Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E031683
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Hamilton v. Martinelli & Associates
Doctrine of primary assumption of risk bars employee's tort claims for injury caused by participation in training course. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
G030304
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Mosby v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Insurer that reported employee to district attorney for worker's compensation fraud may be liable for malicious prosecution. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
110 Cal.App.4th 10
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In re Vitamin Cases
Award of attorney fees in class action suits is remanded to trial court for further review and explanation. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
H025176
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Marriage of Bereznak
Stipulation by parties submitting future child support modification to binding arbitration, is void to extent it deprives court's jurisdiction to modify child support. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
B162023
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People v. Smith
Juvenile adjudication obtained without jury trial may be used to enhance adult offender's sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F041200
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Protect Our Water v. County of Merced (Calaveras Materials Inc.)
Because record to court does not evidence agency's compliance with California Environmental Quality Act, approval of project is reversed. |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
E032839
|
Gilmer v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurance company not required to provide coverage for permissive user of nonowned vehicle. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C039662
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Pacific State Bank v. Greene
Borrower may introduce parol evidence to show that bank misrepresented contents of loan agreement. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
B151800
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Sakiyama v. AMF Bowling Centers Inc.
Owner of facility where 'rave' party was held did not owe duty of care to partygoers. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A097568
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In re Retirement Cases
Court's holding that items of compensation paid in cash must be included in categories upon which employee's pension based, must be applied retroactively. |
Government |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F040610
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People v. Garvin
Trial court was not required to instruct jury regarding special theory of self-defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F039752
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People v. Smith
Resumption of court trial after defendant's competency was restored was not error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F037618
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M.W. v. Panama Buena Vista Union School District
School district owed duty to protect student from campus assault prior to school hours. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F030754
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People v. Pizzaro
Murder conviction based on DNA evidence with inadequate foundation is reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C039919
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Hoblitzell v. City of Ione
City is not vicariously liable for employee misconduct committed outside city limits and for personal motives. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
E031802
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Ralph's Grocery Co. v. California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (Sealer of Weights and Measures of the County of Riverside)
Penal Code prohibits duplicative fines under Business and Professions Code Sections 12023 and 12024 for mislabeling same packages of seafood. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
D041470
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Daniel M., a Minor
Unwed father, whose paternity hasn't been acknowledged or established, doesn't have standing to challenge violation of Indian Child Welfare Act's notice provisions. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A099012
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Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
Landlord is an additional insured under tenant's insurance policy; coverage not limited to liability directly caused by tenant. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C041065
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People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Notice of reinstatement of bail given to bail agent did not require separate notice to surety. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
S109642
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Guillory v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 602(b) may be initiated by grand jury indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
S016719
|
People v. Yeoman
Conviction and death sentence for defendant who fatally shot and robbed 73-year old victim are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
D040622
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People v. Henderson
Defendant was entitled to pinpoint instruction on principles of flight relating to third-party suspect, although judge isn't compelled to draft such instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F041891
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Carrie W., a Minor
Legal guardianship is not permitted by law to coexist with new permanent plan of long-term foster care. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
F037295
|
People v. Floyd
For sentencing under Proposition 36, conviction occurs at sentencing, not when conviction is upheld on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
01-50633
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U.S. v. Crawford
Order |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
01-35500
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Sharber v. Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc.
Tribal courts should have first opportunity to determine if jurisdiction exists to hear action based on Family and Medical Leave Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
02-55758
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Hall v. Director of Corrections
Falsification of material evidence violated defendant's due process rights and he is entitled to a new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
01-70415
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Manjiyani v. Ashcroft
Order |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
02-50592
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U.S. v. Defterios
Court improperly imposed one-month sentence for convictions for two counts of bank fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
01-56447
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Glen Holly Entertainment Inc. v. Tektronix Inc.
Company forced out of business by joint venture of two competitors adequately alleged antitrust injury. |
Antitrust |
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Oct. 24, 2003 |