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Helmer v. Bingham Toyota Isuzu
Employee who was fraudulently induced to leave prior job for new job is entitled to future lost income.
Torts Sep. 26, 2005
Roe v. McDonald's Corp.
Plaintiff who was allegedly assaulted in restroom of mall restaurant failed to establish negligence claim.
Torts Sep. 26, 2005
Romano v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Uninsured motorist provider must cover claim of policyholder who was not compensated by insolvent insurer.
Insurance Sep. 26, 2005
Trop v. Sony Picture Entertainment Inc.
Assistant director who was fired while pregnant failed to establish discrimination claim.
Employment Law Sep. 26, 2005
Cal West Nurseries Inc. v. Superior Court (A.J. West Ranch LLC)
Duty of loyalty to original client prohibits lawyer from representing second client to any extent.
Attorneys Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Tapia
Defendant carrying gun on public sidewalk violated law prohibiting possession of firearm in school zone.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Borders Online v. State Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization properly determined that online bookstore was required to collect use tax from its California customers.
Taxation Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Pacific Landmark
Manager of limited liability company who participated in criminal conduct while performing duties as manager is not immune from personal liability.
Corporations Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Taulton
Records of prior convictions are not 'testimonial' and thus not subject to confrontation requirement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Huntingdon Life Sciences Inc. v. Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty USA Inc.
Where cause of action alleges both protected and unprotected activity, it will be subject to anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Baustert v. Superior Court (People)
Unavailability of trial witness due to vacation does not constitute good cause for continuance.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Warrick v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Dept.)
'Pitchess' motion need only demonstrate that scenario of alleged officer misconduct could or might have occurred.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Whitney
Defendant's convictions in Texas for indecency with child were sexually violent offenses under SVP Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Reed
Conviction for attempted possession of controlled substance does not support sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Rhodes
Court's failure to instruct jury on self-defense had prejudicial impact on defendant accused of shooting at occupied vehicle.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Calderon
Defendant who fatally collided with other motorist during high-speed police chase is entitled to new murder trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Brady
Intervening acts of victim did not absolve defendant of responsibility for victim's death.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
In re Salazar
Exculpatory evidence allegedly suppressed by district attorney's office was not 'material.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Snowney v. Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
California court has jurisdiction to hear lawsuit against Nevada hotel for imposing energy surcharge on guests.
Civil Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Rodriguez
One strike law allows trial court to impose concurrent terms for multiple lewd acts against multiple victims.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Hypertouch Inc. v. Superior Court (Perry Johnson Inc.)
Court order requiring class members to 'opt-in' to lawsuit is invalid.
Civil Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
Acosta v. SI Corp.
Award of costs must be preceded by itemized review by court.
Civil Procedure Sep. 26, 2005
McCann v. Lucky Money Inc.
Currency exchange business is not obligated to disclose profits or rate at which it purchases foreign currency to customers.
Torts Sep. 26, 2005
Truong v. Orange County Sheriff's Dept.
Defendant's excessive force allegation is invalid because it calls into question validity of her conviction for obstruction.
Civil Rights Sep. 26, 2005
Hosanna Homes v. County of Alameda Social Services Agency
Foster family has right to sever its relationship with one foster family agency in order to be licensed with another.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2005
Carlos E., a Minor
Legal guardian appointed by juvenile court is not entitled to reunification services.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2005
Cramer v. Superior Court of Los Angeles
Sums for transcript preparation may not be considered in calculating retirement benefits for county court reporters.
Employment Law Sep. 26, 2005
Beyer v. Tahoe Sands Resort
'Owner' in rule regarding servient tenement is owner of full legal and equitable title.
Real Property Sep. 26, 2005
People v. Thomas
Order
Sep. 26, 2005
Sunderland v. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Support Co.
Employer is not liable under 'commercial traveler rule' for tort committed by employee at drive-through restaurant during business trip.
Torts Sep. 26, 2005