Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C031974
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People v. Benitez
Terrorist threat may be treated as crime in certain circumstances and is not violation of free speech rights. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B143933
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Calderon v. Superior Court (People)
Multiple defendants charged with crimes arising from separate, unrelated incidents should not be tried together if it would result in unfair prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D036426
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Del Cerro Mobile Estates v. Proffer
Where one party voluntarily dismisses lawsuit prior to trial, other party is entitled to attorney fees on noncontract claims. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B141876
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Ordorica v. WCAB
Worker who is injured on the job but refuses care by employer's doctor violates employer's right to control medical treatment. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B139311
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Stewart v. Colonial Western Agency Inc.
Court didn't err in imposing sanctions against attorney who advised client to refuse to answer questions that could lead to admissible evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D032752
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Piscitelli v. Friedenberg
Attorney who negligently represented client in lawsuit is not liable for punitive damages that may have been recovered in lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A086125
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In re Cluff
Court abuses discretion in denying defendant's motion to strike one or more of his priors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
E025973
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Marriage of Cochran
When husband provides sufficient evidence tracing his separate property used for home loan consideration and school fees he is entitled to reimbursement. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D036025
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Punsly v. Ho
Court ordered visitation with paternal grandparents infringes upon mother's fundamental parenting rights. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A089477
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Cappiello Hoffmann & Katz v. Boyle
Law firm that does not register with State Bar engages in unauthorized practice of law and its contracts with clients are void. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D036000
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San Diego Trolley Inc. v. Superior Court (Kinder)
Patient's disclosure of psychiatric treatment does not waive psychotherapist-patient privilege. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B132634
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Basich v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court properly applies clear-and-convincing standard to evaluate evidence submitted to rebut opponent's motion for summary adjudication on punitive damages issue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D036024
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People v. Superior Court (Preciado)
State fulfilled due process requirements when it conducted mandatory psychiatric examinations of sexually violent predator before prior commitment expired. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A090983
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Ricky T., a Minor
Student who had verbal confrontation with teacher did not commit terrorist threat. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B143615
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Save the Sunset Strip Coalition v. City of West Hollywood
In changing existing road into cul-de-sac, city isn't required to find road is no longer needed for vehicular traffic. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B140917
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Richard A., a Minor
Juvenile court abuses its discretion by placing children in home of relative with previous drug convictions. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A087456
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Traverso v. Dept. of Transportation
Cause of action based on Caltrans revocation of permits for billboards canceled over 25 years ago is barred by statutes of limitation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
H020849
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People v. Zepeda
Wiretap of defendant's jail cell phone, admission of prior offenses, and sentence for firearm discharge do not violate constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B142004
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Eller Media Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Permit Streamlining Act's time limitations are not effective until environmental review process established by California Environmental Quality Act is complete. |
Government |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B141937
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Valencia v. Rodriguez
Dismissal of bankruptcy petition serves to validate settlement agreement entered into while automatic stay was in force. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B142024
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Solovij v. Gourley
DMV hearing officer may not rely on officer's unsworn report to determine whether probable cause for arrest existed. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
S079499
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In re Lesansky
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Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
S085088
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Friends of Sierra Madre v. City of Sierra Madre
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act is required when project is proposed and placed on ballot by public agency. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B147436
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Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital v. Superior Court (Lopez)
Statutory time period for filing peremptory challenge to newly assigned direct calendar judge begins when parties receive notice of assignment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
H020724
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In re Elizabeth G.
Attorney's failure to present oral argument regarding warrantless search did not prejudice juvenile because search was justified by exigent circumstances. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
00-5111
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Dikeman v. Halter
Substantial evidence did not support administrative judge's finding that plaintiff had transferable skills and did not qualify for social security disability benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
99-35378
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Rifino v. U.S. (In re Rifino)
Social worker who is likely to receive salary increases is not entitled to discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
D034285
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People v. Protsman
Expert testimony is properly excluded at trial if no consensus regarding new scientific technique exists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
00-2160
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U.S. v. Clymore
Conclusive evidence that seized property was used in drug crime must be established before court allows equitable tolling of statue of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
00-1240
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Robinson v. Union Pacific Railroad
Arbitrator is entitled to determine that railroad worker who was wrongfully terminated is entitled to reinstatement but not back wages. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 |