| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B099340
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Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Proceedings commenced by issuance of Determination and Order does constitute 'suit' in this case. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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C019828
|
Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B095849
|
Capitol Steel Fabricators Inc. v. Mega Construction Co. Inc.
Liability of general contractor to subcontractor is not contingent on governmental entity's payment. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S053508
|
Mountain Lion Foundation v. Fish and Game Commission (County of Kern Dept. of Planning and Development Services)
Fish and Game Commission abuses discretion in removing Mojave ground squirrel from threatened species list. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S063473
|
Walker v. 20th Century Insurance Co.
Convicted felon cannot recover attorney fees from insurer for breach of covenant of good faith. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S053739
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People v. Renko
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S059302
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People v. Garcia
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S055260
|
Harrelson v. Santa Clara County Superior Court
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S061117
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People v. Graham
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S055260
|
Harrelson v. Superior Court
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S062927
|
King v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S063481
|
People v. Martin Jr.
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
|
A073106
|
Fitzpatrick v. Hayes
Insurance company has no duty to advise insureds about available personal umbrella coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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A075737
|
McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S054501
|
Aerojet-General Corp. v. Transport Indemnity Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S062639
|
People v. Gandara
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S063803
|
Shnaider v. Superior Court
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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B098165
|
Marriage of C.
Curtailment of discretionary expenses of non-custodial parent isn't an 'injustice' requiring lower child support award. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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C024944
|
Trend v. Bell
Father must pay child support arrearages stemming from out-of-state decree since limitations period tolled. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C025463
|
Staten v. Heale
Request for statement of decision after court issues tentative decision is properly rejected as untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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A075737
|
McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
H015332
|
People v. O'Neil
Crime becomes carjacking once defendant resorts to use of fear to retain possession of truck. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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95-70648
|
Urbina-Osejo v. INS
Reasonable cause exists for alien's nonappearance at deportation hearing after not receiving actual notice. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
F025018
|
People v. Erickson
Expert testimony concerning battered defendant's mental state on night of crime is properly excluded from trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B096771
|
Warren v. Schecter
Plaintiff facing imminent death absent receiving funds for medical care is entitled to calendar preference. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-35586
|
Bankruptcy of Pintlar Corp.
Liability portion of debtor's directors/officers insurance policy isn't estate property for stay of coverage litigation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D026856
|
Lucas v. State of California
After involuntary termination, obtaining service retirement doesn't constitute voluntary resignation for reinstatement purposes. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S063705
|
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S064338
|
McClune v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S055781
|
Morton v. Larson
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 |
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