| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-15772
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Pollard v. White
Missing malice instruction doesn't undermine second-degree murder after mistaken identity defense and intentional shooting finding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35124
|
Shamrock Motors Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over removed state court action to review agency decision solely on record. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-15897
|
Hook v. State of Arizona
Unforeseeable increase in drug abusers as inmates warrants modifying consent decree on gift packages. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-56843
|
Bruns v. National Credit Union
Federal credit union employee's wrongful discharge damages action is governed by Federal Tort Claims Act. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-16160
|
FMC Medical Plan v. Owens
Employee benefit plan's suit against injured employee for reimbursement from his third-party recovery is precluded. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35648
|
Blue Fox Inc. v. Small Business Administration
Administrative Procedure Act permits government subcontractor's equitable lien against agency for money due from defaulting contractor. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-55545
|
Perry v. Los Angeles Police Dept.
Ordinance violates First Amendment by limiting ban on sales and solicitations to persons lacking nonprofit status. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-70780
|
Roundy v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Lump sum payment from qualified retirement plan which is disbursed as optional payment is taxable. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35632
|
Nusom v. Woodburn
Plaintiff may seek attorney fees after accepting offer, despite offer's silence regarding attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35793
|
U.S. v. Check No. 25128 In The Amount Of $58,64.11
Federal government gets forfeiture of city check representing money given to DEA from unlawful drug seizure. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-56758 and 96-55560
|
Eastwood v. National Enquirer Inc.
Tabloids act with malice by falsely labeling interview with celebrity as 'exclusive,' suggesting willingness to talk. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-17235
|
Jacobsen v. Bonine
Perimeter walkways of interstate rest-stop areas are not public fora for First Amendment purposes. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-55316
|
Tarin v. County of Los Angeles
Summary judgment inappropriate to determine if plaintiff would have been promoted but for military service. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-16952
|
Clark v. State of California
Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act are validly enacted pursuant Congress' enforcement clause powers. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-99023
|
Gretzler v. Stewart
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-30393
|
U.S. v. Calozza
Enhancement to determine base of grouped offenses and enhance other grouped offenses is impermissible double counting. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-16870
|
Armstrong v. Wilson
State prisoners can sue officials for rights under Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
94-35534
|
Compassion in Dying v. State of Washington
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-16046
|
Oona R.S. v. McCaffrey
School officials may be liable for failing to stop harassment because asserted right was clearly established. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S062139
|
Kransco (International Insurance Co.) v. American Empire Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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98-8952
|
Fertel-Rust v. Milwaukee County Mental Health Center
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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97-1988
|
Reogas v. Gray
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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98-1332
|
Babbitt v. Crawford
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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98-6678
|
Lemons v. North Carolina
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
|
98-8363
|
Smith v. Ohio
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
|
97-0488
|
Valley Medical Specialists v. Farber
Restrictive covenant provision in employment contract is unenforceable on public policy grounds. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
S060985
|
Valley Medical Transport, Inc. v. Apple Valley Fire Protection District (County of San Bernardino)
Fire district is estopped from asserting right to resume as jurisdiction's exclusive ambulance services provider. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
D025382
|
Bonnie H., a Minor
Juvenile's waiver of 'Miranda' rights weeks after invoking them is valid and doesn't require suppression. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
B081390
|
Shulman v. Group W Productions, Inc.
Triable issue exists whether accident victim's privacy rights are violated by video of ambulance ride. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
95-1723
|
Grimmet v. Brown
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 |
