| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B104490
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Mote v. WCAB
Employer's failure and delay in providing employee disability payments and medical care warrant multiple penalties. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A076244
|
KPFF Inc. v. California Union Insurance Co.
Pleadings do not constitute written notice to insurer of potential claims under policy's awareness clause. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A073752
|
Smith v. Regents of the University of California
Educational benefits justify student organization's use of mandatory student fees to support political activities. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B102453
|
People v. Rose
Aider and abettor isn't entitled to reduction of convictions to misdemeanors despite perpetrator's misdemeanor conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B100300
|
People v. Santiago
Physically-abused child's consent to police entry into home and gathering of evidence is valid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B106780
|
Union of Needletrades v. Superior Court (Taubman Co.)
Shopping malls' rules and regulations governing the exercise of free speech rights are not unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B099657
|
People v. Bierman
Defendant gets resentencing if pre-'Romero' record is silent on court's discretion to strike prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
C022506
|
Connell v. Superior Court (Intersource Inc.)
Company has right to obtain records of unpaid warrants payable to vendors of goods and services. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B109358
|
Ruben V. v. Superior Court (People)
No statutory authorization to arrest juvenile for failing to appear as promised on traffic citation. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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E017926
|
People v. Horejs
Officer has the right and the duty to determine why car is weaving in unmarked lane. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S062706
|
Vivian F., a Minor
Dependency court should give juvenile's aunt preferential consideration in determining appropriate placement for child. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S062618
|
Kaufman v. Orange County Superior Court (Kanarek)
Litigation privilege bars tort action against attorney for willful silence despite duty to speak. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S062391
|
People v. Fernandez
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
|
D020939
|
County of San Bernardino v. Pacific Indemnity Co.
Insurer must defend county in action for damages caused by landfill and pay all defense costs. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
A072329
|
People v. Chandler
Court's consideration of trustworthiness of evidence of victim's prior sexual conduct is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A073562
|
Lewin v. Anselmo
Sureties cannot rescind appeal bond without court order after notice and hearing to beneficiary. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B097161
|
Grant v. Clampitt
Bankruptcy automatic stay provisions aren't applicable to unrelated action for civil harassment injunction against debtor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A072760
|
People v. Mowatt
Hunting knife doesn't qualify as 'dirk or dagger' under statute prohibiting possession of concealed weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B097460
|
Estate of Jimenez
Probate court doesn't have jurisdiction over petition for disinterment and for damages for improper burial. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S055819
|
Marriage of Oddino
Unreduced early retirement benefits cannot be paid under qualified domestic relation order if employee spouse still working. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
G017833
|
Marks v. Loral Corp.
Employers can prefer lower-salaried workers even if result disproportionately affects older, higher-paid workers. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S049304
|
Manuel G., a Minor
Minor is guilty of attempting to deter officer from lawful performance of his duties in future. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S051436
|
Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Continental Development Corporation
Distinction between general and special benefits lacks support under current case law. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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G017833
|
Marks v. Loral Corporation
Employers can prefer lower-salaried workers even if result disproportionately affects older, higher-paid workers. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S055400
|
People v. Macias
Minor's statements at juvenile hearing are admissible for sole purpose of impeachment at defendant's trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S051847
|
Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Rent board's rent increase limitation violates landowner's due process rights but doesn't constitute taking. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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94-56584
|
Liston v. County of Riverside
No qualified immunity for officer who doesn't mention property's sale signs in search warrant affidavit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-10255
|
U.S. v. Solano-Godines
Presentation of false identification doesn't support enhancement for obstruction of justice after illegal re-entry conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-55480
|
Estate of Blue v. County of Los Angeles
Equitable tolling is inapplicable to statute of limitations for civil rights claim after voluntary state-court dismissal. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-30035
|
U.S. v. Beydler
Hearsay exception for statements against penal interest doesn't apply to information given for leniency exchange. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 |
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