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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 Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
Miller v. Dept. of Corrections
Widespread sexual favoritism may create actionable sexual harassment under hostile work environment theory.
Employment Law Oct. 12, 2005
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
Daly v. Yessne
Shareholder cannot bring derivative suit challenging acts by directors completed before she exercised option to purchase shares.
Corporations Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
Jose. P., a Minor
Defendant who 'pushed himself on victim' during intercourse is guilty of forcible rape.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Avila
Prosecutor did not exercise due diligence in trying to secure witness' appearance on morning of trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Jackson
Trial court improperly extended defendant's probationary term beyond statutory maximum.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Davis
Defendant's convictions for first-degree murder and death sentence are affirmed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Kennedy
Witness' identification of shooting suspect was admissible despite mistakes regarding height and facial hair.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
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
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard.
Torts Oct. 12, 2005
S.B., a Minor
Juvenile court's allegedly belated compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act did not prejudice mother.
Family Law Oct. 12, 2005
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 Oct. 12, 2005
People v. Rider
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
People v. Miramontes
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
People v. Jiang
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
Miceli v. Dept. of Transportation
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
Opinion of Lockyer
State constitutional provision giving retirement board exclusive power to provide for actuarial services overcomes conflicting city charter.
Government Oct. 11, 2005
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
Valov v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Licensee was not entitled to religious exemption from state's generally applicable driver's license requirements.
Constitutional Law Oct. 11, 2005
Roman-Roman v. United States
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
Trotter v. United States
Order
Oct. 11, 2005
Stacey v. Raymond
Order
Oct. 11, 2005