Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G028532
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In re Antonio F.
Juvenile who escaped from probation officers' custody while on field trip is not guilty of escape under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 871. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
B151131
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Basura v. U.S. Home Corp.
Purchasers of homes with construction defects cannot invoke California statute to avoid arbitration agreements that involve interstate commerce. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-16026
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Pronsolino v. Nastri
EPA is authorized under Clean Water Act to require state to apply pollution controls to river. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-55312
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Paige v. State of California
External pool is not appropriate comparative group in determining disparate impact of promotional process of California Highway Patrol. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
A092213
|
Lewis v. John Crane Inc.
In asbestos liability case, defendant's credit from plaintiffs' pre-verdict settlements is reduced for economic damages. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
B148574
|
Ortiz v. Los Angeles Police Relief Association
Employee with access to confidential police files created conflict of interest by having romantic relationship with inmate. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
G028752
|
Crawford v. Huntington Beach Union High School District
School District's racial balancing component of its open transfer policy violates Proposition 209. |
Education |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-1499
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U.S. v. Golyanski
District court abused its discretion in excluding Government's witness as discovery sanction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
G025980
|
San Diego Watercrafts Inc. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
In granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, court erred in considering evidence first submitted in defendant's reply papers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-4063
|
Cliffs Synfuel Corp. v. Norton
Oil shale company's claims are invalid because of failure to perform required annual assessment work. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-50167
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U.S. v. Campbell
Defendant who successfully completed diversion program in exchange for dismissal of charges is not entitled to attorney fees under Hyde Amendment. |
Government |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-55478
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Jacobs v. CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Arbitration proceeding was too informal to have preclusive effect. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-56199
|
Bennett v. Mueller
Order |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | ||
00-36096
|
Okanogan School District #105 v. Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Washington
School districts lack standing to challenge how state spends federal forest funds for schools, roads in forest land counties. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-56444
|
The Lincoln Club of Orange County v. City of Irvine
Nonprofit corporation and city's dispute over purpose of campaign financing ordinance, imposing limit on contributions, is genuine issue of material fact. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-30170
|
U.S. v. Stokes
Amended opinion |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | ||
H022553
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Saratoga Fire Protection Dist. v. Hackett
|
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
99-10092
|
U.S. v. Hermanek
Wiretap and pager intercept evidence which is not properly sealed and recorded is admissible if government's mistake is objectively reasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
B151461
|
Hall v. Court Reporters Board of California
Plaintiff's failure to pay subcontracted shorthand reporters is not unprofessional conduct 'in the practice of shorthand reporting' that would subject license to discipline. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
G027691
|
California Slurry Seal Assn. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Dept. of Industrial Relations did not abuse its discretion in rescinding Slurry Seal Workers' Determination because rates were no longer prevailing wage. |
Labor Law |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
B156424
|
Cox v. Superior Court (Shields)
In medical malpractice case, defendant may not introduce evidence of tax treatment of disability insurance benefits. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
G027492
|
Justin K., a Minor
Driver was lawfully stopped by police officer because brake light in his rear window was not working. |
Juveniles |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
H022046
|
Century Indemnity Co. v. Hearrean
Occurence-based CGL policy provides coverage for damage that may not be discovered until after policy period expires. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
F040070
|
Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Superior Court (Keller)
Manager for rental property must provide rental information about other applicants to party alleging housing discrimination based on race and marital status. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
A094472
|
Carroll v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to assess validity of attorney's lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
D040021
|
Westerfield v. Superior Court (People)
As part of prosecution's discovery duties, prosecution must provide copies of computer and video images depicting child pornography to defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
C039375
|
American Buildings Co. v. Bay Commercial Construction Inc.
Preliminary notice to collect surety bond is sufficient to collect full amount of payment owed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
H021902
|
People v. Hawkins
|
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
S085780
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People v. Crayton
Superior court's failure to readvise defendant to right to counsel does not automatically require reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
S092183
|
People v. Farell
Statute requiring minimum county jail sentence as condition of probation for thefts of cash, also applies to thefts of trade secrets. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 |