Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B118582
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Keulen v. WCAB
New, undisputed medical evidence rebuts presumption that original treating physician's evaluation was correct. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A080697
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Dept. of Corrections v. Office of Administrative Hearings (Holmes)
Extending forced medication of mentally disordered prisoner doesn't require showing of new threats. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B118919
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People v. Herrera
Denial of counsel at show cause hearing that didn't occur because it was summarily dismissed is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B122497
|
Edward Fineman Co. v. Superior Court (Bank of America NT & SA)
Amendment clarifying existing statute of limitations applies retroactively. |
Business Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B113154
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Cabral v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Uninsured motorist may recover only economic damages in connection with accident involving his parked car. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B120489
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Maricela C. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Court needn't conduct contested hearing before setting permanent placement selection and implementation hearing. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B117626
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Manfredi & Levine v. Superior Court (Barles)
Court needn't allow withdrawal based on ethical conflict if attorney won't disclose nature of conflict. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B120000
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State Compensation Insurance Fund v. WCAB
Payment of benefits within time period specified by settlement agreement doesn't violate Labor Code. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16062
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Desrosiers v. Flight International of Florida Inc.
Court of appeals can't grant judgment as matter of law to party that didn't request it in trial court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
93-50281
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U.S. v. Keys
Plain error review applies to jury instruction error regarding materiality element of perjury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-2098
|
Fowler v. Block
Defendant's detention for 24 to 48 hours because of administrative release procedures isn't unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0094
|
Brown v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Factual issues relating to existence of employment relationship preclude dismissal. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-0675
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Marks-Foreman v. Reporter Publishing Co.
Settlement agreement isn't enforceable because parties never agreed to terms. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-266-GLT
|
Mercer v. Borden
Managers may be liable as individuals for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-2494 WHO, 97-2484 WHO, 97-0378 WHO, 98-0285 WHO
|
GATX/Airlog Co. v. Evergreen International Airlines Inc.
Firm violates duty of loyalty by representing clients with adverse interests in same matter without waiver. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-8518
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Kortan v. State of California
Derogatory racial and sexual comments about others don't create hostile work environment for white female employee. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B117350
|
People v. Diaz
Court's failure to instruct jury immediately prior to deliberations doesn't constitute reversible error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B114279
|
Favorite v. County of Los Angeles
Deadline for claim against government is tolled if claimant is mentally incapacitated and conservator doesn't know of claim. |
Government |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
S072213
|
Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 2967;
Order |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
S071792
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People v. Meeks
Review granted |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
S072133
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Daily Journal v. Superior Court (Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.) (Citron)
Courts have discretion to order disclosure of grand jury proceedings terminated by settlement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
S072380
|
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation Incorp. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Large punitive damage default judgment cannot stand where defendant wasn't given notice of amount sought. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-10501
|
U.S. v. Aguilar-Muniz
Validity of appeal waiver isn't undermined when court notifies defendant that unenforceable waivers remain appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-35699
|
Native Village of Venetie IRA Council v. State of Alaska
Native villages' claims under Indian Child Welfare Act may be enforced under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-10222
|
U.S. v. Bulacan
Administrative search scheme to detect explosives in federal buildings doesn't extend to search for drugs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B110625
|
Angel R., a Minor
Parent incarcerated out of state has adequate opportunity for reunification prior to permanent plan proceedings. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
D029297
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People v. Hokit
Mere suspicion that car tripped motion sensor near border doesn't support stop for 'immigration check.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A078807
|
People v. Gray
Carjacking statute isn't unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A081271
|
People v. Blardony
Customs agents may perform random searches of incoming international mail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-404
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Dept. of Commerce v. United States House of Representatives
Order |
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Mar. 19, 1999 |