| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-2195
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U.S. v. Molina-Barajas
Order |
|
Sep. 22, 2002 | ||
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01-56879
|
Southern California Edison Co. v. Lynch
Order |
|
Sep. 22, 2002 | ||
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B150125
|
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Trial court prematurely entered summary judgment against bail bond surety before extended 180-day period expired. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 19, 2002 | |
|
B153508
|
Hunter v. L.A. County Civil Service Commission (County of Los Angeles)
L.A. County Civil Service Commission lacked jurisdiction to hear appeal regarding denial of promotion. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Sep. 19, 2002 | |
|
B146793
|
People v. Barber
Defendant must be retried because court conducted inadequate inquiry regarding possible juror misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 19, 2002 | |
|
S095213
|
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 | |
|
S090420
|
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 | |
|
S091459
|
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 | |
|
01-6131
|
Jackson v. Mullin
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-4042
|
US v. Leon
Order |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-3347
|
U.S. v. Buckley
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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S108103
|
In re Dalton
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-1418
|
Aguilar v. Basin Resources, Inc.
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-1598
|
U.S. v. Bryant
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-7145
|
Cameron v. Barnhart
Order |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-6394
|
Meeker v. Ward
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-6275
|
Maultsby v. State of Oklahoma
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-6352
|
Conkle v. Potter
Order |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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02-1144
|
US v. Horney
Order |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-4116
|
US v. Card
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
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01-6264
|
US v. Luna-Martinez
Order |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | ||
|
A095040
|
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 | |
|
D036986
|
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 | |
|
A092493
|
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 | |
|
F038781
|
In re Heather B.
Parent, whose parental rights were terminated, may not relitigate daughters' adoptability based on new evidence. |
Juveniles |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
|
D038635
|
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 | |
|
A095772
|
Muao v. Grosvenor Properties
In wrongful termination action, appeal of order compelling arbitration was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-56730
|
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 | |
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01-56045
|
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 | |
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01-10415
|
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 |
