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Kong v. Hawaiian Gardens
Order
May 22, 2003
Court House Plaza Co. v. Goodenough
Proposed sublessee is not third party beneficiary to lease agreement.
Contracts May 21, 2003
In re Nikki R.
Social Services Agency failed to comply with notice provisions of Indian Child Welfare Act before moving to terminate parental rights.
Juveniles May 21, 2003
Navellier v. Sletten
Claims protected by litigation privilege do not have minimal merit required to survive Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16 motion.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003
City of Half Moon Bay v. Superior Court (Yamagiwa)
California Coastal Commission did not have appellate jurisdiction to modify permit approval which was issued solely to comply with court order.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003
James v. City of Coronado
Police officers challenging personnel decisions are not entitled to confront and cross-examine witnesses at administrative appeal.
Labor Law May 21, 2003
Davis v. City of San Diego
City may not publicly disclose reports of citizens' review board on police practices.
Government May 21, 2003
People v. County of Orange
County charter that permits voters to fill vacant spot on board of supervisors is constitutional.
Government May 21, 2003
Plotkin v. Sajahtera Inc.
Hotel did not violate city ordinance by charging guests for valet parking.
Government May 21, 2003
Eichenbaum v. Alon
Court may award sanctions to defendant even after plaintiff has lawsuit dismissed with prejudice.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003
Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Medical Group
Lesbian's state claims against doctors who refused to provide infertility treatments are not pre-empted by ERISA.
Insurance May 21, 2003
Ricker v. City of Colton
May 21, 2003
People v. Wheeler
May 21, 2003
People v. Ceja
Court did not err by taking issue of insanity away from jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
Neighbors of Cavitt Ranch v. County of Placer (Bayside Covenant Church)
Environmental impact report that included two projects of proposed development did not violate procedural requirements of California Environmental Quality Act.
Environmental Law May 21, 2003
In re David H.
Juvenile's maximum confinement time cannot includ time for stayed counts of previously sustained petitions.
Juveniles May 21, 2003
Timney v. Lin
Illegal forfeiture provision included in settlement agreement is unenforceable.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003
People v. Frazer
Instruction which told jury that employee who isn't immediately handling stolen property may still be found to possess property was proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. v. Superior Court (Dillman)
May 21, 2003
Bradley v. Perrodin
Runoff election ballot that used same randomized listing of candidates as did primary ballot was lawful.
Government May 21, 2003
Scognamillo v. Herrick
Damage award was speculative because it was questionable whether plaintiff would be required to undergo second surgery.
Torts May 21, 2003
People v. Soiu
Court erred by refusing to place defendant in conditional release program without holding evidentiary hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
People v. Starr
Mentally disordered offender includes individual suffering from pedophilia.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
Olson v. Cohen
Law corporation that failed to register with state bar is not required to disgorge legal fees.
Attorneys May 21, 2003
Riverside Sheriff's Assn. v. County of Riverside
County is not required to provide step salary increase to employees placed on disability leave.
Labor Law May 21, 2003
People v. Burbine
Defendant who obtains reversal of one criminal count is not entitled to decreased aggregate prison term upon resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
Marriage of Abargil
Relocation order allowing mother to move to Israel with son was proper.
Administrative Agencies 2DCA/8 May 21, 2003
Marriage of Cesnalis
Former spouse waived right to terminate spousal support upon remarriage in written agreement.
Family Law May 21, 2003
People v. Banuelos
Instruction permitting jury to find personal infliction of great bodily injury, where person who actually inflicted injury is unknown, was proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2003
The Legacy Group v. City of Wasco
Developer suing for breach of development agreement is not subject to statute of limitations of Subdivision Map Act.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003