Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S128468
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Clancy v. Comcast Corp.
Order |
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Nov. 18, 2004 | ||
S120337
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People v. McDaniel
Order |
|
Nov. 18, 2004 | ||
C044944
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Smith v. City of Napa
Firefighter who was terminated for cause cannot subsequently apply for retirement benefits. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 18, 2004 | |
S126892
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People v. Narro
Order |
|
Nov. 18, 2004 | ||
02-35422
|
Democratic Party of Washington State v. Reed
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2004 | ||
D038027
|
San Diego Unified School District v. Commission On State Mandates (California Dept. of Finance)
School district is entitled to reimbursement for costs of expelling students under state mandates. |
Education |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
C036988
|
People v. Edmonton
Prosecution did not rely on legally insufficient theory in establishing element of duress. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
B139975
|
Cassim v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Plaintiff's counsel committed prejudicial error by implying that some of jurors were guilty of low level fraud. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
B169749
|
People v. Chan
Sex offender who willfully provided inaccurate address is guilty of failure to register. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
A093759
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People v. Barker
Defendant cannot assert forgetfulness as defense for failing to register as sex offender. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
03-55858
|
Rubin v. Pringle (In re Focus Media Inc.)
Lawyer representing client in bankruptcy matter may receive service of process for client as 'implied agent.' |
Bankruptcy |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
B171891
|
Larian v. Larian
Trial court was required to compel arbitration in absence of evidence of fraud in execution of arbitration agreements. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
G028814
|
Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc.
Foreseeabilty of harm must be determined when childcare center failed to erect sturdy barrier between playground and busy street. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
B159594
|
Morohoshi v. Pacific Home
Trial court erred in refusing to allow jury to find defendant vicariously liable for individual's death caused by negligence of defendant's agent. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
C034110
|
McClung v. Employment Development Dept.
Co-worker created hostile work environment even though conduct occurred outside workplace. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
03-1500
|
Van Orden v. Perry, Gov. of Texas
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | ||
04-5293
|
Deck v. Missouri
Order |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | ||
02-35547
|
M.L. v. Federal Way School District
Team that developed disabled student's education program must include at least one regular education teacher. |
Education |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
02-1028
|
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Kirby Pty Ltd.
Liability clause in maritime contract between manufacturer and cargo transporter extends to railway carrier. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
03-583
|
Leocal v. Ashcroft
Conviction for drunk driving causing serious injury is not removable crime of violence where offense doesn't require showing of intent. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
03-1490
|
President and Board of Ohio University v. Hawkins (In re Hawkins)
Medical student's university subsidy is dischargeable in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
04-1067
|
Bertola v. Northern Wisconsin Produce Company Inc. (In re Bertola)
Prevailing party is not entitled to attorney fees against debtor who involved it in litigation with third parties. |
Bankruptcy |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
04-1081
|
Beneficial California Inc. v. Villar (In re Villar)
Debtor's service of motion to avoid judicial lien did not comply with Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Nov. 16, 2004 | |
03-1514
|
U.S. v. Vargas-Duran
Order |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | ||
04-181
|
Irving Pulp & Paper, Ltd. v. Capital Factors Inc.
Order |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | ||
04-6290
|
Levy v. Fairfax County, VA
Order |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | ||
02-813
|
Green Fire Ins. Co. v. M/V Hyundai Liberty
Order |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | ||
B142625
|
In re Alva
Requirement that sex offenders register annually with local police or sheriff is not cruel and unusual punishment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | |
B145982
|
People v. Wilkinson
Evidentiary hearing is proper to determine admissibility of polygraph test proffered by defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 15, 2004 | |
G029525
|
People v. Briceno
Defendant's prior convictions are not serious felonies for purpose of imposing sentence enhancements on current convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2004 |