| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S073419
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The Dupont Pharmaceutical Company v. Superior Court (Newman)
Order |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
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s076476
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People v. Matz
'Use' immunity doesn't compel defendant to self-incriminate as to collateral uncharged crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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A076425
|
Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-56844
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Poppell v. City of San Diego
Jury verdict for adult entertainment operator against city and zoning official isn't supported by substantial evidence. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B110418
|
People v. Griffini
False declaration is perjury only if delivered with intent it be uttered or published as true. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
A078959
|
Evans v. Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro
Plaintiffs alleging civil conspiracy against law firm and lawyer must comply with prefiling requirements for both. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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94-35979
|
County of Lewis v. Allen
Tribe's law enforcement contract with county doesn't create tribal jurisdiction over tort claims against officers. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-99
|
U.S. v. Clark
Unauthorized practice of law on military installation is a federal crime under Assimilative Crimes Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B113017
|
Cochran v. Cochran
'Bad joke' left on answering machine, lacking immediate threat, isn't intentional infliction of emotional distress. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B101716
|
Beyda v. City of Los Angeles
Sexual harassment of co-workers is relevant to hostile work environment claim only if plaintiff knew of it. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B112528
|
Proposition 103 Enforcement Project v. Quackenbush
Statute granting credits to automobile insurers when calculating rate rollback obligations violates Proposition 103. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-17184
|
Keeton v. University of Nevada System
States don't have sovereign immunity from suits under Age Discrimination in Employment Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S070347
|
Deberard Properties, Limited v. Lim
Borrower cant waive anti-deficiency laws in forbearance agreement postdating original note and deed of trust. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S070997
|
Genesha S., a Minor
Father whose identity is unknown and not ascertainable isn't entitled to notice of jurisdictional/dispositional hearing. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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S069929
|
Mario G., a Minor
Juvenile court doesn't lose jurisdiction over minor on probation simply because minor turns 21. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S069807
|
People v. Pate
Parolee at large has no reasonable expectation of privacy in motor vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S070172
|
Panda Management Company v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co.
Total pollution exclusion bars coverage of claim arising from accidental discharge of sewage. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
B112528
|
Proposition 103 Enforcement Project v. Quackenbush
Statute granting credits to automobile insurers when calculating rate rollback obligations violates Proposition 103. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
A078967
|
Block v. Major League Baseball
Common questions don't predominate in purported class action by pre-1947 major league baseball players. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-16556
|
MLQ Investors LP v. Pacific Quadracasting Inc.
Creditor may perfect security interest in proceeds from sale of debtor's broadcasting license. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-55113 and 97-55114
|
Los Angeles News Service v. Reuters Television International Ltd.
Damages from overseas dissemination of copyrighted material are recoverable if infringement was in United States. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-55203
|
Brewster v. Board of Education of the Lynwood Unified School District
School administrators' decision to fire teacher doesn't violate clearly established constitutional rights. |
Education |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
97-99018
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Evidence proffered doesn't support request for permission to file successive habeas petition in capital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S063167
|
Creason v. State Dept. of Health Services
Hereditary Disorders Act doesn't create cause of action for failure to develop testing and reporting procedures. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
91-O-08572
|
Lais v. State Bar
Twelve ethical violations in five matters warrant actual suspension for 90 days and until restitution paid. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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95-O-12059
|
Silver v. State Bar
Attempts to reach stipulation regarding appropriate discipline aren't evidence in mitigation. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-56445
|
Bankruptcy of 1441 Veteran Street Co.
Lien can't be stripped down based on unconfirmed reorganization plan's collateral valuation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-99022
|
Vickers v. Stewart
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
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97-15508 and 97-15813
|
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-15590
|
Graham v. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Applicants approved for disaster grants have standing to challenge termination of program before disbursement. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 1999 |
