| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G015833
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People v. Peoples
Attorney cannot represent her brother accused of assaulting father of her children who were witnesses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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94-16597 and 95-16171
|
Robert E. Blake Inc. v. Excel Environmental
State law governs indemnity claim against mothballed-ship contractor by injured subcontractor's employee. |
Maritime Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-17060
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Bankruptcy of Endy
Insufficient estate assets require prorating trustee's fees and Chapter 7 expenses, with priority over Chapter 11 expenses. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-30230 and 95-30236
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U.S. v. Lopez
Under Sentencing Guidelines, conspiracy and money-laundering convictions of drug trafficker should be grouped. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B083585
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Martin v. County of Los Angeles
Action for equitable indemnity is legal action seeking legal relief, entitling plaintiff to jury trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-928
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Atherton v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
For savings institution's officers and directors' liability, state standard prevails if stricter than federal gross negligence standard. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-259
|
Walters v. Metropolitan Educational Enterprises Inc.
Title VII requires employ of 15 or more for each working day, 20 or more weeks during year. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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S054594
|
California Kiwifruit Commission v. Moss
Assessment on kiwifruit handlers to fund state-run marketing and promotional operation violates first amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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S056513
|
People v. Montero
Vehicle asportation after victim dispossession isn't required element of carjacking. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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G021018
|
Kimberly F., a Minor
Juvenile court cannot refuse to modify parental termination order based on mother's 'narcissistic personality.' |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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G019291
|
McGee v. City of Laguna Beach
City is immune from liability after fleeing suspect crashes during police pursuit, causing boy's quadriplegia. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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E018206
|
People v. Johns
Molested child can testify with mother sitting next to him without violating defendant's confrontation right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
D025447
|
People v. McCleod
Sufficient evidence supports defendant's conviction for failure to register as sex offender after changing residence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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A073267
|
People v. Early
Trial court's instruction erroneously removes element of crime from jury's consideration, but error is harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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S056981
|
People v. Scheid
Murder scene photograph is admissible as relevant to government case and probative value outweighs potential prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
C023691
|
Campbell v. California State Personnel Board (California Department of General Services)
State's interest in harmonious operation of its agencies outweighs employee's free speech interests. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
D026633
|
Cause v. City of San Diego
Actual Brown Act controversy exists after citizen group challenges acts of city council in closed session. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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D026633
|
Cause v. City of San Diego
Actual Brown Act controversy exists after citizen group challenges acts of city council in closed session. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B107959
|
Cooper v. Superior Court (Roberson)
Plaintiff seeking punitive damages for sexual battery by gynecologist must get order to file claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
E018912
|
People v. Dalvito
Restitution award is warranted even though victim's loss from stolen item was discharged in bankruptcy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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S062209
|
People v. Lee
Instructing jury on incorrect theory to reduce killing from murder to manslaughter is harmful error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
S062627
|
Calatayud III v. State of California
Exception to firefighter rule allows recovery of another agency. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B097333
|
Brooks v. St. Mary Hospital
Federal law bars hospital from asserting lien on patient's lawsuit recovery once Medi-Cal payments accepted. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B099119
|
Brundage v. County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor
Termination of employee who abandons job because of undisclosed manic-depressive disorder is not disability discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B109343
|
Barajas v. Oren Realty and Development Company
Attorney who mediates one case is generally not disqualified from litigating later cases against same party. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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G015484
|
City of Huntington Beach v. City of Westminster
Two cities are required to share burden of judgment for robbery victim's dog bite injury. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B112291
|
Janssen v. Luu
Municipal court defendants must be given notice of amount demanded by plaintiff before default is entered. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
B101290
|
Sego v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
City's rent control board is statutorily required to issue permissive rent certificate in landlord/tenant dispute. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-17195 and 96-15012
|
George v. Camacho
In Northern Mariana Islands, appeal notices are filed within time allotted by Federal Rules and 9th Circuit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 1999 |
