| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S056963
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Jones v. Superior Court (Jones)
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S052987
|
Wallace v. Superior Court (Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc.)
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S064425
|
City of Fremont v. Superior Court (San Jose Mercury News, Inc.)
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S063707
|
People v. Duarte
Trial court must advise defendant of consequences of admission to prior theft-related convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S053739
|
People v. Renko,
Trial court errs in considering defendants prior juvenile conviction for purposes of three strikes sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S055679
|
Latourette v. Workers' Compensation
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
|
S055929
|
People v. Venegas
Lack of juvenile fitness hearing defeats applicability of statue barring firearm possession until age 30. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C023259
|
Endangered Habitats League Inc. v. State Water Resources Control Board (Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District)
Second tier environmental review is required for drainage plan containing details omitted from master plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
94-8305
|
Young v. City of Simi Valley
Zoning ordinance allowing third parties to effectively veto permits for adult entertainment facilities is unconstitutional. |
Government |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-56462
|
Turner v. Marshall
No valid challenge to African-American juror for aversion to gory pictures given white juror's greater squeamishness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
95-16047
|
Bevard v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Plaintiff is liable for costs after not improving position by rejecting defendant's offer and having trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C024898
|
Dept. of Social Services v. Superior Court (Siskiyou County Child Protective Services)
Department of Social Services, not court, has authority to determine minor's placement after parents' rights terminated. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
H013638, H014028, H014384
|
Californians for Population Stabilization v. Hewlett-Packard Co.
Foreign company's employee practices do not violate statute prohibiting unfair competition or business practices. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
E018547
|
People v. Jones
'One strike' aggravated kidnapping circumstance doesn't require proof of pre-existing specific intent to commit sexual offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S046944
|
Rutherford v. Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Asbestos-injured plaintiff must show exposure to defendant's product is substantial factor, within reasonable medical probability. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B099684
|
Southern California Edison Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Tate)
Previous workers' compensation benefits paid to employee must be included in calculating employer's credit threshold. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B108082
|
National Paint & Coatings Association Inc. v. State of California
Paint manufacturers' challenge to private citizen enforcement provisions of drinking water and toxic chemicals legislation fails. |
Government |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B107519
|
Serafin v. First Interstate Bank
Bank isn't liable for failure to record deed of trust reconveyance since certificate delivered to mortgagor. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B108632
|
Tamneisha S., A Minor
Court has discretion to order legal guardianship as permanent placement plan absent showing adoption likely. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B110962
|
People v. Humphrey
Court errs in striking 20-year-old prior strike since defendant led continuous life of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
H013671
|
People v. Hill
Act of throwing evidence from car, in full view of police, doesn't support concealment conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B098926
|
Los Angeles Unified School District v. City of Los Angeles
Environmental impact report for development plan is inadequate for failure to address traffic noise at schools. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
A076008
|
Lyon Metal Products, Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Tax on drop shipments of goods from California wholesalers directly to in-state customers is valid. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B112683
|
People v. Superior Court (Shamis)
Order dismissing murder and insurance fraud charges against party is unwarranted if evidence indicates involvement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-10159 and 96-10160
|
U.S. v. Cruz
Newcomer doesn't join drug-distribution conspiracy after government's seizure of narcotics and co-conspirators arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D027302
|
Reveles v. Toyota By The Bay
Court can retain jurisdiction to determine prevailing party even when judgment is entered by agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-35145
|
Wilson v. Marchington
Full faith and credit principles don't govern federal court recognition and enforcement of tribal judgment. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B108279
|
Epstein v. Abrams
Trial court improperly approves settlement agreement permitting client to defeat attorney's existing lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
|
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 | |
|
93-15132
|
Papai v. Harbor Tug and Barge Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 |
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