| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B150429
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Kravitz v. Superior Court (Milner)
Pro se litigant can not recover attorney fees through discovery sanctions, but may recover reasonable expenses. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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H020687
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James 3 Corp. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
No conflict of interest is found regarding counsel chosen by liability insurer to defend insured's trademark infringement claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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G028726
|
Cesar V. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Relative placement preference for dependent minors is not limited to reunification efforts, and social worker failed to adequately assess mother's suitability. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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B149357
|
Thrifty Oil Co. v. Superior Court
Gasoline station's two- tier pricing system did not constitute unlawful surcharge. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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B138734
|
Hellinger v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Statute that revives insured's claims for damages stemming from Northridge earthquake, does not unconstitutionally impair contracts. |
Insurance |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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B150183
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State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Superior Court (People)
Court erroneously denies party's motion to examine seized documents and to hear its assertions of privilege in camera. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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B135352
|
Payne v. National Collection Systems Inc.
Plaintiffs may sue for restitution because res judicata principles do not apply to prior unfair competition lawsuit brought by prosecutor. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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G025710
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People v. Britton
Prosecution is not required to give defendant written notice of opposition to motion to suppress. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-6024
|
Neill v. Gibson
No ex post facto violation where crime committed before enactment of statute permitting the admission of victim impact evidence during sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-6384
|
Phillips v. New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Employee may recover from employer as underinsured motorist where employee did not intentionally impair insurer's rights by settling with tortfeasor. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-5134
|
Mauldin v. Worldcom Inc.
Authority to deny accelerated vesting of stock options was not properly delegated or ratified by compensation committee. |
Corporations |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-5223
|
VBF Inc. v. Chubb Group of Insurance Co.
General liability policy isn't required to indemnify and defend for damages arising from breach of contract. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-16582
|
Smith v. Lenches
Voluntary dismissal of federal securities claims did not result in legal prejudice to party that also defended claims in state court. |
Securities |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-50276
|
U.S. v. Angwin
Court doesn't err in refusing to sever trial and in determining that aiding and abetting liability is permissible for bringing in aliens. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-30393
|
U.S. v. Geiger
Among other things, district court had jurisdiction to hear prosecution because leased truck was 'used in' activity substantially affecting interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-17188
|
Deorle v. Rutherford
Amended opinion |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | ||
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99-56581
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Labor/ Community Strategy Center v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Consent decree that settled civil rights lawsuit between bus passengers and county transportation authority was properly interpreted and enforced by court. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-17654
|
Bailey v. Newland
State court's denial of motion to suppress wasn't contrary to federal law, and appellate counsel wasn't ineffective for not appealing issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-55060
|
Walker v. City of Lakewood
Retaliation claim against city by independent fair-housing counseling program is actionable under Fair Housing Act. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-30243
|
U.S. v. Howick
Fictitious currency beared enough similarities to actual financial obligations to support conviction under Financial Instruments Anti-Fraud Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-16007
|
Guthart v. White
Employee is not eligible for health benefits because no detailed written agreement existed between employer and union trust fund. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-10504
|
U.S. v. Herrera-Gonzalez
Sufficient evidence supported jury's conclusion that defendant was actively involved in drug conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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97-35781
|
Devereaux v. Abbey
Violation of 'clearly established' constitutional right must be shown to commence action against state employees asserting 'qualified immunity.' |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
|
108 Orig
|
State of Nebraska v. States of Wyoming and Colorado
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | ||
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00-1566
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In re Beaty (Selinger v. Beaty)
Laches may not serve as affirmative defense in dischargeability proceeding. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Nov. 11, 2001 | |
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00-15444
|
Shannon-Vail Five Inc. v. Bunch
Federal court properly applied Nevada law, rather than law of California, to claims of usurious interest rates and conversion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2001 | |
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01-1114
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Cantrell v. Cal-Micro Inc. (In re Cantrell)
Corporate officer assessed damages for breaching fiduciary duty is not barred from discharging damages in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Nov. 11, 2001 | |
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00-1648
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Kir Temecula LP v. LPM Corp. (In re LPM Corp.)
Automatic stay in tenant's bankruptcy proceeding prevents landlord from enforcing writ of execution for back rent. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Nov. 11, 2001 | |
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00CA1808
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People v. Martinez
|
|
Nov. 11, 2001 | ||
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00CA0470
|
People v. Trusty
Police were authorized to enter apartment where property manager suspected illegal activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 11, 2001 |
