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Capitola Land v. Anderson
Relatives taking care of children receiving government assistance are entitled to foster care payments.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Ward v. Superior Court (Beverlywood Homes Association)
Homeowner's association lacks authority to record document asserting homeowner's violation of covenants, conditions and restrictions.
Real Property Jun. 29, 1999
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Clark)
Valid waiver of liability agreement bars senior citizen's suit against YMCA for slip and fall.
Torts Jun. 29, 1999
Daly v. Exxon Corporation
Employee who makes bona fide complaint about working conditions should not be terminated.
Employment Law Jun. 29, 1999
Steele v. Collagen Corp.
To establish pre-emption, defendant must prove product complied with Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
Schneider v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is entitled to attorney fees in administrative proceeding to revoke doctor's license.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
People v. Ramirez
Statute constitutionally allows alleged sexual assault victim to be identified as 'Jane Doe' at trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
People v. Romero
Defendant's alleged mistaken belief that he was only trafficking marijuana and not cocaine isn't defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Marriage of Varner
Husband's lack of accurate and complete disclosure of assets during dissolution warrants setting aside judgment.
Family Law Jun. 29, 1999
Alexandria S. v. Pacific Fertility Medical Center Inc.
Child conceived by artificial insemination by donor cannot sue clinic for failing to certify consent signatures.
Family Law Jun. 29, 1999
U.S. v. Parrilla
If defendant proves sentencing entrapment claim by preponderance of evidence, gun enhancement is not applicable.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Johnson v. Baldwin
Attorney's failure to investigate client's denial of rape is prejudicial given government's weak case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. Ada
Order
Jun. 29, 1999
The Manchester Group v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Motion for leave to vacate tax court decision is filed on the date motion is postmarked.
Taxation Jun. 29, 1999
Cort v. Crabtree
New interpretation of nonviolent offenses isn't retroactive to prisoners whose sentence reduction eligibility already decided.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Renteria v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Title VII plaintiff cannot be forced to forego statutory remedies and arbitrate claims absent knowing agreement.
Employment Law Jun. 29, 1999
Williams v. Life Insurance Co. of America
No summary judgment for insurance company given issues of claimant's disability proof and benefits denial notice.
Insurance Jun. 29, 1999
Bankruptcy of Coupon Clearing Service Inc.
Creditor's failure to establish agency/trust relationship with debtor allows summary judgment for another creditor.
Bankruptcy Jun. 29, 1999
Look v. United States
To challenge federal contract award, bidder must demonstrate, absent unfairness, his bid had substantial chance.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Ma v. Reno
INS visa revocation decision isn't final for review purposes while appeal pending before Appeals Board.
Immigration Jun. 29, 1999
Natural Resources Defense Council v. U.S. Dept. of Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service violates Endangered Species Act by not designating critical habitat for songbird.
Environmental Law Jun. 29, 1999
Johnson v. Knowles
Direct primary election of county party central committee doesn't meet state action requirement for discrimination claim.
Civil Rights Jun. 29, 1999
Budget Rent-A-Car v. Decoite
Even absent pending state action, court must consider its discretion to determine insurer's duty to defend.
Insurance Jun. 29, 1999
Singer v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurer is liable for not paying policy owner when uninsured motorist's liability is clear.
Insurance Jun. 29, 1999
Briones v. Riviera Hotel & Casino
Relief from default for excusable neglect requires considering same factors in motions to extend time.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
People v. Holt
Death penalty statutory mitigating factor requiring showing of extreme mental or emotional disturbance isn't vague.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Lessel
In foreclosure suit, court can determine amount of attorney fees, but isn't required to award fees.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
People v. Delgado
Order
Jun. 29, 1999
Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
District court conducting pretrial proceedings cannot transfer case to itself for trial.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Murphy v. Yale Materials Handling Corp.
Application of statute permitting sanctions for unsupported motion depends on date complaint originally filed.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999