Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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H024218
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Cheek v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant convicted in multiple counties may be committed as sexually violent predator in each county. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
G029383
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Bunker v. County of Orange
Petition requesting county to comply with tax code provision addressing valuation of property does not qualify as lawsuit seeking tax refund. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
E030820
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Imbler v. Pacificare of California Inc.
Health insurer cannot compel arbitration of patient's claims for breach of contract. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
A097704
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Haas v. Meisner
Former reserve police officer was not entitled to receive endorsement to carry concealed weapon as 'honorably retired' peace officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
F038121
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American Vantage Companies v. Table Mountain Rancheria
Breach of contract action is not pre-empted by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
E030278
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People v. Hoard
Incidental movement of victims during commission of robbery does not amount to aggravated kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C036184
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City of Lincoln v. Barringer
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
B155411
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City of Hope v. Bryan Cave
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
H023080
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George T., a Minor
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
B160255
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Sanchez v. Superior Court (People)
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
C038565
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Marriage of Gray
In marital dissolution action, request for statement of decision was untimely and trial court had no obligation to furnish such statement. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B154482
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City of Pasadena v. AT&T Communications of California Inc.
Requirement that company remit tax payment to city is satisfied when payment is sent. |
Government |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C040407
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Maffei v. Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System
Employee who quit county job before enactment of statute providing reciprocity among retirement systems is eligible for benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B156948
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Ybarra v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
Workers' Compensation Appeal Board erroneously allowed reduction of petitioner's award by amount of disability retirement pension. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
A097861
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Komizu v. Gourley
Blood alcohol result that was typed six days after test was administered was admissible in license revocation hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B157612
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Northrop Grumman Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee's award for psychiatric injury caused by employer's investigation of racial discrimination allegations is not supported by substantial evidence. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
01-653
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FCC v. NextWave Personal Communications Inc.
Bankruptcy Code prohibits FCC from revoking licenses held by debtor in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
01-16239
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Bank of Lake Tahoe v. Bank of America
Nevada waived its Eleventh Amendment immunity for state-law claims by removing action from state to federal court. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
S101003
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Cruz v. Pacificare Health Systems Inc.
Order |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
S094627
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People v. Roberge
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
S102249
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Gardner v. County of Sonoma
Order |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
D039656
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Wasatch Property Management v. Degrate
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
F037422
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Wanger v. EMC Mortgage Corp.
Servicer of loan must use reasonable care to determine correct address of borrower when mailing notice of transfer of loan. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
S094248
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Degrassi v. Cook
Council member cannot recover damages against city officials for alleged violation of free speech rights under state constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C038912
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Kohler v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Employee released employer from sexual harassment claim under FEHA by signing workers' compensation compromise and release. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B158416
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Settlemire v. Superior Court (Settlemire)
Absent consent from both parties, hearing involving domestic issues may not be referred to Commissioner. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B154006
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People v. Jones
Defendant convicted of shooting at dwelling and being felon in possession of firearm may be sentenced for both offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C041271
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Jeffrey A., a Minor
Under Indian Child Welfare Act, tribe must receive notice of involuntary child custody proceeding if child is of Native American descent. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
A091299
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Gauss v. GAF Corp.
Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6 cannot be used to enforce settlement signed by party's agent, instead of party itself. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
00-50422
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U.S. v. Franco-Lopez
Defendant must be resentenced after prosecutor breached plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 |