| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G029660
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Fenn v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Firefighter receiving salary while on disability leave is not entitled to FLSA benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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E032144
|
Brutoco Engineering & Construction Inc. v. Superior Court (United Engineering Technology Inc.)
Court was not required to consider proposed arbitrators who were not certified by Public Works Arbitration Committee. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
F041012
|
Association of Irritated Residents v. County of Madera
County adequately considered environmental impacts in approving construction of dairy. |
Environmental Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
B156776
|
Basurco v. 21st Century Insurance Co.
Class is not certified because common questions of law and fact did not predominate and class action is not superior to individual lawsuits. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
G029912
|
Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Verizon California Inc.
Employee's state law claim regarding paid time off is substantially dependent on collective bargaining agreement and thus pre-empted by federal law. |
Labor Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
H023911
|
Desaigoudar v. Meyercord
Judicial review of corporate special litigation committee's decision not to prosecute shareholder's derivative claim doesn't require consideration of merits of claim. |
Corporations |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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C034163
|
Dept. of Health Services v. Superior Court (McGinnis)
'Burlington/Faragher' defense for employers does not apply to sexual harassment suits brought under California Fair Employment and Housing Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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G030590
|
Florez v. Linens' n Things
Store's improper request for personal identification states cause of action under Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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G030281
|
Hermanson v. Hermanson
No-contest clause, which prohibits removal of trustee, does not violate Probate Code Section 21305. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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E032585
|
Freeman v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Retailer's service fee for non-use of shopping card without expiration date is not unfair business practice nor violation of Consumers Legal Remedies Act. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
A100102
|
Furia v. Helm III
Attorney is not liable for attempting to mediate dispute involving party that he represented. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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C041189
|
California Teachers Assn. v. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Teacher isn't entitled to addresses of witnesses named in confidential investigative report. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
B166917
|
City of Simi Valley v. Superior Court (Bayer)
Police are not liable for fatally shooting suspect who led them on extended chase. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
D040034
|
California Emergency Physicians Medical Group v. PacifiCare of California
Health care service plans that enter into risk-sharing agreements with medical providers aren't obligated to pay emergency service providers. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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G031676
|
Estate of Carter
Trial court correctly set aside final order of estate distribution when two women came forward alleging to be daughters of decedent. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
S111341
|
People v. Billa
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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02-50311
|
U.S. v. Rearden
Defendant's sentence was properly enhanced for transmitting child pornography that portrays sadistic or masochistic conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
00-56803
|
Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles
Deputy probation officer failed to establish discrimination on basis of national origin. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
02-763
|
Barnhart v. Thomas
Elevator operator does not qualify for disability benefits even though her job no longer exists in national economy. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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02-50445
|
U.S. v. Doe
Re-publication |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S118875
|
Anschutz v. Superior Court (Teachers Retirement System)
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S103343
|
People v. Reynoso
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S113068
|
Alvarado on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S114148
|
U.K. Abba Products v. Northbrook National Insurance
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S119591
|
In re Jacqueline P.
Order |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | ||
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S107641
|
Scottsdale v. MV Transportation
Order |
|
Nov. 20, 2003 | ||
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S116795
|
Dvorak-Remis v. WCAB
Order |
|
Nov. 20, 2003 | ||
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S114148
|
U. K. Abba Products Inc. v. Northbrook National Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Nov. 20, 2003 | ||
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S103340
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People v. Reynoso
Order |
|
Nov. 20, 2003 | ||
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S119334
|
Gentry v. Superior Court (Circuit City Stores)
Order |
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Nov. 20, 2003 |
