Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F043471
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G032638
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Roe v. McDonald's Corp.
Plaintiff who was allegedly assaulted in restroom of mall restaurant failed to establish negligence claim. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G033796
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Romano v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Uninsured motorist provider must cover claim of policyholder who was not compensated by insolvent insurer. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B174101
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Trop v. Sony Picture Entertainment Inc.
Assistant director who was fired while pregnant failed to establish discrimination claim. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G034437
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B168657
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People v. Tapia
Defendant carrying gun on public sidewalk violated law prohibiting possession of firearm in school zone. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
A105488
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B171419
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G033673
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People v. Taulton
Records of prior convictions are not 'testimonial' and thus not subject to confrontation requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
D042950
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
D045823
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Baustert v. Superior Court (People)
Unavailability of trial witness due to vacation does not constitute good cause for continuance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S115738
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
F045372
|
People v. Whitney
Defendant's convictions in Texas for indecency with child were sexually violent offenses under SVP Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
C047871
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People v. Reed
Conviction for attempted possession of controlled substance does not support sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G033119
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
F044054
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
A102620
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People v. Brady
Intervening acts of victim did not absolve defendant of responsibility for victim's death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S119066
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In re Salazar
Exculpatory evidence allegedly suppressed by district attorney's office was not 'material.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S124286
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Snowney v. Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
California court has jurisdiction to hear lawsuit against Nevada hotel for imposing energy surcharge on guests. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
E030401
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People v. Rodriguez
One strike law allows trial court to impose concurrent terms for multiple lewd acts against multiple victims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
A108321
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Hypertouch Inc. v. Superior Court (Perry Johnson Inc.)
Court order requiring class members to 'opt-in' to lawsuit is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B176299
|
Acosta v. SI Corp.
Award of costs must be preceded by itemized review by court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G032727
|
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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G034294
|
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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
A103128
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
A108890
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Carlos E., a Minor
Legal guardian appointed by juvenile court is not entitled to reunification services. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B176464
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
C045691
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Beyer v. Tahoe Sands Resort
'Owner' in rule regarding servient tenement is owner of full legal and equitable title. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S118052
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People v. Thomas
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
B173641
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2005 |