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Ledo Financial Corp. v. Summers
Suit on unwritten loan agreement against receiver, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, isn't barred by 'D'Oench' doctrine.
Banking Jun. 21, 1999
Bankruptcy of Robert L. Helms Construction and Development Co. Inc.
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
Barnes v. Logan
Arbitrator's award of punitive damages when personal injury not involved is supported by case law.
Civil Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
Rendish v. City of Tacoma
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Navarro
Dismissal is warranted when court lacks jurisdiction because prosecutor isn't authorized to represent United States.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
Marriage of Lehman
Spouse's community property interest in retirement benefits extends to enhanced level of benefits created after divorce.
Family Law Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Mendoza
Jury may consider voluntary intoxication in connection with charges based on aiding and abetting theory.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea v. U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Material change from draft to final environmental impact documents requires update on reasonable alternatives.
Environmental Law Jun. 21, 1999
Alaska Airlines Inc. v. Oregon Bureau of Labor
ERISA doesn't pre-empt employer's sick leave compensation system using prepayment from general funds and benefits reimbursement.
Labor Law Jun. 21, 1999
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 595 v. Superior Court ( Aubry)
Deletion of line item appropriation constitutes 'formal action' within the meaning of the Government Code.
Government Jun. 20, 1999
Anderson v. Deloitte & Touche
No summary judgment when issue regarding extent of accountants' liability for negligent misrepresentation remains.
Corporations Jun. 20, 1999
Rosen v. Nations Title Insurance Co.
Title insurer doesn't breach policy by not defending suit if title defect occurs after escrow closes.
Insurance Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Scott
Death penalty upheld for defendant who raped victim and set her on fire, resulting in death.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
1111 Prospect Partners, L.P. v. Superior Court (Security Bank of Kansas City)
Order
Jun. 20, 1999
Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. Stach
Eleventh Amendment bars court from exercising jurisdiction over Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 20, 1999
Camp v. Pacific Financial Group
ERISA pre-empts state law claims alleging wrongful inducement when damages result from mismanagement.
Employment Law Jun. 20, 1999
Chevron U.S.A. Production Co. Inc. v. O'Leary
Energy Secretary has power to modify interim deadlines under National Defense Authorization Act.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 20, 1999
Ostrach v. Regents of the University of California
Individuals are liable for damages under ADA retaliation provision, but no liability for disability discrimination.
Employment Law Jun. 20, 1999
C.R. of Rialto Inc. v. City of Rialto
Ordinances preventing adult oriented business from locating within city limits are unconstitutional.
Real Property Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Akins
Imposing two separate sentence enhancements for two separate robberies involving different victims is proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Robinson
Denial of defendant's motion to represent himself is reviewable after plea of no contest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
Liebovich v. Shahrokhkhany
Code of Civil Procedure doesn't authorize service of notice to pay rent or quit by mail.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
De Guere v. Universal City Studios Inc.
Plaintiff's right to fair trial is deprived by improper delegation of judicial power to referee.
Contracts Jun. 20, 1999
Gonzales v. Personal Storage Inc.
Storage facility is liable for emotional distress caused by its conversion of tenant's belongings.
Torts Jun. 20, 1999
Bradley v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's action against medical board is time-barred and other defendants are entitled to immunity.
Civil Rights Jun. 20, 1999
Mallard Creek Industries Inc. v. Morgan
Statute preventing infringement actions when trademark lawfully used before registration doesn't apply to license agreement use.
Intellectual Property Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Duarte
Trial court must advise defendant of consequences of admission to prior theft-related convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Thomas
In multiple count life sentence case, minimum term is calculated separately for each count.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
S. Kornreich & Sons Inc. v. Genesis Insurance Co.
Insurer can deny coverage for newly acquired property which is similar to original, covered property.
Insurance Jun. 20, 1999
Tyler v. WCAB
Workers' compensation judge can direct further medical examination to resolve doubts on industrial causation.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 20, 1999