Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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H024986
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Angelique C., a Minor
Provision for bypass of parental reuinification services applies to both involuntary terminations and voluntary relinquishments. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
H023716
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Van't Rood v. County of Santa Clara
Appellant's petition for exclusion of his property from parcel map was improperly denied. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
E030762
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People v. Grant
Joinder of two charged crimes against property substantially prejudiced defendant and denied him fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
F039948
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Genesis Environmental Services v. San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
Independent contractor may sue pollution control district for equal protection violation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
C040937
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People v. Therrian
Expert testimony regarding use of Static-99 test on sexually violent predator was not subject to admissibility hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
F041148
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Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical Inc.
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
G029933
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People v. Pigage
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
B163262
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People v. Fielder
Prior felony conviction that did not lead to incarceration may be used to enhance sentence despite 'washout rule.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
G030325
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Rus, Miliband & Smith v. Conkle & Olesten
Attorneys who unilaterally withdraw from case are not entitled to share of subsequent settlement proceeds. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B154584
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Murphy v. BDO Seidman
In most instances, shareholders' complaint alleging accounting misfeasance stated facts sufficient to constitute cause of action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B163924
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People v. Maciel
Court rules that language in Penal Code Section 422 is not vague because it provides standard of conduct for activities proscribed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B162439
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Raphael v. Bloomfield
Only portion of workers' compensation award received before marital separation intending to compensate reduced earnings and medical expenses during marriage constitutes community property. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
A101491
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Hoffman v. State Bar of California
State Bar of California did not violate equal protection clause by refusing to allow Arizona attorney from running for board position. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B166658
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In re Amirah H.
Order terminating parental rights is reversed for failure to comply with Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B161390
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Dixon v. Regents of the University of California
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
F034241
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Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages for car roll over that killed three people are reduced to $23.7 million. |
Torts |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
H025406
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People v. Superior Court (Andrades)
Prior juvenile adjudications for robbery that occurred prior to passage of Proposition 21 may be considered under Three Strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
A097435
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Judgment against party who participated in litigation until trial was not entered by default. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
F040612
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People v. Montes
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
B158393
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Roberti v. Andy's Termite & Pest Control Inc.
Medical experts' opinion testimony regarding causation of plaintiff's autism is not subject to admissibility test of 'People v. Kelly.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
A100928
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People v. Hudson
Court erred in declining to order defendant to pay restitution for excess food stamp benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
D041783
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Global Minerals & Metals Corporation v. Superior Court (National Metals Inc.)
Class action certification order is vacated due to existence of potential conflicts of interest between class members. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
C040553
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Paterno v. State
State is liable to property owners for damage caused by collapse of levee. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
G030868
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Abraham v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (City of Buena Park)
Court lacked jurisdiction to hear petition for writ of mandamus against Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
H023828
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Nicholson v. Fazeli
Cross-complaint originating in a marriage dissolution action may form basis for malicious prosecution action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
A101841
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A.I. Credit Corp. Inc. v. Aguilar & Sebastinelli
Law firm disqualified for violating ethical obligation is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
B149573
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O'Hearn v. Hillcrest Gym and Fitness Center Inc.
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
B164733
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Roman v. Superior Court (People)
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Mar. 14, 2004 | ||
B155574
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People v. Grassini
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Mar. 14, 2004 | ||
G031100
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Hernandez v. Gutierrez
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Mar. 14, 2004 |