| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B112714
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Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Levy of fire suppression assessment without voter approval violates California Constitution. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A075154 and A080988
|
People v. Bryden
Ineffective assistance of counsel isn't found when reasonable probability doesn't exist that outcome would be different. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
E020022
|
Singh v. Allstate Insurance Co.
One year period for policyholder to sue isn't equitably tolled during time insurer reconsiders claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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E020320
|
State Board of Equalization v. Ceniceros
Local rule expanding pre-hearing information exchanges in assessment appeals isn't pre-empted by state law. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
F026929
|
Estate of Pittman
Petition seeking reclassification of scheduled trust property is a 'contest' under trust's broad no-contest clause. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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H016459
|
Mapstead v. Anchundo
Election moots controversy concerning sufficiency of referendum petition. |
Government |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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D025595
|
Trujillo v. North County Transit District
Employer isn't liable for failing to prevent discrimination or harassment if no discrimination or harassment occurred. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B116728
|
Wipranik v. Superior Court (Wipranik)
Court doesn't abuse discretion in determining Israel to be child's 'habitual residence' under Hague Convention. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B111467
|
People v. Rodarte
Making terrorist threats is crime of force or violence under mentally disordered offender statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B107563
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People v. Robinson
Mentally disordered offender statute is non-penal and doesn't violate ex post facto clauses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
D029986
|
Copley Press Inc. v. Superior Court (M.P.R., a Minor)
No compelling reason exists to seal records of tort claim settlement by public school district. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
G019153
|
North Orange County Community College District v. CM School Supply Co.
Community college districts may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
G020355
|
County of Orange v. FST Sand & Gravel Inc.
Local governments may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B116902
|
Michael I., a Minor
Ward has due process right to meet with retained counsel to prepare for review hearing. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
A074012 and A075621
|
Hankins v. El Torito Restaurants Inc.
Restaurant policy barring customer use of ground floor restroom violates civil rights of disabled patrons. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B109565
|
Depew v. Crocodile Enterprises Inc.
Employer isn't liable for accident caused by employee falling asleep while driving home from work. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
F029022
|
Baby Boy H., a Minor
Juvenile court has discretion to deny reunification where parent failed to reunify with child's siblings. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B111435
|
Farm Sanctuary Inc. v. Department of Food and Agriculture
Ritualistic slaughter regulation is consistent with Humane Slaughter Law. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
97-16743
|
Miles v. Stainer
Time period specified in order granting conditional habeas relief ordinarily runs from date mandate issues. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
97-30018, 97-30019, 97-30022, 97-30027, 97-30030 and 97-30044
|
U.S. v. Ladum
Defendant may be prosecuted for witness tampering under statute predating Victim and Witness Protection Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
97-55467
|
Panavision International LP v. Toeppen
Registering Internet domain name in order to obtain money from trademark owner violates Trademark Dilution Act. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-16815
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, London
Standard protection and indemnity coverage of maritime policy doesn't cover accident on third party's vessel. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-36191
|
Johnson v. State of Oregon
Application for disability benefits isn't necessarily inconsistent with a claim under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55869
|
Martinez v. City of Los Angeles
Conflicting evidence bars summary judgment on claim of false imprisonment grounded upon prolonged detention. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-55595
|
Dreamwerks Production Group Inc. v. SKG Studio
Convention organizer's core functions are sufficiently similar to entertainment company's to permit infringement claim. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-1936
|
Fairport Int'l. Exploration v. Shipwrecked Vessel
Order |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
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B094399
|
Bennett v. Suncloud
Statute of limitations for filing complaint for injury isn't tolled by earthquake if court still open. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B110144
|
Dyer v. Superior Court (Hasou)
Assumption of risk bars tow-truck driver's claim for injuries against motorist needing assistance. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-1514
|
Bankruptcy of Jodoin
Debtor carries burden of establishing dischargeability of judgment from dissolution proceedings. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-1232
|
Bankruptcy of CFLC Inc.
No security agreement by debtor's silent payment of invoices absent bargained-for terms. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 |
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