Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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02-73014
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Bojorquez v. Ashcroft
Petitioner's rights were violated because she wasn't given notice that her departure from country would result in withdrawal of her pending appeal. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 13, 2004 | |
02-57006
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Sullivan v. U.S. Dept. of the Navy
District court erroneously excluded proffered testimony of plaintiff's medical expert. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 13, 2004 | |
02-71248
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O'Neil v. Bunge Corp.
Decedent's failure to sign settlement application before death results in unenforceable agreement with defendant. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 13, 2004 | |
02-73395
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Avendano-Ramirez v. Ashcroft
Immigrant who failed to establish good character within five-year period is not eligible for cancellation of removal. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 13, 2004 | |
03-15249
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City Solutions Inc. v. Clear Channel Communications Inc.
Jury verdict of $9.8 million in fraud and unfair competition case is reinstated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 13, 2004 | |
B158391
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Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Mediation privilege does not apply to raw data or 'non-derivative' evidentiary material. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B163970
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Galdjie v. Darwish
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
S106660
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Schifando v. City of Los Angeles
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
B154584
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Murphy v. BDO Seidman
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
D042323
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2,022 Ranch L.L.C. v. Superior Court (Chicago Title Insurance Co.)
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
S099822
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Catholic Charities of Sacramento Inc. v. Superior Court (Dept. of Managed Care)
Catholic Charities' constitutional challenges to Women's Contraception Equity Act are rejected. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
S106843
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In re Jesusa V.
Father was not denied constitutional rights when juvenile court conducted hearing in his absence but in presence of his attorney. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
E032032
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In re Leslie Van Houten
Manson follower denied parole for gruesome murder after court determines nature of crime outweighs other considerations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
G031625
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Franklin v. Dynamic Details Inc.
E-mail messages that accuse plaintiffs of conducting business unlawfully are not actionable as libel. |
Torts |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B162920
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Ocean View Estates Homeowners Assn. Inc. v. Montecito Water District
Subsequent measures taken to mitigate environmental and aesthetic impact of reservoir cover don't satisfy California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B169455
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Fire Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Altman)
Victims of Northridge earthquake are entitled to insurance coverage for building code upgrades but not land stabilization. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
D042716
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People v. Conley
Peace officer convicted of misdemeanor battery is subject to 10-year firearm prohibition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B160875
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Brizuela v. CalFarm Insurance Co.
Insurer may deny claim where insured fails to submit to requirement of examination under oath. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B161845
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McNeill v. State Farm Life Insurance Co.
Policyholder may sue insurer for fraud despite having participated in class action lawsuit. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
H025660
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Amdahl Corp. v. County of Santa Clara
Plaintiff corporation is not exempt from paying property taxes because product taxed is not "business inventory." |
Taxation |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
G031342
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People v. Galland
Trial court abused its discretion in failing to examine in camera sealed affidavit before ruling on motions regarding validity of search warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
A101829
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Hamburg v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
In granting defendant summary judgment based on reasonableness of time, place, manner restrictions, court failed to address false arrest issues framed by pleadings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B160741
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Harris v. Westly
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
D041676
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Anthony v. Snyder (Barratt American Inc.)
Neighbor of real estate development project is not entitled to demand that developer make street improvements. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
D042010
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Blackburn v. Brady
Defendant's anti-SLAPP claim fails for want of necessary prima facie showing that activity was protected. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
D040337
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Brenton v. Metabolife International Inc.
Plaintiff's action for product liability and false advertising isn't subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
F042272
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Association for a Cleaner Environment v. Yosemite Community College
Community college's action constitutes project for purposes of CEQA and requires initial environmental study. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
B156032
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People v. Sales
Defendant's conviction for attempted extortion is reversed due to insufficient evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
A097435
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Portion of judgment awarding personal injury damages against defendants is reversed for lack of notice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
A103502
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People v. Martinez
Defendant's conviction for auto burglary was not 'gang-related' crime that requires gang registration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 |