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Myers v. Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Immunity statute shields tobacco companies from product liability actions based on conduct occurring in 10-year period when statute was in effect.
Torts Sep. 18, 2002
Naegele v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Immunity statute's protection does not extend to allegations that tobacco companies used additives that exposed smokers to dangers beyond those associated with cigarette smoking.
Torts Sep. 18, 2002
People v. Totari
Defendant may appeal denial of motion to vacate guilty plea when he was not advised of immigration consequences 13 years after imposition of judgment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 18, 2002
Jackson v. Mullin
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
US v. Leon
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
U.S. v. Buckley
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
In re Dalton
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Aguilar v. Basin Resources, Inc.
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
U.S. v. Bryant
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Cameron v. Barnhart
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Meeker v. Ward
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Maultsby v. State of Oklahoma
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Conkle v. Potter
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
US v. Horney
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
US v. Card
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
US v. Luna-Martinez
Order
Sep. 18, 2002
Smith v. Santa Rosa Police Dept.
Lack of knowledge qualifies as mitigating circumstance where owner was unaware of driver's suspended license before loaning vehicle.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Karges)
Individual proof of each class member's reliance on nondisclosure is not required to establish liability under consumer protection laws.
Civil Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
People v. Herman
Soliciting minors to engage in lewd conduct does not constitute violation of criminal solicitation statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
In re Heather B.
Parent, whose parental rights were terminated, may not relitigate daughters' adoptability based on new evidence.
Juveniles Sep. 17, 2002
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Essex Insurance Co.
Insurance company was prejudiced by general contractor's failure to require his subcontractors be insured with him as named additional insured.
Insurance Sep. 17, 2002
Muao v. Grosvenor Properties
In wrongful termination action, appeal of order compelling arbitration was premature.
Civil Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
Brunette v. Humane Society of Ventura County
During objectionable search of ranch, media was private spectator, rather than state actor, and cannot be held liable under Section 1983.
Civil Rights Sep. 17, 2002
In re Broderbund/Learning Co. Securities Litigation
Plaintiffs did not suffer any damages from $15 gain per share and action was properly dismissed.
Securities Sep. 17, 2002
US v. Reyna-Tapia
Delegation of Rule II plea colloquy to magistrate judge with defendants' consent is permissible under Federal Magistrates Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
Dazo v. Globe Airport Security Services
Warsaw Convention doesn't apply to airport security company rendering services to both international and domestic air passengers.
Torts Sep. 17, 2002
Ka Makani O' Kohala Ohana Inc. v. County of Hawaii, Department of Water Supply
HUD's involvement in local water transmission project does not constitute 'major federal action' under National Environmental Policy Act.
Environmental Law Sep. 17, 2002
U.S. v. Ahumada-Aguilar
Alien who was denied right to counsel during deportation proceeding is not liable for subsequently re-entering United States.
Immigration Sep. 17, 2002
Western States Petroleum Assn. v. Department of Health Services
Assessment of drinking water standards was not arbitrary and capricious.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 17, 2002
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Presumption of prejudice is rebutted where jurror mentions '60 minutes' segment and dream during deliberations.
Torts Sep. 17, 2002