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Lohnes v. Astron Computer Products Inc.
Court should have permitted intervenor to cure complaint after underlying action had already been dismissed.
Civil Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Bradley v. Harris Research Inc.
California statute regarding franchise agreements is preempted by Federal Arbitration Act.
Civil Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Brewster v. Shasta County
County sheriff department is subject to Section 1983 liability for actions resulting from crime investigations.
Government Feb. 20, 2002
City of Sacramento v. WCAB
'Fire recruit' is not firefighter entitled to enhanced benefits under Labor Code Section 4850.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 20, 2002
Russell v. Hug
Federal district court may require members of indigent defense panel to belong to California bar association.
Attorneys Feb. 20, 2002
Moore v. California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
"Whistleblower" is protected under False Claims Act from retaliatory acts of employer.
Government Feb. 20, 2002
Irvine Medical Center v. Thompson
Repeal of Medicare's 'carry-forward' regulation did not contravene congressional intent and was not arbitrary or capricious.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 20, 2002
Citizens for Jobs and the Economy v. County of Orange
Initiative that restricts county's ability to convert marine station to civilian airport is invalid.
Government Feb. 20, 2002
Truck Insurance Exchange v. County of Los Angeles
Despite being an additional insured, indemnification is proper since policy did not cover additional insured's negligence in medical malpractice suit.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
Bialo v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Claim for denial of insurance coverage for damages resulting from the 1994 Northridge earthquake is entitled to extended statute of limitations.
Insurance Feb. 20, 2002
In re Karen R., a Minor
Male sibling of female victim of forcible incestuous rape also faced substantial risk of sexual abuse and was properly declared dependent.
Juveniles Feb. 20, 2002
City of Oakland v. California Public Employees' Retirement System
Airport servicemen were properly classified as 'local firefighters' for purpose of pension benefits.
Employment Law Feb. 20, 2002
Marriage of Gance
Husband's concealment of assets in divorce case did not support independent equitable action for fraud.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Green
Post-trial motion to correct sentence must be brought within three years.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Lewitz v. Forath Family Trust
Easement appurtenant to property runs with conveyance of property.
Real Property Feb. 20, 2002
Keenan v. Superior Court (Sinatra)
California's 'Son of Sam' statute isn't overinclusive, and is constitutional, because it only applies to stories sold by convicted felons.
Constitutional Law Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Keller
Defendant's right to counsel is not violated when undercover cop obtains incriminating statements of crimes other than crime already charged.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Keller
Order
Feb. 20, 2002
California Teachers' Assn. v. Governing Board of Hilmar Unified School District
One-time payment to teachers based on one criterion that is neither training nor experience does not violate uniform pay laws.
Employment Law Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Legault
Defendant who pleaded no contest prior to enactment of Proposition 36 is not entitled to its benefits upon probation violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
In re Se. T.
Notice requirement of Indian Child Welfare Act is met by notifying Bureau of Indian Affairs for minors with vague tribal designation.
Native American Affairs Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Cooper
Trial court's restriction of presentence credits for convicted murderer did not circumvent intent of Briggs Initiative.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Ferguson v. Friendfinders Inc.
Feb. 20, 2002
People v. Mason
Court properly imposed separate sentence enhancements for firearm use during robbery and murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 20, 2002
Marriage of Thornton
Husband had no obligation to continue spousal support when ex-wife remarried.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2002
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista v. Rados Bros.
Acquisition of property for redevelopment of blighted area is a public use.
Real Property Feb. 20, 2002
Lynch v. Warwick
Criminal defendant suing attorney must prove actual innocence of underlying charges.
Attorneys Feb. 20, 2002
Hartwell Corp. v. Superior Court (Santamaria)
Public Utilities Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over tort cases against regulated utilities but not over cases against companies not regulated by commission.
Torts Feb. 19, 2002
Bills v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Uninsured motorist coverage for mobile equipment can be imputed to commercial general liability policy.
Insurance Feb. 19, 2002
Entrepreneur Media Inc. v. Smith
Despite registered trademark status of magazine 'Entrepreneur,' exclusive appropriation of the term is not permitted for other mediums.
Intellectual Property Feb. 19, 2002