Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S117735
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Boghos v. Certain Underwriters At Lloyd's of London
Court will reconsider whether insurer was entitled to arbitration of dispute over coverage. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S117726
|
Cummins Inc. v. Superior Court (Cox)
Vehicle warranty act did not apply to vehicle that was repaired in California but purchased in other state. |
Torts |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S114097
|
Miller v. Dept. of Corrections
Widespread sexual favoritism may create actionable sexual harassment under hostile work environment theory. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B177474
|
Garamendi v. Mission Insurance Co.
Insurers' liability attached after primary and first excess carriers paid total of $1.5 million, despite number of occurrences. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
H027487
|
Daly v. Yessne
Shareholder cannot bring derivative suit challenging acts by directors completed before she exercised option to purchase shares. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
A107574
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City of La Mesa v. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Joint powers insurance authority may retain city's deposit after city's withdrawal from membership. |
Government |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B171255
|
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
F045561
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Jose. P., a Minor
Defendant who 'pushed himself on victim' during intercourse is guilty of forcible rape. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B174888
|
People v. Avila
Prosecutor did not exercise due diligence in trying to secure witness' appearance on morning of trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B180087
|
People v. Jackson
Trial court improperly extended defendant's probationary term beyond statutory maximum. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
A105000
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Bowman v. City of Berkeley (Affordable Housing Associates)
City residents who unsuccessfully tried to prevent housing project are still entitled to attorney fees and costs. |
Government |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S012945
|
People v. Davis
Defendant's convictions for first-degree murder and death sentence are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B171255
|
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S037195
|
People v. Kennedy
Witness' identification of shooting suspect was admissible despite mistakes regarding height and facial hair. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S123766
|
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. MV Transportation
Insurer is entitled to reimbursement of costs it advanced, under reservation of rights, toward defense of action on behalf of insured. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B177852
|
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (People)
Disclosure of documents in sexual assault cases against priests did not violate clergy-penitent privilege. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
B178738
|
Iris R., a Minor
Parent's absence at dependency jurisdictional hearing because of incarceration did not violate her right to be present. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
G033470
|
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard. |
Torts |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
E036823
|
S.B., a Minor
Juvenile court's allegedly belated compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act did not prejudice mother. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S125822
|
Josiah H., a Minor
Appellate court may rule on motion to dismiss dependency case made by child's appellate counsel on basis of child's best interests. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
S120014
|
People v. Rider
Order |
|
Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
S119259
|
People v. Miramontes
Order |
|
Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
S136944
|
People v. Jiang
Order |
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Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
S136207
|
Miceli v. Dept. of Transportation
Order |
|
Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
04-710
|
Opinion of Lockyer
State constitutional provision giving retirement board exclusive power to provide for actuarial services overcomes conflicting city charter. |
Government |
|
Oct. 11, 2005 | |
B174674
|
Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu (Trancas-PCH)
City may not enter into settlement agreement with developer in which it agrees to exempt developer from zoning provisions. |
Government |
|
Oct. 11, 2005 | |
B175665
|
Valov v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Licensee was not entitled to religious exemption from state's generally applicable driver's license requirements. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 11, 2005 | |
04-1467
|
Roman-Roman v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
04-10673
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Trotter v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 11, 2005 | ||
05-199
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Stacey v. Raymond
Order |
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Oct. 11, 2005 |