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In re Sergio R.
Court has discretion to deny deferred entry of judgment despite juvenile's eligibility under statute.
Juveniles Oct. 13, 2003
Vedanta Society of Southern California v. California Quartet
Order
Oct. 13, 2003
People v. Valot
Order
Oct. 13, 2003
People v. Samples
Order
Oct. 13, 2003
People v. Baker
Order
Oct. 13, 2003
Little v. Auto Stiegler Inc.
Minimum requirements for arbitration of unwaivable statutory claims apply also to claim that employee was terminated in violation of public policy.
Civil Procedure Oct. 13, 2003
Alford v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution is not entitled to information disclosed to defense pursuant to 'Pitchess motion.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 13, 2003
Brown v. City of Los Angeles
Burden of proof imposed upon police officer at administrative hearing constitutes denial of due process.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 12, 2003
People v. Bolden
Conviction for first-degree murder with special circumstance and death sentence are upheld.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2003
Mackey v. Bristol West Insurance Services of California Inc.
Cancellation notice insurer issued to insured for nonpayment prior to date on which premium was due was in violation of Insurance Code.
Insurance Oct. 12, 2003
Colores v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether plaintiff was constructively discharged for whistle-blowing.
Employment Law Oct. 12, 2003
In re Taylor
Because nonviolent drug offender had twice violated drug-related conditions of probation, the court didn't have discretion to impose jail time.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2003
Southgate Recreation and Park District v. California Assn. for Park and Recreation Insurance
Administrator of risk-pooling association for recreation districts does not have duty to defend and indemnify suit which alleged breach of contract.
Insurance Oct. 12, 2003
Taylor M. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Juvenile court failed to conduct proper evidentiary hearing prior to dismissal of prospective adoptee's dependency petition.
Juveniles Oct. 12, 2003
Sprague v. County of San Diego
Complaint challenging county's decision regarding subdivision of property must be served within 90 days of decision.
Government Oct. 12, 2003
Jasmin C., a Minor
Insufficient evidence exists to support order requiring non-offending mother to attend parenting education classes.
Family Law Oct. 12, 2003
Alvarez-Gasparin v. County of San Bernardino
Tort damages were properly denied where plaintiff continues to work for county after being denied disability retirement.
Government Oct. 12, 2003
Ricker v. City of Colton
Lessee of city-owned public cemetery may sell cemetery monuments and markers.
Government Oct. 12, 2003
People v. Dale
State may not appeal court order which found 'not true' the allegation that criminal defendant suffered prior strike.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 12, 2003
Dictor v. David & Simon Inc.
Despite oral agreement, plaintiff's damages are limited to liability terms in bill of lading under Carmack Amendment to Interstate Commerce Act.
Contracts Oct. 12, 2003
Richelle L. v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco
Claim against priest alleging sexual seduction may not proceed because claim would excessively entangle court in religious beliefs and practices.
Torts Oct. 12, 2003
Huang v. L.A. Haute
Employee bears burden of proving injury was sustained in course of employment.
Labor Law Oct. 12, 2003
Colores v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
Oct. 12, 2003
Bird, Marella, Boxer & Wolpert v. Superior Court (Reiner)
Client need not allege actual innocence to sue defense attorney over fee dispute.
Attorneys Oct. 12, 2003
Leamon v. Krajkiewcz
Plaintiff did not satisfy contractual condition of seeking mediation prior to court action and thus is not entitled to recover attorney fees.
Attorneys Oct. 12, 2003
Barnard v. Langer
Nonsuit is proper in legal malpractice claim where damages too speculative; sanctions are awarded to law firm for frivolous appeal.
Attorneys Oct. 12, 2003
Fenn v. Sherriff
Grandparents may seek visitation with children despite objections of father and adoptive mother.
Family Law Oct. 12, 2003
Gonzalez v. Spencer
Attorney representing county may be liable for accessing opposing party's juvenile records without permission.
Government Oct. 10, 2003
People v. Floyd
Proposition 36 does not apply to defendants sentenced prior to its effective date but whose judgment was not yet final.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 10, 2003
Richardson v. Continental Grain Co.
Injured worker is not entitled to attorney fees for worker's compensation claims.
Employment Law Oct. 10, 2003