| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-17108
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Oluwa v. Gomez
Court must make findings under Prison Litigation Act to justify relief in prisoner's religious accommodation claim. |
Prisoners Rights |
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May 26, 1999 | |
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96-36062
|
Bankruptcy of Pintlar Corp.
New rule of personal jurisdiction over foreign residents applies to pending action if 'just and practicable.' |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56175
|
Keating Jr. v. Hood
Order |
|
May 26, 1999 | ||
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C024462
|
People v. Harris
Evidence of 23-year-old violent crime to show predisposition to commit current offenses is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B106765
|
People v. Gill
Failure to hold in camera hearing regarding relevance of police officer's records is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G018588
|
People v. Carter
Great bodily injury enhancement requires only general intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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97-10213
|
U.S. v. Tubiolo
Threatening borrower to obtain loan repayment for third party violates statute prohibiting extortion to collect debt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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95-56404
|
Johnson v. Meltzer
No summary judgment in prisoner's action for administration of experimental drug without consent where facts disputed. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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S067325
|
People v. Landa
Court must hold in camera hearing to determine admissibility of officer's testimony once he claims privilege. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-15535, 96-15537, 96-16047, 96-16892, 96-16895, 96-16930 and 96-16933
|
Kasza v. Browner
State secrets privilege allows government to deny discovery of unclassified information about military facility's hazardous waste. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-30241
|
U.S. v. Senchenko
Possession of illegal trapping equipment and harvested parts is evidence of intent to sell wildlife. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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94-56774
|
Practice Management Information Corp. v. The American medical Assoc.
Copyrighted medical procedure code doesn't become law and enter public domain by federal agency's general adoption. |
Intellectual Property |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S067115
|
Vandenberg v. Sacramento County Superior Court (Centennial Ins. Co.)
Collateral estoppel doesn't prevent party to private, nonjudicial arbitration from relitigating issue against nonparty. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S067909
|
People v. Thompson
After pleading guilty to prior allegations, failure to admit they were serious isn't grounds for dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56255
|
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. v. Carter & Tillery Enterprises
Under ERISA, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. can sue as creditor or impose lien for unfunded contributions. |
Labor Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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95-17393
|
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Under Declaratory Judgment Act, district court must only explain decision to entertain action if issued raised. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 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 |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-50321
|
U.S. v. Tucker
Hobbs Act is violated by elected official accepting payment with understanding he is to exercise influence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-70774
|
State of Nevada v. U.S. Dept. of Energy
Nuclear Waste Policy Act doesn't require Energy Department to fund state's nuclear waste dump oversight activities. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B112393
|
Carroll v. County of Los Angeles
Paved bicycle path qualifies as 'trail' under immunity provisions of Government Code. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B109736
|
Taylor v. City of Los Angeles
Board of Rights Manual, allowing amendment of charge to conform to proof, doesn't conflict with city charter. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G016799
|
Yes On Measure A v. City of Lake Forest
City's litigation expenses incurred in pursuing pre-election challenge to constitutionality of initiative aren't reportable expenses. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56369
|
Gibson v. County of Riverside
State legislature can exempt county from statutory ban on 'seniors-only' zoning. |
Real Property |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56374
|
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Canadian Hunter Marketing Ltd.
Elimination of state commission's power to review public utility's expenditures invalidates gas contract requiring regulatory approval. |
Contracts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
96-70984
|
Jones Stevedoring Co. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Statute of limitations period begins to run when hearing-loss claimant's attorney receives audiogram. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G016399
|
Engel v. Worthington
Prevailing plaintiff in civil rights action is entitled to award of attorney fees. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B113884
|
State of California v. Superior Court (Glovsky)
Third party litigant is barred from cross-complaining against employer for indemnity and contribution. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B110001
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Benach v. County of Los Angeles
Failure to disclose taped interviews conducted for deputy's disciplinary proceeding violates statutory duty and precludes immunity. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B103078
|
Shapiro v. Sutherland
Property seller has common law and statutory obligation to make full disclosure of 'neighborhood noise problem.' |
Real Property |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
F025546
|
Marriage of Jones
Spouse's failure to receive declaration of disclosure is harmless error not requiring set aside of dissolution. |
Family Law |
|
May 26, 1999 |
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