| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-733
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Gerling global Reinsurance v. Low
Order |
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Jun. 27, 2003 | ||
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S115864
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Swann v. Daimler Chrysler Motors
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 2003 | ||
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G029800
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Consumer Justice Center v. Trimedica International Inc.
Commercial speech regarding product as natural alternative to breast implants is not public issue within meaning of anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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B157600
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1-800 Contacts Inc. v. Steinberg
Contact lens vendor's claims against optometrist were properly struck under anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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A092551
|
Chavers v. Gatke Corp.
Court did not err when declining to provide jury instructions on group tort liability. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
|
B153994
|
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277 v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Union may compel employer to arbitrate complaint that injured employee was wrongfully prevented from returning to work. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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A096725
|
Hirsch v. Bank of America
Plaintiffs' unjust enrichment claim based on excessive bank fees charged to title companies and passed onto plaintiffs survives demurrer. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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A094900
|
People v. White
Police officer's good-faith error as to vehicle code violations does not form valid basis for traffic stop. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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C040863
|
People v. Esparza
Defendant with drug-related probation violation for underlying offense that is not drug related is ineligible for Proposition 36 treatment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
|
D040084
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Corona v. Amherst Partners
Where prevailing party did not request that arbitrator decide issue of attorney fees and costs, trial court may not make such awards. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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B153102
|
People v. Smith
Tests used upon mixed samples of deoxyribonucleic acid to determine a distinct genetic profile is generally accepted in scientific community. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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E032446
|
Woodside Homes of California Inc. v. Superior Court (Fogler)
Provision requiring homebuyers who sue builder to submit dispute to judicial reference is enforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | |
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S115503
|
O'Hare v. Municipal
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115261
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Riverside Sheriffs Assn. v. Riverside County
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S116811
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Bach v. Superior Court (Gerson)
Order |
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Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115521
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Daimler Chrysler Corp. v. Superior Court (Angelino)
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S116881
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Parr Contracting Co. v. Superior Court (Burns)
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115332
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Shaw v. Wells
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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02-575
|
Nike Inc. v. Kasky
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115867
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People v. Navarro
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115488
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Henley v. Morris
Order |
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Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S116085
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PG & E v. WCAB
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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S115790
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Evans v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2003 | ||
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02-15727
|
Chateau des Charmes Wines Ltd. v. Sabate USA Inc.
Dismissal of action was abuse of discretion where forum selection clauses in invoices were not part of international sales contracts. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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01-56248
|
Sanghvi v. City of Claremont
City of Claremont did not discriminate against Alzheimer patients by refusing sewer service to proposed care facility. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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02-50160
|
U.S. v. Gonzalez
Defendant receiving drug package had no reasonable expectation of privacy in workplace mail room. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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00-55993
|
Gospel Missions of America v. City of Los Angeles
District court must determine whether provisions of charitable solicitations ordinance violate free speech rights. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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01-15098
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Silveira v. Lockyer
Order |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | ||
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01-15195
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Powell v. Galaza
Court improperly instructed jury that defendant's own testimony satisfied specific intent element of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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00-70652
|
He v. Ashcroft
Alien is eligible for asylum because BIA's adverse credibility finding is not supported by substantial evidence. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 24, 2003 |
