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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 Feb. 20, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
State agency may not declare school construction funds are unavailable as long as it continues to apportion funds.
Government Feb. 20, 2002
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State has duty to collect special excise tax even though related motor vehicle tax was repealed.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
Romley v. Arpaio
County Board of Supervisors did not delegate to County Sheriff authority to retain independent legal counsel.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 20, 2002
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
B.K.B. v. Maui Police Dept.
Amended opinion
Feb. 20, 2002
Calvert v. Roadway Express, Inc.
Order
Feb. 20, 2002
Jenkins v. Evergreen National Indemnity Co.
Order
Feb. 20, 2002
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
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
M.W. v. DSHS
Minor may sue agency for negligently examining her for sexual abuse.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 20, 2002
Rideau v. Cort Furniture Rental
Furniture company that contracted temporary workers may be liable for worker's injuries.
Employment Law Feb. 20, 2002
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
Bratton v. Welp
Plaintiff may sue county for failing to dispatch police after promising to provide assistance.
Government Feb. 20, 2002
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
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
Armstrong v. Davis
State prison board was properly ordered to accommodate disabled inmates for parole hearings.
Prisoners Rights Feb. 20, 2002
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
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
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
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
In re Sena
Prisoner's challenge of parole denial should be heard in court that imposed sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Marriage of Hubner
Feb. 20, 2002
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
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
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
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 Feb. 20, 2002
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 Feb. 20, 2002
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 Feb. 20, 2002
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 Feb. 20, 2002