Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G033867
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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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
G034014
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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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
C048298
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
B178548
|
April C., a Minor
Principles of criminal defendant's right to confrontation do not apply in juvenile dependency proceedings. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
B176881
|
Arredondo v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiff's negligence lawsuit against medical center is barred by three-year statute of limitations. |
Torts |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
S124003
|
People v. Garcia
Jury cannot revisit crime scene after deliberations have begun unless defendant and counsel are present. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
C046096
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People v. Ruiloba
Trial of alleged child molester need not be bifurcated on substantive issues and statute of limitations issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
B175179
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
A106256
|
People v. Middleton
Police officers' awareness that motel resident was parolee justified warrantless search of room. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
G032270
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
S116223
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
S124179
|
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
B167017
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
S116870
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
S129821
|
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 |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
A106034
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People v. Chaney
Threatening public officer is not lesser included offense of making criminal threat. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2005 | |
04-1475
|
Schriro v. Smith
Arizona must be given opportunity to apply its own measures for adjudicating claims of mental retardation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | |
05-608
|
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 | |
01-50082
|
U.S. v. Fernandez
Order |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
S136267
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Marriage of Mathews
Order |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
03-35096
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Ali v. Gonzales
Order |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
02-50355
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U.S. v. Afshari
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
S136693
|
Bear Creek Master Association v. Edwards
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
S136034
|
McBride v. State Accountancy Board
Order |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | ||
B175827
|
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 |
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Oct. 19, 2005 | |
03-35695
|
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 |
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Oct. 18, 2005 | |
A102885
|
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 |
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Oct. 18, 2005 | |
F045816
|
TRB Investments Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Building being renovated is not 'under construction' as defined in insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 17, 2005 | |
H026688
|
Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
National Football League owes no fiduciary duty to Oakland Raiders. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 17, 2005 | |
B178480
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In re Wilford J. Jr.
Notification to parent of dependency proceeding must indicate nature of hearing. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 17, 2005 |