| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B162846
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Taylor v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Arbitration provision in collective bargaining agreement is not enforceable where there is no clear waiver of right to file suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B164536
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People v. Justo Luna
Under Prop. 21, abstract of judgment for previous conviction may be considered for sentencing enhancement purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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G026941
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People v. Martinez
Court's use of inadmissible hearsay evidence in defendant's trial resulted in harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B154688
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Marich v. MGM/UA Telecommunications Inc.
Parents who were recorded on telephone while learning of son's death may sue television producers for invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B162667
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City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Restrictions placed on airport by Measure A violate state statutory and constitutional law. |
Government |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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D040579
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Brenner v. City of El Cajon
City cannot be held liable for dangerous condition of street based on its failure to install traffic regulatory devices. |
Torts |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B164486
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People v. Cheaves
Conviction for maliciously and falsely reporting planting of bomb is upheld. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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D040421
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Barbee v. Household Automotive Finance Corp.
Employee who was fired for dating subordinate failed to establish case of invasion of privacy. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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H025310
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People v. DeGuzman
Statutory ambiguity did not warrant dismissal of defendant's conviction for numerous counts of explosives possession. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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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 | |
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F041148
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Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical Inc.
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
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G029933
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People v. Pigage
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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B163924
|
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 | |
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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 | |
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A101491
|
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 | |
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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 | |
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B161390
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Dixon v. Regents of the University of California
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
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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 | |
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H025406
|
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 | |
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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 | |
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F040612
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People v. Montes
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Mar. 15, 2004 | ||
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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 | |
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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 |
