| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-1107
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Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Cities and districts for which county officers assess property and collect taxes qualify as participating revenue districts for 'Teeter' alternative tax distribution method. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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01-803
|
Opinion of Lockyer
State agency may not declare school construction funds are unavailable as long as it continues to apportion funds. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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70829-1
|
Atu Legislative Council of Washington v. State of Washington
State has duty to collect special excise tax even though related motor vehicle tax was repealed. |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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01-0013
|
Romley v. Arpaio
County Board of Supervisors did not delegate to County Sheriff authority to retain independent legal counsel. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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01-0001
|
McDonald v. Thomas
Letter that lacked governor's signature and attestation failed to deny prisoner's request for commutation of sentence. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-17087
|
B.K.B. v. Maui Police Dept.
Amended opinion |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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01-1162
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Calvert v. Roadway Express, Inc.
Order |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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01-5042
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Jenkins v. Evergreen National Indemnity Co.
Order |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
|
70700-6
|
State v. Everybodytalksabout
Defendant is entitled to new trial because character evidence was admitted improperly at first trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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70294-2
|
Rios v. Washington Dept. of Labor and Industries
State labor department was required to institute rule mandating blood testing of agricultural pesticide handlers. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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26377-7
|
M.W. v. DSHS
Minor may sue agency for negligently examining her for sexual abuse. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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47877-0
|
Rideau v. Cort Furniture Rental
Furniture company that contracted temporary workers may be liable for worker's injuries. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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70268-3
|
Barstad v. Pacific Northwest Title Insurance Co. Inc.
Title insurance company has no duty to disclose title defects before issuing preliminary commitments. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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71231-0
|
Bratton v. Welp
Plaintiff may sue county for failing to dispatch police after promising to provide assistance. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
19647-0
|
Erwin v. Roundup Corp.
Employee is entitled to new trial on disability claim because jury was incorrectly instructed on reasonable accommodation. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA2059
|
In re the Marriage of Donovan
Consideration of removal of child should not have been made in context of intact family. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-15132
|
Armstrong v. Davis
State prison board was properly ordered to accommodate disabled inmates for parole hearings. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0002
|
Berg v. Shapiro
Members of hospital's professional review committee are immune from suit when their actions in suspending doctor are reasonable. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99CA2044
|
Wisdom v. City of Sterling
Water meter pit constitutes public water facility for purposes of the immunity under Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
H021820
|
People v. Madeyski
Defendant is not entitled to court-appointed counsel in Penal Code Section 502.01 forfeiture proceedings that are considered civil in nature. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-35596
|
Gandarela v. Johnson
Affidavits of new witnesses fail to provide colorable claim of innocence necessary to pass through 'Schlup' gateway. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
B153471
|
In re Sena
Prisoner's challenge of parole denial should be heard in court that imposed sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B123203
|
Marriage of Hubner
|
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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F034714
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
ARCO, as 'additional insured,' is covered under subcontractor's general liability policy for 'liability arising out of' work performed on ARCO property. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
D036199
|
Ryan v. California Interscholastic Federation
High school athlete has no protectable right to participate in sports under federal or state constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
A091784
|
Jackson v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Recreational use immunity statute bars negligence suit for injuries resulting from kite retrieval from power line. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-30068
|
U.S. v. Gallaher
Treaty regarding hunting rights did not deprive district court of jurisdiction to try Native American for possession of ammunition. |
Native American Affairs |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-35950
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Atonio v. Wards Cove Packing Co. Inc.
District court's findings in favor of employer in final appeal of a 1974 Title VII case were not erroneous. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-56761
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Lucas Automotive Engineering Inc. v. Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.
Relevant market, for purposes of Clayton Act violation, does not require claimant to establish sub-market to proceed with action. |
Antitrust |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-17094
|
Everhart v. Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Co.
Spouse of deceased employee is barred by ERISA from suing third-party insurer for unpaid life insurance benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 |
