| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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E029426
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First Security Bank of California v. Paquet
Post-judgment order awarding cross-defendant attorney fees was appealable. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B152534
|
Herman v. County of Los Angeles
County must meet with transit authority to provide job for officer who failed to pass sheriff's review process. |
Government |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B147589
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Stokes v. California Horse Racing Board
Horse Racing Board may hold licensed trainer responsible for unknowingly racing unqualified horse. |
Gaming |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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D037416
|
People v. Scott
Discrepancies between petitions circulated and ballot pamphlet versions of Proposition 21 did not preclude electorate from making informed choice. |
Government |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S095918
|
Silo v. CHW Medical Foundation
Catholic hospital isn't liable nor in violation of public policy for terminating employee for using what it considered objectionable religious speech in workplace. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S097344
|
Summit Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Lawyers Title Co.
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B152162
|
People v. Johnson
Trial court properly instructed jury on difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B150933
|
People v. Northup
Since prosecutor did not possess personnel files, there was no duty to determine whether they contained favorable or material evidence for defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
|
H022025
|
Prudential Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Dunniway)
Medical coverage is properly denied to dependent who was not "enrolled as a full-time student in school." |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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F036017
|
Jefferson v. County of Kern
In action against county, plaintiff is entitled to jury determination on factual issue of dates of accrual of causes of action. |
Government |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S081791
|
Zelig v. County of Los Angeles
Public entities are not liable for alleged violation of civil rights of decedent who was fatally shot inside courtroom. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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G025767
|
People v. Gonzalez
|
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-7037
|
Tyree v. Ward
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-3385
|
Killian v. Barnhart
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-2157
|
McCook v. Springer School District
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-17303
|
Adonican v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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F034831
|
People v. Garcia
Appellate court signals future increase of memorandum opinions for unpublished cases. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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H022553
|
Saratoga Fire Protection Dist. v. Hackett
Statutory date of valuation may be ignored if property sought through eminent domain substantially increases in value before trial. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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D037859
|
People v. Shaw
Defendant does not have reasonable expectation of privacy in hole in ground in common area of his apartment complex. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B147471
|
Wang v. Massey Chevrolet
Parole evidence rule does not provide defense for claim brought under Consumer Legal Remedies Act. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
|
A093521
|
Jersey v. John Muir Medical Center
Hospital does not violate 'fundamental public policy' when it terminates at-will employee who refuses to dismiss her suit against former patient. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
|
C039614
|
State Water Resources Control Board v. Superior Court of Yuba County (Browns Valley Irrigation District)
Attorney General may represent Board if other state agency in underlying proceeding retains separate counsel to avoid prohibited dual representation. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
|
D035591
|
People v. Massicot
Conviction for indecent exposure requires display of bare genitals. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B148305
|
Banks v. Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers & Chrisman
Order sustaining demurrer without leave to amend does not bar award of sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 128.7. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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D037347
|
Tomlinson v. Qualcomm Inc.
Employee laid off while on maternity leave fails to establish discrimination claim. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
|
S097450
|
Hambarian v. Superior Court of Orange County (People)
Court properly declined to disqualify District Attorney for accepting assistance of forensic accountant employed and compensated by victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S098428
|
Young v. Raley's Inc.
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B139753
|
People v. Gofman
Court erred in dismissing counts of state indictment that were not based on same acts alleged in federal indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B146996
|
Estate of Forthmann
Beneficiary's third request to conduct discovery regarding testamentary trust was property denied. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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G028809
|
County of Orange v. Quinn
'Five-year rule' does not apply to cases in which a pendente lite child support order is obtained. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 |
