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CalFarm Insurance Co. v. Krusiewicz
Insurer is not liable for bad faith breach of policy when its denial of coverage was objectively reasonable.
Insurance Oct. 25, 2005
Concerned Citizens of La Habra v. City of La Habra (Costco Wholesale Corp.)
Plaintiff who temporarily blocked approval of proposed Costco store is not entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
Rio Linda Union School District v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
New apportionment law applies to case submitted before effective date when award was issued after effective date.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 25, 2005
April C., a Minor
Principles of criminal defendant's right to confrontation do not apply in juvenile dependency proceedings.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2005
Arredondo v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiff's negligence lawsuit against medical center is barred by three-year statute of limitations.
Torts Oct. 25, 2005
People v. Garcia
Jury cannot revisit crime scene after deliberations have begun unless defendant and counsel are present.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
People v. Ruiloba
Trial of alleged child molester need not be bifurcated on substantive issues and statute of limitations issue.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
People's Choice Wireless Inc. v. Verizon Wireless
Cell phone network did not participate in unfair competition when it imposed 'hold-back' period on independent dealers.
Antitrust Oct. 25, 2005
People v. Middleton
Police officers' awareness that motel resident was parolee justified warrantless search of room.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
Salisbury v. County of Orange
Criminal defendant who sues his attorney for malpractice is entitled to have issue of his innocence determined by jury.
Attorneys Oct. 25, 2005
Fitch v. Select Products Co.
Department of Health Services may not assert lien in wrongful death action for Medi-Cal costs for decedent's treatment.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 25, 2005
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Civil Rights Oct. 25, 2005
General Casualty Insurance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' compensation policy of special employer is not available as 'other insurance' when general employer's insurer goes out of business.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 25, 2005
People ex rel. Dept. of Conservation v. El Dorado County (Brunius)
Director of state conservation agency has standing to challenge county's approval of surface mining operations.
Environmental Law Oct. 25, 2005
Sara M. v. Superior Court (Tuolumne County Dept. of Social Services)
Juvenile court can terminate reunification services and schedule permanency planning hearing only six months after services commenced.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2005
People v. Chaney
Threatening public officer is not lesser included offense of making criminal threat.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2005
Schriro v. Smith
Arizona must be given opportunity to apply its own measures for adjudicating claims of mental retardation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 21, 2005
Opinion of Lockyer
Hospital district may not include provision in employment contract with hospital administrator making contract subject to renewal before term expires.
Government Oct. 21, 2005
U.S. v. Fernandez
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
Marriage of Mathews
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
Ali v. Gonzales
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
U.S. v. Afshari
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
Bear Creek Master Association v. Edwards
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
McBride v. State Accountancy Board
Order
Oct. 21, 2005
Brill Media Company LLC v. TCW Group Inc.
Suit by company against bondholders who breached confidentiality agreement to force bankruptcy is not subject to special motion to strike.
Civil Procedure Oct. 19, 2005
Reynolds v. Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Adverse action notice to consumer was required upon insurance rate increase due to consumer's credit information.
Insurance Oct. 18, 2005
People v. Davey
Single act of indecent exposure constitutes only one crime for purpose of sentencing, regardless of number of witnesses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 18, 2005
TRB Investments Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Building being renovated is not 'under construction' as defined in insurance policy.
Insurance Oct. 17, 2005
Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
National Football League owes no fiduciary duty to Oakland Raiders.
Corporations Oct. 17, 2005
In re Wilford J. Jr.
Notification to parent of dependency proceeding must indicate nature of hearing.
Family Law Oct. 17, 2005