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Savannah M., a Minor
Evidence that parents left daughter with acquaintance who sexually abused her does not show substantial risk of future serious physical harm.
Juveniles Nov. 11, 2005
People v. Niroomandi
Employee of unlicensed money transmittal business was properly convicted of receiving money for transmittal abroad.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
People v. Lee
Defendant who fired gun to scare off attacking dogs may argue self-defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Zimmerman, Rosenfeld, Gersh & Leeds LLP v. Larson
Debt owed to law firm that arose before confirmation of reorganization plan is extinguished by payment provision in plan.
Bankruptcy Nov. 11, 2005
People v. Moon
Alleged errors made during voir dire by prosecutor regarding nature of death penalty lack merit.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Regan v. Price
Judicial officer who physically assaulted litigant does not enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability.
Civil Rights Nov. 11, 2005
Denny H. v. Superior Court (City and County of San Francisco Department of Human Services)
Twelve-month reunification hearing continued until 22 months after removal is deemed 18-month review requiring no reasonable services finding.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
Leegin Creative Leather Products Inc. v. Carolina Santiaguin Diaz
Employer cannot establish justifiable reliance or damage in its claim that employee filed fraudulent workers' compensation claim.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 11, 2005
People v. Hilger
Defendant's waiver of custody credits applies to future confinement in both county jail and state prison.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
People v. Cornwell
Defendant's conviction for first-degree murder and death sentence are upheld.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Terry v. Davis Community Church
Church meetings about relationship between youth group helper and teenage member concerned issue of public interest for purpose of anti-SLAPP law.
Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Tommy A., a Minor
Juvenile hit-and-run driver must pay restitution even though insurer paid victim's claim.
Juveniles Nov. 11, 2005
Paolini v. Albertson's, Inc.
Order
Nov. 11, 2005
McKinley v. XL Specialty Insurance Co.
Insurer did not act in bad faith by bringing unsuccessful subrogation action against renter of plane.
Insurance Nov. 11, 2005
Marriage of Freeman
Husband's request for sanctions against wife in dissolution proceeding was untimely.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
Elisa B. v. Superior Court (Emily B.)
Woman who agreed to raise children born to lesbian partner must provide support.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
K.M. v. E.G.
Woman who provides ova to lesbian partner to bear children is considered children's parent.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
Citizens to Enforce CEQA v. City of Rohnert Park (SC Sonoma Development LLC)
Memorandum of Understanding between Indian tribe and city for casino development does not trigger environmental review.
Environmental Law Nov. 11, 2005
Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Pregnant woman who seeks court judgment that her lesbian partner is parent of child cannot later seek to invalidate judgment.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
Alex N., a Minor
Juvenile court failed to exercise its discretion regarding aggregation of previously sustained petitions and setting maximum term of confinement.
Juveniles Nov. 11, 2005
Marriage of Calcaterra and Badakhsh
Support obligation of father who committed perjury at dissolution proceeding was properly increased.
Family Law Nov. 11, 2005
Alexis H., a Minor
Notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act do not apply to proceedings contemplating only family reunification services.
Native American Affairs Nov. 11, 2005
Singh v. Lipworth
Vexatious litigant statute itself authorizes award of attorney fees against unsuccessful vexatious litigant.
Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Amy A., a Minor
Voluntary surrender of parental role and inaction on custody order justify termination of father's parental rights due to abandonment.
Juveniles Nov. 11, 2005
Godinez v. Schwarzenegger
Court may award private attorney general fees for meritorious suit that was catalyst for defendant's changed behavior.
Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2005
Knight v. Hayward Unified School District
School district employee who was denied health coverage for in vitro fertilization failed to establish disability discrimination claim.
Employment Law Nov. 11, 2005
West Coast Life Insurance Co. v. Ward
Insurer properly rescinded life insurance policy due to inaccuracies in application.
Insurance Nov. 11, 2005
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard.
Torts Nov. 11, 2005
Marina S., a Minor
Substantial evidence that child was likely to be adopted supports court's decision to terminate parental rights.
Juveniles Nov. 11, 2005
Title Trust Deed Service Co. v. Pearson
Declared homestead recorded before judgment lien attached becomes part of formula for determining amount of judgment lien.
Real Property Nov. 11, 2005