Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B126081
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In re R.G., a Minor
Court may allow dissemination of information from juvenile court records regarding teacher's alleged sexual misconduct. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
E023787
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People v. Waples
Prior acts of molestation may be admitted as propensity evidence and to show common scheme or plan. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A084875
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Union Pacific Corp. v. Wengert
Comparative equitable indemnity is available only for that portion of settlement attributable to economic damages. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A086721
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Zee Medical Distributor Association Inc. v. Zee Medical Inc.
Contract, which contains language that relationship between parties shall continue until grounds arise for termination, is valid. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
C033834
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Reeves v. WCAB
Rebuttable presumption of industrial causation of heart trouble applies to correctional officers and other employees with duties custodial in nature. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
C031508
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People v. Fradiue
Inmate is not entitled to Miranda warning before interrogation where no restraints are placed upon him beyond those associated with his inmate status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
G021708
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Mitchell v. Blue Bird Body Co.
Buyer of new motor vehicle may recover paid finance charges from manufacturer when electing refund remedy under Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A082687
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Marriage of King
Appellate court may not review denial of motion to set aside dissolution judgment when appeal is untimely as to underlying dissolution judgment. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B128478
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Melvin J., a Minor
Court's failure to make findings required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 777(a) is harmless error after passage of Proposition 21. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B139098
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Medina v. Superior Court (People)
Ten-day grace period of Penal Code Section 1382 begins to run from actual date set for trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
C029608
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Kenneth H., a Minor
Prosecutor may not rescind plea offer where minor has detrimentally relied upon that offer. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B124161
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Humberto O., a Minor
Police may search minor's backpack as incident to minor's arrest for truancy. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A084038
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Duggan's Funeral Service Inc. v. Duggan's Serra Mortuary Inc.
Federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction over Lanham Act claims and, therefore, state court may cancel federal trademark registration. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A087632
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Bugna v. Fike
Contract's forum selection clause applies to nonsignatories who are closely related to contract. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A087430
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Kim v. The Regents of the University of Calif.
University employee's complaint for breach of good faith and fair dealing cannot stand where employment is by statute, not contract. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B128688
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Sakotas v. WCAB
Under Labor Code Section 3208.3(b)(1), establishing test of predominance for psychiatric injury is permissible exercise of legislative power. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A085725
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Dimartino v. City of Orinda
City isn't liable for property damage by storm drain when it didn't participate in construction, management or operation of storm drain. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
F029571
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People v. Jimenez
Multiple counts of forcible sodomy with person under 14 years old requires consecutive sentencing under Penal Code. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B134859
|
James G. v. Superior Court (People)
Superior court has standing to defend validity of its order and may be represented by county counsel in proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A087546
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Roskind v. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co.
Federal law does not preempt claims brought under California's Unfair Competition Law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B136762
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Cimarusti v. Superior Court (Dept. of Youth Authority)
Only juvenile court may compel production of certain juvenile records as requested by youth correctional officers challenging their employment termination. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B135296
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Vasquez v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Fair Association)
Collective bargaining agreement does not contain clear waiver of union member's right to sue employer for statutory claims of employment discrimination. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B130244
|
Beach-Courchesne v. City of Diamond Bar
City must present substantial evidence that project area is blighted to invoke redevelopment. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
F030424
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People v. Paz
Reasonable, good faith mistake about victim's age is not defense to charge of lewd acts upon 14-year-old. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
D033234
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Bonta v. Baker
Trustee's service of notice rejecting creditor claim, and not filing date, commences 90-day limitations period to file suit to enforce claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B128650
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Davis v. Marin
Statute of limitations on medical malpractice claim is extended where notice is served within 90 days of expiration of limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B126896
|
People v. Rodriguez
Judgment may be corrected on appeal to reflect mandatory parole revocation fine even though state fails to timely object to court's ommission. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B134741
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Earley v. Superior Court (Washington Mutual Bank)
Notice to proposed class, that absent class members may be held liable for attorney fees of successful defendant, is improper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
G022200
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Mola Development Corp. v. Orange County Assessment Appeals
For tax purposes, assessed value of contaminated property is not the fair market value of property uncontaminated, minus cost of cleanup. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B132370
|
In re Rosenkrantz
Evidence is insufficient to support prison board's finding that defendant is unsuitable for parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 |