| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-17123
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Siddiqui v. United States
IRS agent who revealed plaintiffs' tax information to party of 100 people committed one act of unauthorized disclosure. |
Government |
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May 7, 2004 | |
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00-35887
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Cox v. Roskelley
County officials who permitted publication of termination letter without name-clearing hearing are not entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
May 6, 2004 | |
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03-1006
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Prohibition against holding incompatible offices does not preclude county officers from accepting standby appointment or filling vacancies on board of supervisor during emergency. |
Government |
|
May 3, 2004 | |
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02-1593
|
BedRoc Limited v. United States
Sand and gravel are not 'valuable minerals' reserved to United States in land grants issued under Pittman Underground Water Act. |
Government |
|
May 2, 2004 | |
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02-56672
|
Moisa v. Barnhart
At disability benefits hearing, judge's rejection of applicant's testimony regarding pain was clear error. |
Government |
|
Apr. 26, 2004 | |
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02-35691
|
United States v. Blaine County
County's at-large voting system violates Section 2 of Voting Rights Act based on its effect on American Indians. |
Government |
|
Apr. 25, 2004 | |
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03-705
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County is solely responsible for regulating the operation of aircrafts on streets owned by airport district. |
Government |
|
Apr. 21, 2004 | |
|
04-109
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Controversy regarding city council member's residency does not present substantial issue requiring court resolution. |
Government |
|
Apr. 21, 2004 | |
|
02-954
|
National Archives and Records Administration v. Favish
Freedom of Information Act recognizes family members' right to personal privacy regarding their relative's death-scene images. |
Government |
|
Apr. 7, 2004 | |
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98-55594
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Favish v. WDK Office of Independent Counsel
Freedom of Information Act's personal privacy exemption extends to memory of deceased held by those tied closely by blood or love. |
Government |
|
Mar. 30, 2004 | |
|
E032661
|
Williams Communications LLC v. City of Riverside
City unlawfully charged telephone company to install cable in city streets. |
Government |
|
Mar. 18, 2004 | |
|
C042315
|
Westly v. U.S. Bancorp
Law that grants amnesty for return of unclaimed property does not apply to returns made before law was enacted. |
Government |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
|
B162667
|
City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Restrictions placed on airport by Measure A violate state statutory and constitutional law. |
Government |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
|
03-55785
|
Gherebi v. Bush
Executive Branch may not hold uncharged citizens of foreign nations in indefinite detention at Guantanamo without giving them right to challenge detention. |
Government |
|
Mar. 11, 2004 | |
|
02-72578
|
Kalama Services Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Injuries suffered by off-duty employee during foreseeable activity gave rise to receipt of workers' compensation benefits. |
Government |
|
Mar. 11, 2004 | |
|
C043583
|
The National Tax-Limitation Committee v. Schwarzenegger
Writ of mandate may be issued by court to compel governor to correct abuse of discretion relating to energy crisis. |
Government |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
|
03-1107
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Governing board of jointly administered trust fund for city employees need not hold meetings in public. |
Government |
|
Feb. 26, 2004 | |
|
03-1005
|
Opinion of Lockyer
School districts remain barred from imposing fee upon providers of deferred compensation plans to cover costs of administering plans for district employees. |
Government |
|
Feb. 18, 2004 | |
|
03-508
|
Opinion of Lockyer
School board may not avoid conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 by delegating its authority to district superintendent. |
Government |
|
Feb. 12, 2004 | |
|
C042014
|
De Asis v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Trial court correctly found AB 60 did not become law where Legislature and governor acquiesce in retrieval of bill. |
Government |
|
Feb. 11, 2004 | |
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03-401
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County transportation authority may not reimpose retail transactions and use tax for additional period of time without adopting new expenditure plan. |
Government |
|
Feb. 6, 2004 | |
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03-804
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Independent fire districts are eligible to receive funding under Proposition 172. |
Government |
|
Feb. 1, 2004 | |
|
02-56818
|
Diaz v. Gates
Plaintiff suing under RICO for wrongful conviction failed to establish injury to business or property. |
Government |
|
Jan. 27, 2004 | |
|
02-56432
|
U.S. ex rel. Ali v. Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall
Private construction firm is not immune for making allegedly false claims while working for state university. |
Government |
|
Jan. 27, 2004 | |
|
G030056
|
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. v. Superior Court (Dillman)
American prisoners of war who performed slave labor for Japanese companies during World War II are barred from suing under state law. |
Government |
|
Jan. 23, 2004 | |
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03-604
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Member of state commission may not disclose to appointing authority or its counsel information received in closed session of governing board. |
Government |
|
Jan. 6, 2004 | |
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03-901
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Court will decide whether man is unlawfully holding two public offices simultaneously. |
Government |
|
Dec. 22, 2003 | |
|
E029463
|
Eastburn v. Regional Fire Protection Authority
Absent bad faith or gross negligence, fire protection services are immune from liability. |
Government |
|
Dec. 17, 2003 | |
|
02-16535
|
Arizona Libertarian Party Inc. v. Bayless
Arizona's semi-closed primary system which allows nonmembers to vote for Libertarian Party precinct committeemen violates party's associational rights. |
Government |
|
Dec. 15, 2003 | |
|
A102255
|
Teamsters Local 856 v. Priceless
Public employees have legally protected right of privacy in their personnel files. |
Government |
|
Dec. 12, 2003 |
