Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S057126
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Scott Co. of California v. Blount Inc.
Despite verdict for less than settlement offer, attorney fees provision in contract allows for recovery of preoffer fees and costs. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
S072133
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Daily Journal Corp. v. Superior Court (Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. and Citron)
Trial court doesn't have inherent power to order the release of secret grand jury materials when no indictment is returned. |
Government |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
B126506
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American Continental Insurance Co. v. American Casualty Company of Reading, PA
Where primary insurer provides maximum coverage in wrongful-death action, insured's private insurance company must contribute to settlement too. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
D030834
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Gregory v. State Board of Control
State Board of Control must obtain crime report from law enforcement, if not obtained by victim, under Victims of Crime Restitution Program. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
B122694
|
Rosales v. Depuy Ace Medical Co.
Using broad definition of 'power press', injuries from such machines aren't limited to workers' compensation recovery. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 12, 1999 | |
98-184
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Wyoming v. Houghton
Police officers may search passengers' personal effects where probable cause exists in automobile search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
G016807
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Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded where expert witness declaration didn't provide fair notice of subject matter. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
94-16248 and 94-16313
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Del Monte Dunes at Monterey v. City of Monterey
Plaintiff is entitled to jury trial in inverse condemnation action. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-70267
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Aguirre-Aguirre v. INS
INS must consider alien's serious nonpolitical crimes committed outside U.S. in determining withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-70409
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California Dental Assoc. v. Federal Trade Commission
Private trade association unreasonably restrains competition by using rules to restrict truthful and nondeceptive advertising. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
95-56610
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Gabbert v. Conn
Prosecutor isn't entitled to qualified immunity for executing search warrant against criminal defense attorney. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
94-1579
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe v. Amoco Production Co.
Tribe, as successor in interest to coal reserved to government, is owner of coal bed methane. |
Native American Affairs |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
97-16326
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Roe v. Anderson
Recent migrants are entitled to preliminary injunction against law paying welfare benefits at previous residence rate. |
Government |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
95-56269
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Ward v. Management Analysis Co.
Insurer of employer's employee benefit plan cannot deny benefits for untimely submission of proof of claim. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-17121 and 96-17139
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El Paso Natural Gas Co. v. Neztsosie
Price-Anderson Act doesn't bar Tribal Court from determining its jurisdiction over member's personal injury claim. |
Native American Affairs |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-3380
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Murphy v. United Parcel Service
High blood pressure, treated with medication, doesn't substantially limit a major life activity for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-35002
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Kirkingburg v. Albertson's Inc.
Employer can't require driver who has received federal vision waiver to meet basic federal vision standards. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B108555
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Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co.
Plaintiff allegedly injured by unidentified chemicals can't sue multiple defendants in hope of discovering tortfeasor. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
C027361
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Sierra Club v. San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (Califia Development Group)
Action dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies where plaintiffs didn't request reconsideration of agency ruling. |
Government |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B120188
|
Horwich v. Superior Court (Acuna)
Wrongful death action may be maintained by survivors of deceased uninsured motorist. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B116718
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Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co. v. Reiswig
Notice of intent to sue health care provider doesn't toll limitations period for indemnity action. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
98-184
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Wyoming v. Houghton
Search of purse exceeded valid warrantless search of car and violated Fourth Amendment rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
97-55642 and 97-55650
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In re Real Property Known as 22249 Dolorosa Street
Claimants who successfully defend against even part of forfeiture action are prevailing parties and entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 1999 | |
98-0239
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Ginda v. Exel Logistics Inc.
Highest-ranking employee at worksite may be 'managing agent' for Fair Employment and Housing Act purposes. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 8, 1999 | |
98-4369
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Project Sentinel v. Evergreen Ridge Apartments
Organization's abstract social interests, and it expending funds on litigation to further its interests, doesn't create standing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 1999 | |
97-1499
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Armstrong v. Alicante School
School isn't liable under Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act for disabled student's injuries after ingestion of illegal drugs on campus. |
Education |
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Sep. 8, 1999 | |
98-0502
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Drucker v. Greater Phoenix Transportation Co. Inc.
Motor Carrier Financial Responsibility laws require uninsured motorist coverage for drivers of passenger transport vehicles for hire. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
98-15862
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Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona v. LaWall
Parental consent statute for abortion, containing provisions for intermediate judicial bypass and open-ended medical emergency, isn't constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
97-70894
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Andriasian v. INS
Time alien spent in third country isn't sufficient to support denial of asylum unless alien is firmly resettled in third country. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
97-56217
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Morales v. Cooperative of American Physicians Inc.
California litigation privilege bars suit for negligent and intentional misrepresentation based on responses to interrogatories in prior medical malpractice suit. |
Torts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 |