Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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99-0419
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Desert Golf Cars v. Yamaha Motor Co.
Defense costs borne by upstream manufacturer unless downstream seller's modification is substantial cause of plaintiff's injuries. |
Torts |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
99-0453
|
Doe v. State
Arizona is afforded absolute immunity from suit against suit by parent of child molested by state licensed teacher. |
Government |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35054
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U.S. v. 3814 NW Thurman Street, Portland, Oregon
Where no loss exists, forfeiture of entire equity increase violates excessive fines clause in federal civil forfeiture action. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35189
|
Rounds v. Oregon State Board of Higher Education
Students' free speech rights aren't violated when State university requires payment of fee that supports campus organizations. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-35500
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Hexom v. Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Court has jurisdiction over suit to enjoin collection of disabled parking permit fee since it is not 'tax' within meaning of Tax Injunction Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
96-35285
|
Campbell v. Apfel
Where paternity isn't established, alleged child of deceased insured wage earner can't get survivor benefits under Social Security Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-30140
|
U.S. v. Munsterman
For statute to be unconstitutional as bill of attainder, the legislative act must inflict punishment on named individuals without judicial trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35877, 98-35005, 98-35240
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389 Orange Street Partners v. Arnold
Connecticut's limitations period for tort actions bars claim where fraudulent concealment exception doesn't apply. |
Torts |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-36024
|
Oregon Laborers-Employers Health & Welfare Trust Fund v. Philip Morris Inc.
Health care trust funds lack standing to seek reimbursement from tobacco companies for smoking-related illnesses. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35859
|
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster Local 174
Order |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
97-35054
|
U.S. v. 3814 NW Thurman Street
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
98-35675, 98-35689, 98-35762, and 98-35766
|
McLean v. Crabtree
Denial of sentence reduction request, made by prisoners against whom Immigration and Naturalization Service had detainers, is proper to prevent flight. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-30045
|
United States v. Woodard
Under the Career Offender Guideline, the statutory maximum term of imprisonment is determined after taking into account sentencing enhancements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-35530
|
Paresi v. City of Portland
Where city violates Fair Labor Standards Act regarding overtime compensation, it may invoke 'window of correction' provision to avoid liability. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
99-35004
|
Shalit v. Coppe
In international child abduction case, the wrongfulness of parent's conduct is governed by law of child's habitual residence. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-16228
|
Trent v. Valley Electric Assn.
Dismissing complaint for retaliatory termination of woman who was fired after she complained of inappropriate sexual remarks was not abuse of discretion. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35859
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster Local 174
Dispute between union and credit company over whether client company's subcontractors must employ that union's member is a Norris-LaGuardia labor dispute. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35877, 98-35005, and 98-35240
|
389 Orange Street Partners v. Robinson
Connecticut's limitations period for tort actions bars claim where fraudulent concealment exception doesn't apply. |
Torts |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-35481
|
McNab v. Kok
Sex offender registration statute doesn't place registrant 'in custody' and isn't subject to habeas review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-36161
|
Gatliff v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Ability to work successive short-term jobs doesn't make individual seeking social security 'gainfully employed.' |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
00-0048
|
C.B. v. Sabalos
Abuse of discretion when court does not consider redaction of nonparties' identification when compelling production of medical records. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
98-0294
|
Arizona v. Anderson
Denial of request to rehabilitate jurors removed for general opposition to death penalty is structural error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
S087789
|
PMC INC. v. Kadisha
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
99-4203
|
MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. US West Communications Inc.
State waives sovereign immunity when it elects to approve or reject interconnection agreements under the Telecommunications Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
S087883
|
Circle K Ranch Corp. v. Board of Supervisors County of Santa Barbara
Subdivision map recorded before enactment of state's subdivision laws does not constitute legally recognizable subdivision lot. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
S087875
|
Marriage of Fogarty
Order |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
96-50297
|
United States of America v. Banuelos-Rodriguez
Order |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
98-30303
|
U.S. v. Pasillas-Gaytan
Conviction for falsification of criminal history when applying for naturalization requires knowledge of ineligibility for naturalization or knowing misstatement of criminal record. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
97-30348
|
U.S. v. Beltran
Admission of prior consistent statements harmless error where already made by defendant's counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
99-1628
|
Meronk v. Arter & Hadden
Surplus in bankrupt estate doesn't justify bonus to law firm that shortchanged itself by charging hourly instead of contingent fee. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 21, 2000 |