| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S051825
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Asgari v. City of Los Angeles
Immunity from malicious prosecution precludes recovery in false arrest action for incarceration-period following arraignment. |
Torts |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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92-56028, 92-56387 and 92-55089
|
Finley v. National Endowment for the Arts
General statutory value-for-diverse- beliefs standard for judging artists' grant application is too vague. |
Government |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
148
|
Formal Opinion No. 1997-148 (Interim No. 93-0019)
Opinion |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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149
|
Formal Opinion No. 1997-149 (Interim No. 95-0008)
Opinion |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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S009141
|
People v. Jones
Defendant isn't denied due process by his being given antipsychotic drugs to control his schizophrenia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B106120
|
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Taylor)
Insurance company's wrongful tacticswarrant application of crime/fraud exception permitting disclosure of privileged information. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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85-O-12550
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Bragg v. State Bar
Suspension and probation is recommended for attorney for sharing legal fees with non-lawyer. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B106956
|
Chen v. Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B092041
|
Powers v. Dickson, Carlson & Campillo
Arbitration provisions of retainer agreement are enforceable and applicable to legal malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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A075233
|
Blackhawk Corp. v. Gotham Insurance Co.
Subsidence exclusions apply to preclude coverage of defective lot claims by homeowners against developer. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
D021304
|
Lopez v. University Partners
Lessee of property is not liable for independent contractor's injured employee under peculiar risk doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A074044
|
Dustin R., a Minor
Mother's failure to meet goals of reunification plan supports order for long-term foster care. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
C023977
|
Sacramento Municipal Utility District v. Solano County
Performance of governmental function by public agency doesn't constitute business transaction for tax purposes. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
C023548
|
County of San Joaquin v. State Water Resources Control Board (United States)
Water permits challenge is dismissed after indispensable party, Bureau of Reclamation, refuses to waive sovereign immunity. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A071513
|
Clayton v. United Services Automobile Assoc.
Emotional distress need not arise from financial hardship traceable to nonpayment of insured's claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B100375
|
Nowlin v. DMV
DMV can require new and renewal applicants for driver's licenses to disclose their social security numbers. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
H015792
|
People v. Fioretti
Registered sex offender must inform authorities of residence change despite probation discharge and record clearance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
B105686
|
Wright v. Stang Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer has duty to warn of dangerous, foreseeable 'mismatch' of product with unsuitable mounting attachments. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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92-56404
|
Fadem v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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D022333
|
Padgett v. Phariss
Realtor has no duty to inquire of homeowners' association whether property has construction defects. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
B101317
|
Newman v. Union Oil Co. of California
Recording driver's license numbers on pre-printed credit card forms is prohibited except in limited circumstances. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
H015082
|
Homes v. City of San Jose
City's determination ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act must be supported by evidence. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-542
|
McMillian v. Monroe County
Alabama sheriffs, when executing law enforcement duties, represent the state, not their counties. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-896
|
Jefferson Cty. v. Acker
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
|
96-936
|
Anaheim CA v. CA Credit Union League
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-1579
|
Brogan v. U.S.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-1400
|
California, et al. v. Deep Sea Research, Inc.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-8796
|
Vey v. Clinton
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-1569
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Bogan v. Scott-Harris
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-1581
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South Dakota v. Yankton Sioux Tribe, et al.
Certiorari granted |
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Jun. 26, 1999 |
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