| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-1326
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Bankruptcy of Marino
Res judicata bars previously dismissed, untimely nondischargeability complaint when case converted from Chapter 11 to 7. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
97-1030
|
Bankruptcy of Ground Systems Inc.
Plan provision can require that final decree entered only after all plan payments are made. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A068692 and A069047
|
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement v. Fidelity Roof Co.
Agency action to collect workers' unpaid wages is untimely, but payment bond surety collection is permissible. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-3110
|
Jenkins v. MCI Telecommunications Corp.
Terminated employee fails to meet minimum burden to establish prima facie case of discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
C024449
|
People v. Gontiz
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea if not properly advised of all possible immigration consequences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
97-174
|
Cass Cty., MN v. Leech Lake Band of Indians
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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97-372
|
United States v. U.S. Shoe Corp.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
96-1430
|
United States v. Schleibaum
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
B107974
|
Jose T., a Minor
Possession of firearm is a 'wobbler' requiring court declaration whether crime is felony or misdemeanor. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A075722
|
Weinstein v. St. Mary's Medical Center
Employee receiving workers' compensation can recover under negligence for injury sustained while not working. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
H015966
|
Torrez v. Consolidated Freightways Corp. of Delaware
Employee cannot be compelled to arbitrate discrimination claim despite collective bargaining agreement regarding employment-related claims. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
B066399
|
People v. Greenberger
Defendant's declarations against interest are admitted into joint trial without denying codefendant's confrontation right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
C023517
|
R.L. Management Co. v. Nagel
Business cannot recover excess employer tax contributions made to the unemployment insurance trust fund. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
F025271
|
People v. Moore
For misappropriating public funds, sufficient evidence allows court's judicial notice of water district's state status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S065447
|
Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. v. Superior Court (Vickers, Inc.)
Insurer's duty to defend against any 'suit' doesn't include duty to defend against administrative claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S065546
|
Avalon Bay Foods v. Workers' Compensation Bd.
Penalty for delays in reimbursing workers' compensation claimant only applies to unreasonably delayed benefit. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S066034
|
Wiley v. County of San Diego
Malpractice finding against public defender is invalid after transcript is correctly admitted and other evidence excluded. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S065895
|
Silva v. WCAB
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S054688
|
Polensky v. Kyocera Int'l., Inc.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S057910
|
Bonagua v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S053261
|
Peterson v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S047602
|
Anderson v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S037837
|
Coughlin v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
95-C-12630
|
Sawyer v. State Bar
Attorney's 3-year actual suspension for misdemeanor conviction is too harsh and is reduced. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
F025271
|
People v. Moore
For misappropriating public funds, sufficient evidence allows court's judicial notice of water district's state status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-15122
|
Bankruptcy of Universal Life Church Inc.
IRS can revoke religious-organization debtor's tax exempt status under exception to automatic stay. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-15122 and 96-15123
|
Bankruptcy of Universal Life Church Inc.
IRS can revoke religious-organization debtor's tax exempt status under exception to automatic stay. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 |
