| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B105274
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Sistare-Meyer v. Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Independent contractor cannot bring action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B109595
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Jessie G., a Minor
Consideration of minor's best interests is implicit in exceptions to statute referring child for adoption. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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C025051
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American River Fire Protection District v. Brennan
Agreement allowing employees to receive cash for accrued sick leave on retirement isn't unconstitutional. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B110106
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Jasmine S., a Minor
Termination of incarcerated father's parental rights is error if no reunification services offered. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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A074723
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Schoen v. California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)
Approving analyses of cumulative impacts as 'minor deviations' to timber harvest plans is error. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B103412
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People v. Davis
Defendant cannot collaterally challenge prior conviction on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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C020727
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Cory v. Board of Administration
Former state comptroller, who was also member of Legislature, is 'mixed service' member for retirement purposes. |
Government |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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A075759
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People v. Merfeld
Privilege against self-incrimination doesn't bar prosecution from questioning mentally disordered offender about his mental state. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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96-55469 and 96-55576
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Stephen W. Boney Inc. v. Boney Services Inc.
'Exceptional circumstances' Lanham Act requirement for attorney fees award applies to either plaintiff or defendant. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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G020915
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Molnar v. California Unemployment Ins.
Receipt of salary continuance benefits from employer doesn't satisfy 'work' requirements under Unemployment Insurance Code. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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F025410
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People v. Sylvester
Conduct-credit limitation for defendants convicted of violent felonies applies to preconviction custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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F026000
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People v. $48,715 U.S. Currency
Absent factual nexus between search and unlawful detention, the detention doesn't terminate consent to search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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H016395
|
Angel M., a Minor
Minor must be brought to court within one day after probation officer alleges violation. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B111472
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Devin M., a Minor
After parental rights are terminated, mother cannot appeal issue which doesn't affect her rights. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B108485
|
People v. Gohdes
Late-night visits to minor's room through window, aren't sufficient to support finding of 'recurring access.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B107353
|
Estrada v. WCAB
Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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A076034
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. of San Francisco v. Workman's Auto Insurance Co.
Rental car company can avoid primary liability insurance responsibility with cash deposit and rental agreement disclaimer. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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A077653
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People v. Torres
Law enforcement entity spending money to purchase drugs doesn't become 'victim' entitled to restitution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B100535
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J.B. Aguerre Inc. v. American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co.
Lack of evidence showing insurer acted unreasonably in defending insured requires dismissal of bad faith claim. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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A074746
|
People v. Smith
New sentence hearing is required where court believed it had no discretion to dismiss prior strikes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B108867
|
In re Christiano S.
Court cannot refuse to consider adoption for minors after county's failure to give parents notice. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B107353
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Estrada v. WCAB (Corporate Graphics, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and California Casualty)
Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B104533
|
People v. Sanchez
Trial court isn't required to instruct jury on power to nullify the verdict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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96-50404
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U.S. v. Boos
In grouping related offenses, 'victim' in federal child pornography statute means minor child depicted in photograph. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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96-10491
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U.S. v. Gutierrez-Alba
Temporary resident alien status under 'amnesty' statute isn't defense to unlawful re-entry after deportation for conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B107281
|
People v. Sisneros
Possession of device requiring assembly before it can be used as knife isn't dirk or dagger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B105818
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Unetco Industries Exchange v. Homestead Insurance Co.
Insurer is entitled to appraisal of both replacement cost and amount of loss under earthquake policy. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B105818
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Unetco Industries Exchange v. Homestead Insurance Company
Insurer is entitled to appraisal of both replacement cost and amount of loss under earthquake policy. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B108867
|
Christiano S., a Minor
Court cannot refuse to consider adoption for minors after county's failure to give parents notice. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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B109273
|
Korech v. Hornwood
Defendants are entitled partial award of attorney fees after prevailing on two causes of action. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 9, 1999 |
