redevelopment agency are not enforceable obligations and ceased to be ratepayer money once the loans were made. |
Government |
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Jul. 8, 2015 | |
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12-55396
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United States ex rel. Hartpence v. Kinetic Concepts Inc.
Relator's role in public disclosure of alleged fraud is immaterial in determining whether relator qualified as 'original source' under False Claims Act. |
Government |
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Jul. 7, 2015 | |
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F069145
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Honchariw v. County of Stanislaus
Inverse condemnation action does not fall within exception to 90-day limitation period because plaintiff failed to allege compensable taking was established in mandamus proceeding. |
Government |
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Jun. 25, 2015 | |
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F069145
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Honchariw v. County of Stanislaus
Inverse condemnation action does not fall within exception to 90-day limitation period because plaintiff failed to allege compensable taking was established in mandamus proceeding. |
Government |
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Jun. 4, 2015 | |
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H040779
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In re J.S.
Legislature's failure to endow 'honorable/dishonorable discharge' determination power in local courts when transferring jurisdiction over youths on probation, though likely an oversight, cannot be remedied by courts. |
Government |
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Jun. 4, 2015 | |
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14–939
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Taylor v. Barkes
Government officials are entitled to qualified immunity for inmate's suicide where there was no clearly established right to adequate screening and prevention measures at time of inmate's death. |
Government |
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Jun. 1, 2015 | |
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12-1497
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Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. v. United States (Carter)
The Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act applies only to criminal, not civil, claims. |
Government |
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May 26, 2015 | |
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G049899
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Jefferson Street Ventures v. City of Indio
City's regulation requiring shopping center developer to keep portion of property undeveloped in consideration of potential future governmental taking constitutes uncompensated de facto taking. |
Government |
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May 18, 2015 | |
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B259392
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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Records generated by Automatic License Plate Reader, which aids law enforcement in criminal investigations, are exempt from disclosure under California Public Records Act. |
Government |
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May 12, 2015 | |
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E058979
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In re Establishment of The Press-Enterprise as a Newspaper of General Circulation
Newspaper that was not printed or produced in Corona prior to 1923 does not qualify for printing exemption; it is not a newspaper of general circulation in Corona. |
Government |
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May 8, 2015 | |
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B259392
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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Records generated by Automatic License Plate Reader, which aids law enforcement in criminal investigations, are exempt from disclosure under California Public Records Act. |
Government |
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May 6, 2015 | |
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B251810
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City of San Buenaventura v. United Water Conserv. Dist.
Fees charged to city by water district are not 'property-related' under XIII D of the California Constitution. |
Government |
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Apr. 15, 2015 | |
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B238618
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East West Bank v. Rio School Dist.
Public works contractor may only recover attorney fees on claim for which they are allowed when there are no common issues with other claims. |
Government |
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Apr. 1, 2015 | |
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A140095
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Protect Our Benefits v. City & Co. of SF
Voter-approved proposition curtailing vested pension rights of city and county employees largely struck down. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 2015 | |
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B251810
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City of San Buenaventura v. United Water Conserv. Dist.
Fees charged to city by water district are not 'property-related' under XIII D of the California Constitution. |
Government |
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Mar. 17, 2015 | |
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A142162
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City of Berkeley v. 1080 Delaware, LLC
Condition in use permit that requires adherence to unenforceable ordinance may be enforced if not challenged by application for writ of administrative mandate within 90 days. |
Government |
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Mar. 1, 2015 | |
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S214679
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State Dept. of Public Health v. Superior Court (Center for Investigative Reporting)
In context of public records access, Long-Term Care Act's accessibilty provisions take precedence over Lanterman-Petris-Short Act's confidentiality provisions. |
Government |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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B246515
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Torres v. City of Montebello (Arakelian Enterprises Inc.)
Controversial contract executed by Mayor Pro Tempore is void ab initio where City Attorney unlawfully deemed Mayor ‘absent.’ |
Government |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | |
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D065971
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Fairview Valley Fire Inc. v. California Dept. of Forestry
California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection need not comply with competitive bidding requirements when hiring equipment from private vendors during emergencies. |
Government |
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Feb. 3, 2015 | |
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A132916
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Bertoli v. City of Sebastopol
City not entitled to attorney fees and costs in connection with non-frivolous Public Records Act claim filed by car accident victim. |
Government |
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Feb. 3, 2015 | |
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B238618
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FTR International Inc. v. Rio School District
Public works contractor may only recover attorney fees on claim for which they are allowed when there are no common issues with other claims. |
Government |
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Jan. 29, 2015 | |
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B252838
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission v. Insomniac Inc.
Public entity may be entitled to disgorgement of profits that came from ticket sales resulting from agreement negotiated by financially interested public employee. |
Government |
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Jan. 29, 2015 | |
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A132916
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Bertoli v. City of Sebastopol
City not entitled to attorney fees and costs in connection with non-frivolous Public Records Act claim filed by car accident victim. |
Government |
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Jan. 21, 2015 | |
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D066229
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Fredericks v. Superior Court (City of San Diego)
Although California Public Records Act does not provide time limitation for certain law enforcement information, public interest balancing factor may support one nonetheless. |
Government |
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Jan. 20, 2015 | |
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13-975
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T-Mobile South LLC v. City of Roswell
City must provide written reasons for denying application for cell phone tower contemporaneously with denial notice. |
Government |
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Jan. 15, 2015 | |
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A139216
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Rivero v. Lake County Board of Supervisors
Lake County Sheriff entitled to independent counsel in dispute with district attorney for entirety of his tenure as sheriff. |
Government |
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Jan. 7, 2015 | |
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B251796
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Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles
Police organization lacks standing to challenge Los Angeles Police Dept.’s policy regarding impounding of vehicles because policy does not conflict with Vehicle Code. |
Government |
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Dec. 30, 2014 |
