| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-15690
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Summers v. A. Teichert & Son Inc.
In failure to accommodate action, plaintiff must show request for acceptable assignment and employer's refusal. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-16643
|
Jones v. United States
No liability for unplanned child when doctors fail to warn of antibiotics effect on birth control. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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94-16248
|
Del Monte Dunes at Monterey v. City of Monterey
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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96-15200
|
Bankruptcy of The Circle K. Corp.
Defaulting Chapter 11 debtor renews lease although lease provision bars defaulting lessee from doing so. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-35766
|
State of Montana v. Gilham
Sovereign Immunity bars plaintiff's unconsented action against state in Indian tribal court. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
97-1599
|
Bankruptcy of Gomes
Ability to pay percentage of unsecured debt under plan was grounds to dismiss Chapter 7 case. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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97-1225
|
Bankruptcy of Sylvester
Portion of malpractice action proceeds was for 'personal injury' and exempt if necessary for support. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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97-7096
|
Jones v. The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California
Single claim involving benefits in employment case isn't enough to trigger ERISA pre-emption. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B106519
|
Leonard v. People
Rerouting traffic by moving freeway off-ramp doesn't require compensation for loss of benefit. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-36058
|
U.S. v. Barron
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
|
H015880
|
People v. Townsend
Drug sale near school during any time when children are on campus requires sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
F026595
|
People v. Martinez
Defendant can be impeached with felony conviction for wobbler offense even though sentencing hasn't yet occurred. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D029634
|
Poway Unified School District v. Superior Court (The Copley Press)
Tort claim submitted to school district by minor is a public record open to disclosure. |
Government |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D028092
|
Bodell Construction Co. v. Trustees of the California State University
Prejudgment interest earned after service of Section 998 offer is excluded when comparing offer to judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B104126
|
Melendez v. City of Los Angeles
City isn't liable for damages arising from unauthorized engagements of off-duty police officers. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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D023751
|
Field v. Century 21 Klowden-Forness Realty
General statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty governs buyer's action against exclusive broker. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B097693
|
People v. Taylor
Defense counsel's acceptance of additional peremptory challenges waives objection to erroneous denials of earlier challenges. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B117437
|
Butler v. Superior Court (People)
Court can't grant writ regarding eligibility for deferred entry of judgment because only remedy is appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
G022001, G022007 and G022542
|
Anthony D. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Referral order isn't appealable where required writ petition failed to substantively address specific issues. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B116328
|
Interactive Multimedia Artists Inc. v. Superior Court (Allstate Insurance Co.)
No right to jury trial in action for breach of fiduciary duty. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C023110
|
People v. Self
Superior Court is not required to return case to juvenile court after predicate charge is dismissed. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D025048
|
Lovett v. Carrasco
Common fund doctrine cannot be applied to apportion personal injury plaintiff's attorney fees among medical lienholders. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B103924
|
Lai v. Prudential Insurance Company of America et al.,
An employer is strictly liable for the acts of its supervisory employees. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B109857
|
Bostean v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Civil service employee has protected property interest in continued employment with school district. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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97-0775
|
Microsoft Corp. v. Yokohama Telecom Corp.
Litigant's paid newspaper announcement regarding lawsuit's allegations is privileged under California's 'privileged publications' statute. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S059302
|
People v. Garcia
Review granted |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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96-36168
|
Ott v. United States
Check accompanying request for automatic extension is payment triggering statute of limitations for refund claim. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
97-15535
|
Blockbuster Videos Inc. v. City of Tempe
Local governments may not require alteration of registered service marks on signs for aesthetic purposes. |
Government |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-70794
|
Alcala v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Aquaculture worker with occasional maritime tasks isn't covered by Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-70619
|
Shaar v. INS
Pending petition to reopen doesn't excuse failure to leave United States by voluntary departure date. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 15, 1999 |
