| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-55723
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Libas Ltd. v. Carillo
Customs agents cannot be sued for assessing import duty at incorrect rate. |
Government |
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Jul. 23, 2003 | |
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01-16855
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Webb v. Sloan
Municipal liability is proper because deputy district attorneys acted as final policymakers for city. |
Government |
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Jul. 22, 2003 | |
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00-15144
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Total Procurement Systems Inc. v. U.S. Department of Defense
Freedom of Information Act requires government agency to produce electronic data in 'zipped' format if it is 'readily reproducible' by the agency. |
Government |
|
Jul. 22, 2003 | |
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02-55770
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State Board of Equalization v. Harleston (In re Harleston)
State Board of Equalization waived sovereign immunity by filing proof of claim in bankruptcy proceeding. |
Government |
|
Jul. 22, 2003 | |
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03-205
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff has discretion to furnish copies of arrested persons' 'mug shots' to members of general public including news media. |
Government |
|
Jul. 16, 2003 | |
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02-182
|
Georgia v. Ashcroft
District court failed to examine all relevant factors in determining whether Georgia's redistricting plan violated Voting Rights Act. |
Government |
|
Jul. 9, 2003 | |
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02-35114
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Balser v. Dept. of Justice
Sovereign immunity bars suit against United States trustee based on acts conducted within course and scope of employment. |
Government |
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Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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02-403
|
Federal Election Commission v. Beaumont
Law prohibiting nonprofit advocacy corporations from making direct contributions to certain federal elections is consistent with First Amendment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
|
03-105
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County health system that contracted with Medi-Cal Commission isn't subject to 'reviewed for medical necessity only' statutory requirement unless in contract. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-908
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Security officers employed by community college district may not act as peace officers on behalf of district. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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03-409
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff is granted leave to have judicial determination of validity of county measure imposing term limits. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-722
|
American Insurance Assn. v. Garamendi
California's Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act impermissibly interferes with federal foreign affairs power. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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01-36137
|
Feature Realty Inc. v. City of Spokane
City council's approval of proposed settlement agreement was in violation of Open Public Meetings Act and therefore, null and void. |
Government |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
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02-1101
|
Opinion of Lockyer
California Public Employees' Retirement System may allow its fiduciaries to purchase 'waivers of recourse' coverage from its self-insurance program. |
Government |
|
Jun. 10, 2003 | |
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02-1012
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Opinion of Lockyer
Public entity may accept bid for construction of public works project even though subcontractors' business locations are not listed. |
Government |
|
Jun. 6, 2003 | |
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02-805
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Board of retirement of private company does not have responsibility to administer pension system established for employees. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 2003 | |
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03-315
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Lawsuit to remove school district official who does not reside in district is in public interest. |
Government |
|
Jun. 3, 2003 | |
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02-55119
|
Bernstein v. Lopez
School superintendent enjoys qualified immunity from lawsuit of school principals challenging reassignment. |
Government |
|
May 30, 2003 | |
|
D039093
|
Davis v. City of San Diego
City may not publicly disclose reports of citizens' review board on police practices. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
G031750
|
People v. County of Orange
County charter that permits voters to fill vacant spot on board of supervisors is constitutional. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
B156195
|
Plotkin v. Sajahtera Inc.
Hotel did not violate city ordinance by charging guests for valet parking. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
B156528
|
Bradley v. Perrodin
Runoff election ballot that used same randomized listing of candidates as did primary ballot was lawful. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
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01-615
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Two parcels of land were legally created when public agency used eminent domain to acquire land in 1965. |
Government |
|
May 20, 2003 | |
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02-613
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Payment of annual professional dues by state agency does not bar employee from engaging in 'outside' employment. |
Government |
|
Apr. 14, 2003 | |
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03-106
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Whether remainder of unexpired senatorial term constitutes 'less than half the term' is measured from date senator took oath of office. |
Government |
|
Apr. 10, 2003 | |
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00-56330
|
Blaxland v. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Given executive nature of extradition process, Australia did not impliedly waive sovereign immunity by extraditing plaintiff. |
Government |
|
Apr. 9, 2003 | |
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01-1437
|
Branch v. Smith
Federal court properly prevented state from implementing congressional redistricting plan. |
Government |
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Apr. 9, 2003 | |
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C038754
|
Trinkle v. California State Lottery
Vending machine that dispenses 'Scratchers' lottery tickets is not an illegal slot machine. |
Government |
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Apr. 8, 2003 | |
|
02-913
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may annually change allocation of Proposition 172 funds among public safety service agencies. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
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02-904
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Muzzleloading rifle with iron sights may not contain fiber optic light gathering system when used to hunt big game. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2003 |
