| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
98-0277
|
Hospital Corp. of Northwest Inc. v. Arizona Dept. of Health Services
Paramedics can administer medication in the field, but can't do so in a hospital even if supervised by a physician. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-1230
|
City of West Covina v. Perkins
When state seizes property pursuant to a warrant, due process doesn't require notice of how to get seized item back. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
E020993
|
People v. Ward
Special admissibility rule for scientific evidence doesn't apply to expert medical testimony in sexually violent predator proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
S058806
|
People v. Hicks
Order |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
|
S076308
|
Public Defender v. San Bernardino County Superior Court
Review granted |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
|
S077351
|
Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc.
Order |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
|
97-0579
|
Harvest v. Craig
Doctor isn't entitled 'clear and convincing' standard of proof in medical malpractice action when facts support 'preponderance of evidence' standard of proof. |
Torts |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
98-0318
|
State v. Hickman
Unless alleged prior conviction is proven as required by statute, defendant's sentence must be reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
B110474
|
People v. Loot
Presumption of prejudice arising from juror's discussion of prosecutor's personal life during trial is rebutted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
H017254
|
California Faculty Association v. Superior Court (Board of Trustees of the California State University)
Arbitrator's ruling granting tenure to probationary faculty member exceeds authority and is vacated. |
Education |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
D029949
|
KNSD Channels 7/39 v. Superior Court (Vasquez)
Audiotape evidence presented in open court must be made reasonably available to press and public. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
95-O-15585
|
Respondent Y. v. State Bar
Attorney is required to report sanctions order notwithstanding pending appeal. |
Attorneys |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
97-35339
|
Idaho Sporting Congress v. Thomas
Forest Service must provide data showing proposed timber sale will not result in significant environmental impact. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
95-16046
|
Oona R.S. v. McCaffrey
School officials may be liable for failing to stop harassment because asserted right was clearly established. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
97-1148
|
Bankruptcy of Beguelin
Creditor entitled to interest from Chapter 13 petition date to beyond plan effective date at federal judgment rate. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
D025595
|
Trujillo v. North County Transit District
Employer isn't liable for failing to prevent discrimination or harassment if no discrimination or harassment occurred. |
Employment Law |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
A075154
|
People v. Bryden
Ineffective assistance of counsel isn't found when reasonable probability doesn't exist that outcome would be different. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
97-1258
|
Bankruptcy of Sedona Institute
Creditor attorney may recover fee as administrative expense where creditor has no administrative expense claim. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
97-55174
|
Siegel v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Allowance of bankruptcy claim on note is res judicata in debtor's subsequent suit against creditor. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
96-35813
|
Ace v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Under Alaska law, health insurer's bad faith actions in denying disability claim warranted punitive damages. |
Insurance |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
96-35379
|
Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Primary insurer cannot adopt inconsistent position in subsequent litigation with an excess insurer. |
Insurance |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
B112912
|
Hughes v. City of Pomona
Notice of appeal regarding submitted matter must be filed within 60 days after clerk mails judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
B108182 and B112258
|
Vaccaro v. Kaiman
Trial court abuses discretion by dismissing action with prejudice for lack of signature on amended complaint. |
Attorneys |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
B112554
|
Tamrac Inc. v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
Development in case law validates guarantee association's position that it had no obligation to defend. |
Insurance |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
B114696
|
Cabe v. Superior Court (People)
Prospective juror doesn't commit perjury by giving true but unresponsive answers during voir dire. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
A080228
|
Franchise Tax Board of the State of California v. Superior Court (Kvamme)
Statute of limitations for refund action runs from date of tax board's final notice of action. |
Taxation |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
B113433
|
People v. Jones
Court errs by imposing separate enhancements for prior convictions involving single prison term. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
96-56524
|
Monumental Life Insurance Co. v. Bibo Inc.
Order |
|
May 10, 1999 | ||
|
A078258
|
Bell v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Employee's statements in applying for disability benefits don't establish judicial estoppel barring discrimination suit. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
S056734
|
People v. Peevy
Statements elicited after deliberate failure to honor suspect's request for counsel may be used for impeachment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 |
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