| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S053132
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Mullins v. Rockwell International Corp.
Review granted |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | ||
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S037504
|
Western Security Bank N.A. v. Superior Court (Beverly Hills Business Bank)
Standby letters of credit supporting loan secured by real property are not extinguished by foreclosure. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-568
|
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore, et al.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | ||
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S053965
|
People v. Pulido
Aider and abettor after robbery and killing is not guilty of first degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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S053132
|
Mullins v. Rockwell International Corp.
Statute of limitations runs from actual termination date in any contract action for wrongful termination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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95-17175
|
Gee v. Southwest Airlines
Airline Deregulation Act pre-empts state law claims regarding crew's service but not concerning safety operations. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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G015952
|
Blue Lagoon Community Assoc. v. Mitchell
Property owners seeking to reduce percentage of votes necessary to amend declaration aren't entitled to costs. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
|
G020180
|
Kaufman v. Superior Court (Kanarek)
Litigation privilege bars tort action against attorney for willful silence despite duty to speak. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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96-15078
|
Alpha Epsilon Phi Tau Chapter Housing Assoc. v. City of Berkeley
Rent board can adjudicate landlords' registration fees and penalties which amount to small percentage of budget. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-16373
|
Singh v. Reno
Alien who obtains permanent residence status can be excluded after spending extensive time abroad. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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97-15196
|
Price Road Neighborhood Assoc. Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Environmental re-evaluation is an appropriate vehicle for determining environmental impact of freeway design change. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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95-16666
|
Acri v. Varian Associates Inc.
District court can exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state claims without determining whether it should be declined. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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95-17358
|
Legal Services of Northern California Inc. v. Arnett
Legal services provider doesn't suffer deprivation under Older Americans Act after state's grant to rival applicant. |
Government |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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96-15275
|
County of Stanislaus v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Filed rate doctrine prohibits antitrust challenge to gas quantity imported by utility after federal agency approval. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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96-15933
|
Diviero v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co.
Opinion testimony is inadmissible if expert cannot dismiss other accident causes and cannot explain reasoning. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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97-55164
|
Forde v. U.S. Parole Commission
Order |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | ||
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G015952
|
In re Blue Lagoon Community Association
Property owners seeking to reduce percentage of votes necessary to amend declaration aren't entitled to costs. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
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G020180
|
Kaufman v. Superior Court (Kanarek)
Litigation privilege bars tort action against attorney for willful silence despite duty to speak. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
|
B092920
|
Simon Levi Co. Ltd. v. Dun & Bradstreet Pension Services Inc.
Employer's action against pension plan's contract administrator for breach of contract isn't pre-empted by ERISA. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-80322
|
Nevius v. McDaniel
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | ||
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95-35607
|
Williams v. Babbitt
Reindeer Act of 1937 does not prohibit non-native Alaskans from owning, importing or selling reindeer. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | |
|
95-16872
|
Bankruptcy of Ambanc La Mesa Limited Partnership
Creditor's secured and unsecured claim isn't treated fairly and equitably to allow 'cramdown' of reorganization plan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-15461
|
Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. v. Batarse
Order imposing sanctions must be based on explicit finding attorney's conduct constituted bad faith. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | |
|
S061544
|
Barkhordarian v. Cooley, Godward, Castro, Huddleson, & Tatum
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | ||
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96-795
|
Allentown Mack Sales & Serv.
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | ||
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98-0586
|
Jennings v. Woods
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | ||
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B091398
|
Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
Triable issue exists on whether aircraft parts inspector was fired for complaints about defective parts. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | |
|
98cv1937
|
Cooper v. Garcia
Classifying prisoner as a sex offender, based only on an arrest for a sex crime, doesn't violate due process. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | |
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S079021
|
California School Employees Association v. Alvord Unified School District
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 | ||
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S077929
|
Amplicon Incorporated v. B. Green And Company Incorporated
Order |
|
Jul. 16, 1999 |
