| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B094688
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Capitola Land v. Anderson
Relatives taking care of children receiving government assistance are entitled to foster care payments. |
Government |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B105280
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B108196
|
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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B093106
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Daly v. Exxon Corporation
Employee who makes bona fide complaint about working conditions should not be terminated. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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C021697
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Steele v. Collagen Corp.
To establish pre-emption, defendant must prove product complied with Food and Drug Administration guidelines. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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C022700
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Schneider v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is entitled to attorney fees in administrative proceeding to revoke doctor's license. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A073316
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People v. Ramirez
Statute constitutionally allows alleged sexual assault victim to be identified as 'Jane Doe' at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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E017299
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People v. Romero
Defendant's alleged mistaken belief that he was only trafficking marijuana and not cocaine isn't defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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E014967
|
Marriage of Varner
Husband's lack of accurate and complete disclosure of assets during dissolution warrants setting aside judgment. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A073452
|
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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-30357
|
U.S. v. Parrilla
If defendant proves sentencing entrapment claim by preponderance of evidence, gun enhancement is not applicable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-35049
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Johnson v. Baldwin
Attorney's failure to investigate client's denial of rape is prejudicial given government's weak case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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94-15070
|
Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. Ada
Order |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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95-70422
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-36226, 96-36228 and 96-36231
|
Cort v. Crabtree
New interpretation of nonviolent offenses isn't retroactive to prisoners whose sentence reduction eligibility already decided. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-16659
|
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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-16796
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-55864
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Bankruptcy of Coupon Clearing Service Inc.
Creditor's failure to establish agency/trust relationship with debtor allows summary judgment for another creditor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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94-15678
|
Look v. United States
To challenge federal contract award, bidder must demonstrate, absent unfairness, his bid had substantial chance. |
Government |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-15611
|
Ma v. Reno
INS visa revocation decision isn't final for review purposes while appeal pending before Appeals Board. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-56075
|
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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-15852
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Johnson v. Knowles
Direct primary election of county party central committee doesn't meet state action requirement for discrimination claim. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-15932
|
Budget Rent-A-Car v. Decoite
Even absent pending state action, court must consider its discretion to determine insurer's duty to defend. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-55441
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Singer v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurer is liable for not paying policy owner when uninsured motorist's liability is clear. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-15076
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Briones v. Riviera Hotel & Casino
Relief from default for excusable neglect requires considering same factors in motions to extend time. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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S016076
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People v. Holt
Death penalty statutory mitigating factor requiring showing of extreme mental or emotional disturbance isn't vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B104611
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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S052123
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People v. Delgado
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1482
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Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
District court conducting pretrial proceedings cannot transfer case to itself for trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A072765
|
Murphy v. Yale Materials Handling Corp.
Application of statute permitting sanctions for unsupported motion depends on date complaint originally filed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 |
