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U.S. v. Molina-Barajas
Order
Sep. 22, 2002
Southern California Edison Co. v. Lynch
Order
Sep. 22, 2002
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
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
People v. Barber
Defendant must be retried because court conducted inadequate inquiry regarding possible juror misconduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 19, 2002
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