| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S066024
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People v. Crutcher
Defendant's contention of prejudice by prosecutor's dismissed of Hispanic jurors is rejected. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
98-0026
|
Dickey v. City of Flagstaff
Recreational use statute immunizes city from liability if it didn't engage in willful, malicious, or grossly negligent conduct to cause injury. |
Torts |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
98-0045
|
Greenwald v. Ford Motor Co.
Where offer of judgment made in wrongful death case lacks apportionment as to beneficiaries, statutory sanctions can't be obtained. |
Torts |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
98-0325
|
Blanchard v. Show Low Planning and Zoning Commission
Rezoning is valid even though public hearing and approval occurs before the land is annexed. |
Real Property |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
98-0071
|
State v. Panveno
Drawn blood and physical signs of alcohol impairment constitute sufficient evidence to establish alcohol level above legal limit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
98-0284
|
Hill v. Hall
Defendant is entitled to only one peremptory challenge for change of judge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 28, 1999 | |
|
S055670
|
People v. Rodriguez
Court must exercise its discretion to strike prior felony in presence of defendant and counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
S054688
|
Polesnky v. Kyocera International Inc.
Order |
|
May 27, 1999 | ||
|
S037837
|
Coughlin v. Owens Illinois Inc.
Order |
|
May 27, 1999 | ||
|
S065639
|
People v. Tufono
During patdown search, officer cannot retrieve object from suspects pocket that isn't weapon or contraband. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
S066366
|
Providence Washington Ins. Co. v. Container Freight Inc.
Whether timeliness of notice to excess carrier is reasonable depends on underlying circumstances as facts. |
Insurance |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
S066431
|
Pfizer Inc. v. Orange County Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
S065828
|
People v. Nelson
Court's withdrawal of confusing and inapplicable jury instruction during deliberation isn't prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
S058929
|
Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources
Notice of appeal from order in validation action must be filed within 30 days. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
E019186
|
People v. Cline
Defendant doesn't have right to unitary trial on current offenses and strike allegations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
A078530
|
Quackenbush v. Superior Court of San Francisco County (Congress of California Seniors)
Injunction against expenditure of state funds to implement Proposition 213, restricting damage recovery, is invalid. |
Insurance |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
B103652
|
People v. Prevost
Statute making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute unauthorized cable decoder boxes is constitutionally valid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
B112571
|
Federal Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Mackey)
Subcontractor's suit against prime contractor's surety must be stayed until completion of arbitration between contractors. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
B111299
|
People v. Pinedo
Order of restitution to victim for attorney fees incurred securing settlement from defendant's insurer is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
A079784
|
Andreini v. Superior Court (Solorio)
Homeowners can be sued by employee of uninsured independent contractor injured while working on home. |
Torts |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
B101733
|
Maxwell v. Fire Insurance Exchange
Emotional distress damages cannot be recovered in third-party bad faith claim without economic loss. |
Insurance |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
D029756
|
In re Parker
Probable cause to hold defendant as sexually violent predator requires more than facial review of petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
A077421
|
Citizens For Open Access to Sand and Tide Inc. v. Seadrift Association
Action for implied dedication of public recreational easement is barred by doctrine of res judicata. |
Real Property |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
C020336
|
Schabarum v. California Legislature
Funds budgeted for Legislative Counsel Bureau needn't be included in Legislature's budget for spending limitations purposes. |
Government |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
96-56017 and 96-56100
|
Olson Farms Inc. v. Barbosa
State court jurisdictional ruling is only appealable to U.S. Supreme Court, not federal district court. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
96-70615
|
Bolshakov v. INS
Aliens who are victims of criminal activity in another country aren't entitled to asylum. |
Immigration |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
95-56179
|
Cisneros v. UNUM Life Insurance Co.
California and federal laws require actual prejudice from untimely proof submission to deny insurance policy payment. |
Labor Law |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
96-56151
|
Bankruptcy of Di Giorgio
Vacation of leased premises moots appeal of order that automatic stay pre-empts unlawful detainer statute. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
96-71069 and 97-70091
|
Ramey v. Stevedoring Services of America
Summary affirmance provision of Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act doesn't violate separation of powers. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
|
96-70930
|
Singh v. INS
Well founded fear of persecution isn't established by evidence of repeated criminal acts against alien. |
Immigration |
|
May 27, 1999 |
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