| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G025519
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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 |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-16021
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Bradley v. Harris Research Inc.
California statute regarding franchise agreements is preempted by Federal Arbitration Act. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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01-15118
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Brewster v. Shasta County
County sheriff department is subject to Section 1983 liability for actions resulting from crime investigations. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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C037880
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City of Sacramento v. WCAB
'Fire recruit' is not firefighter entitled to enhanced benefits under Labor Code Section 4850. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-16999
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Russell v. Hug
Federal district court may require members of indigent defense panel to belong to California bar association. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-55958
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Moore v. California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
"Whistleblower" is protected under False Claims Act from retaliatory acts of employer. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-56319
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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 |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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D037543
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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 |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B134182
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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 |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B146336
|
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 | |
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B149292
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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 | |
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C035486
|
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 | |
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99CA1627
|
Marriage of Gance
Husband's concealment of assets in divorce case did not support independent equitable action for fraud. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0389
|
People v. Green
Post-trial motion to correct sentence must be brought within three years. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0438
|
Lewitz v. Forath Family Trust
Easement appurtenant to property runs with conveyance of property. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B128379
|
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 | |
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C033613
|
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 | |
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S096233
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People v. Keller
Order |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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F035738
|
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 | |
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E028707
|
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 | |
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C037875
|
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 | |
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S092882
|
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 | |
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A092653
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Ferguson v. Friendfinders Inc.
|
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Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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D035933
|
People v. Mason
Court properly imposed separate sentence enhancements for firearm use during robbery and murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B149529
|
Marriage of Thornton
Husband had no obligation to continue spousal support when ex-wife remarried. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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D037231
|
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 |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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D035507
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Lynch v. Warwick
Criminal defendant suing attorney must prove actual innocence of underlying charges. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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A085477, A085482, A085486, A085488, A085495, A085496, A085501, A085502, A085761 and A067736
|
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 |
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Feb. 19, 2002 | |
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00-16369
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Bills v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Uninsured motorist coverage for mobile equipment can be imputed to commercial general liability policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 19, 2002 | |
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00-56559
|
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 |
