| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F027418
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People v. Barrajas
Diversion is available on same basis to those who attempt offense as those who complete it. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-56405
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Kevorkian v. Arnett
Order |
|
May 21, 1999 | ||
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B103522
|
San Paolo U.S. Holding Co. v. 816 South Figueroa Co.
'Fair value' following judicial foreclosure isn't reduced by impact of foreclosure or right of redemption. |
Real Property |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
F025841
|
People v. Gray
Arming enhancement applies even where gun and drugs are located in two different structures. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
G021986
|
McClune v. WCAB
Worker's Compensation Appeals Board doesn't exceed its power by taking additional evidence where there is conflict. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B114249
|
County of Los Angeles v. Warmoth
Default judgment in AFDC reimbursement action is set aside to permit defendant to disprove paternity. |
Family Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-70954
|
Todd Shipyards Corp. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
No setoff for amounts employee receives from third parties where disability results from two distinct injuries. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-56800 and 97-55028
|
Fang v. United States
Discretionary function exception to FTCA doesn't shield emergency medical technician's failure to provide prescribed treatment. |
Government |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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94-30229
|
U.S. v. Noushfar
Automatic reversal is required after deliberating jury listens to tapes not played in open court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-35895
|
Mockler v. Multnomah County
Employer doesn't have burden of proving that it took prompt and effective remedial measures. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-36254
|
Corrigan v. Bargala
Failure of clerk to enter separate judgment keeps notice of appeal time from running. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
97-10128
|
U.S. v. Peterson
Prejudicial error occurs when prosecutor argues redacted statement by co-defendant refers to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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97-55300
|
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Mahoney
Value of obligation that is contingent when receiver is appointed does not constitute 'rent' due. |
Banking |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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95-56782
|
Vera Cruz v. City of Escondido
Officer's use of trained dog to stop fleeing suspect isn't deadly force under Fourth Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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97-30199
|
U.S. v. Parker
Defendant's increased criminal history and determination of offense level based on same conduct isn't 'double counting.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B113661
|
Dept. of Motor Vehicles v. Superior Court (Woosley)
Class actions against administrative agencies require members to have filed timely claims against the agency. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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95-56639
|
G&G Fire Sprinklers Inc. v. Bradshaw
Public works subcontractor is entitled to hearing regarding penalty for failure to comply with wage requirements. |
Labor Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
96-1123
|
Brown v. Neal
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
96-44837
|
Bankruptcy of Wood
Recklessness in lending credit card to another with no ability to repay debt is grounds for nondischargeability. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B113652
|
Standun Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Property damage liability claims involving purposeful, long-term, regular waste disposal are barred by pollution exclusion. |
Insurance |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-9528
|
Zvizgilsky v. Immigration & Naturalization Service
Order |
Immigration |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-3166
|
Rando v. Standard Insurance Company
Order |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-6271
|
U.S. v. Ortiz
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-6216
|
Barr v. National Conference of Bar Examiners
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-5178
|
U.S. v. Hicks
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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98-4084
|
U.S. v. Manuel-Mediano
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
S068395
|
People v. Douglas
Appeal that's unrelated to probation order is procedurally proper if there's no threat to defendant's probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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98-3226
|
U.S. v. Timley
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B107856
|
Panda Management Co. v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co.
Total pollution exclusion bars coverage of claim arising from accidental discharge of sewage. |
Insurance |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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97-50138
|
U.S. v. Ani
Suppression of drugs is inappropriate remedy for custom officer's violation of search regulations regarding international mail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 |
