Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D035478
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In re Liam L.
Voluntary declaration of paternity entitles male to presumed father status in dependency proceedings. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D033394
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Rattan v. United Services Automobile Association
Punitive damages award not appropriate when based on insurer's collateral obligations as guarantor of workmanship instead of its obligations as insurer. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
G022801
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Neufeld v. Balboa Insurance Co.
Insurance company that fails to disclose statute of limitations may not assert insured party's untimeliness as defense. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
A088653
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Aaron H., a Minor
Biological father's unexcused failure to respond within 30 days of notice leads to termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
A088938
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Barella v. Exchange Bank
Confidentiality condition in defamation settlement offer renders it invalid for purposes of cost-shifting provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 998. |
Torts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
98-70979
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Martirosyan v. INS
Armenian immigrant who would have been required to abuse prisoners of war is eligible for asylum. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
G023526
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Villa Milano Homeowners Association v. Il Davorge
Binding arbitration clause does not prevent homeowners from suing for construction and design defects. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B138356
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Moulton v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (County of San Diego)
County is assessed three separate penalties based on its unreasonable delay in paying worker temporary disability benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
E026550
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Warren-Guthrie v. Health Net
Court erred in relying on California law to deny motion to compel arbitration because Federal Arbitration Act pre-empts state statute. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
C034929
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Adam N., a Minor
Father who fails to establish child's membership in Indian tribe is not entitled to reversal of custody ruling. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
H021818
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Shelia S. v. Superior Court (Santa Clara County Dept. of Family and Children's Services)
Section 388 petition is appropriate vehicle for modifying dispositional order and terminating reunification services. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
A088691
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People v. Perez
Kidnapping with specific intent to facilitate commission of carjacking includes kidnapping to effect escape or prevent sounding of alarm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B137765
|
American National Insurance Co. v. Low
Claims of insurance-company policyholder against insolvent insurer fall within category of covered claim for purpose of determining priority obligations owed by insolvent insurer. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D034076
|
City of Vista v. Robert Thomas Securities, Inc.
Court errs in finding statute of limitations ran when cause of action does not accrue until damages have been sustained. |
Torts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
S025122
|
People v. Staten
Petitioner's claims attacking guilty judgment and death sentence are without merit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B126448
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County of Los Angeles v. Nobel Insurance Co.
When court has good cause to extend hearing to vacate forfeiture and exonerate bail, surety may not vacate summary judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
H020538
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California Highway Patrol v. Superior Court (Luna)
Court abuses discretion by ordering CHP to produce personnel records when defendant does not meet good cause requirement for discovery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
F028186
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People v. Joiner
Statute prohibiting misrepresentation of motor vehicle identification numbers is not lesser included offense of statute prohibiting tampering of motor vehicle identification numbers. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D035392
|
Hooser v. Superior Court (Ray)
Attorney subject to money judgment is not required to disclose information regarding clients to creditors. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D031688
|
Huffman v. City of Poway
Actor injured while rehearsing play at city owned and operated facility has claims for premises liability and negligence against city and production company. |
Torts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
E024523
|
Diffey v. Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.
Color-blind applicant who is not hired as deputy sheriff fails to establish disability discrimination. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D034493
|
Morris v. Employers Reinsurance Corp.
Court erred in holding that ownership exclusion of real estate broker's liability insurance policy applied where broker never completed purchase of property. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
A088858
|
Shubin v. William Lyons Homes Inc.
When unconscionable provision does not permeate arbitration agreement, it can be severed and court must enforce remaining portions. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B139424
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People v. Thomason
Videos depicting torture of domesticated rodents that did not pose health hazard are unlawful. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
A087333
|
Harris v. Lammers
Court reverses award of noneconomic damages to injured owner of vehicle in accident where vehicle is uninsured. |
Torts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
H020624
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Johnson v. Siegel
Pursuant to purchase agreement, home buyer failing to request arbitration before filing suit is not barred from filing petition to compel arbitration. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
S013188M
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People v. Ayala
California Supreme Court upholds death penalty where defendant is convicted of attempted robberies and murders of three people. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B141578
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Martinez v. WCAB
Worker who makes timely request for vocational rehabilitation is not required to participate within one year of final finding of permanent disability. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
G024178
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Catherine P. v. Ngoc P. (In re Anthony P.)
Federal disability law does not preempt state from terminating parental rights of mentally ill individual. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 3, 2001 | |
S059827
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Alvarado v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Jan. 3, 2001 |