| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C036703
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People v. Miceli
Court's refusal to provide jury instruction regarding necessity defense was not prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B142502
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Topanga and Victory Partners v. Toghia
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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G030368
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In re Jennifer A.
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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F038832
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Alexander v. Codemasters Group Limited
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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B156183
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Magness Petroleum Co. v. Warren Resources of California Inc.
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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01-56762
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Federal Election Commission v. Toledano
Amended opinion |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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02-99000
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Bittaker v. Woodford
Order |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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B134742
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Henkel Corp. v. Lloyd's of London
Insurer may have duty to defend and indemnify successor corporation if 'triggering event' occurred during time covered by policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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02-469
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Black & Decker Disab. Plan v. Nord
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | ||
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B148121
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People v. Seneca Insurance Co.
If guilty plea entered, court must state reasons for defendant to remain on bail to prevent bail exoneration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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S098242
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Henkel Corp. v. Lloyd's of London
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | ||
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B148827
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Kabehie v. Zoland
Breach of promise inherent in contract case does not constitute requisite extra element to avoid pre-emption by federal copyright law. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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A095827
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San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco
Planning commission may expand redevelopment project to include former Emporium store in downtown San Francisco. |
Government |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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B156151
|
Marquez v. Gourley
Driver who wishes to obtain judicial review of DMV's decision to suspend his license must first request administrative hearing before DMV. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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A093003
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Conlan v. Bonta
Agency failed to establish reasonable procedure for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to be reimbursed for overpayments. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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C035386
|
Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 669 v. G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc.
Workers improperly categorized as pipe tradesmen are entitled wages under fire sprinkler fitter classification. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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B150210
|
Shephard v. Loyola Marymount University
Student athlete on scholarship is not employee of university for purposes of California Fair Employment and Housing Authority Act. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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C037628
|
Kellogg v. Garcia
An easement by necessity arises where U.S. government was common owner prior to conveyance. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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B152450
|
Herbst v. Swan
Law permitting visitation with unemancipated minor sibling is unconstitutional. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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D036401
|
Barratt American Inc. v. Transcontinental Insurance Co.
Developer may recover repair costs from liability insurer even if only a few homeowners have joined in suit. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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B150425
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Hanna v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy sheriff who was denied disability retirement benefits must be reinstated to former position. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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C040423
|
Charles T., a Minor
Juvenile court's appointment of counsel to represent minor's interests in dependency proceeding was proper. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
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G024042
|
People v. Martinez
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Feb. 3, 2003 | ||
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99-30135
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U.S. v. Recio
Court finds insufficient evidence of guilt of pre-seizure conspiracy where defendants' conduct reveals general guilt of post-seizure pick up of contraband |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 2, 2003 | |
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S111876
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Salazar v. Diversified Paratransit Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 30, 2003 | ||
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S105909
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Hagberg v. California Federal Bank
Order |
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Jan. 30, 2003 | ||
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S111967
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Lachappelle v. Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
Order |
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Jan. 30, 2003 | ||
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S111776
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Gallimore v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Order |
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Jan. 30, 2003 | ||
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S112246
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People v. Killebrew
Order |
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Jan. 30, 2003 | ||
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B159157
|
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles failed to comply with requirements of California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jan. 29, 2003 |
