Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-35944
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Native Village of Eyak v. Trawler Diane Marie Inc.
Federal paramountcy doctrine bars native villages' aboriginal title claims to outer continental shelf. |
Native American Affairs |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
95-56639
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G&G Fire Sprinklers v. Bradshaw
Public works subcontractor is entitled to hearing regarding penalty for failure to comply with wage requirements. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
96-56426 and 96-56433
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Micro Star v. FormGen Inc.
Description of audiovisual display forming part of computer game is protected against infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
97-30233
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U.S. v. Connelly
Upward departure justified where consolidation of prior charges causes understatement of criminal history. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
A074965 and A075279
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Adams v. City of Fremont
Police don't breach duty by failing to stop suicidal man with gun from killing himself. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0118
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Southwestern Paint & Varnish Co. v. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Failure of party to seek rehearing before agency doesn't preclude judicial review. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0212
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Tobel v. Travelers Insurance Company
Employee's use of employer's truck for intended purpose is entitled to coverage under employer's policy. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0294
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Boomer v. Frank
Licensed driver has duty to supervise driver operating the vehicle with a learner's permit. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0117
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Phoenix Children's Hospital v. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration
Declaratory judgment action to challenge agency policy can't proceed under A.R.S. Section 41-1034. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-0624
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State v. Johnson
If defendant commits an offense while on release from a prior conviction, he must serve the entire sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0122
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Badia v. City of Casa Grande
Custodial exception under civil rights claim fails where victim is released from custody before being murdered. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-56742
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Los Angeles Alliance for Survival v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
96-16034
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Sementilli v. Trinidad Corp.
Doctor's testimony regarding cause of injury may be based on experience and review of medical records only. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-36190
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Alaska Center for the Environment v. West
Corps of Engineers may issue general permit covering range of related activities impacting wetlands. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-15863
|
Doyle v. Raley's Inc.
Collective bargaining agreement's arbitration provision doesn't encompass discrimination claims if it doesn't do so expressly. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16839
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Vision Air Flight Service Inc. v. M/V National Pride
Intentional destruction of cargo voids statutory limitation of marine carrier's liability for damage. |
Maritime Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
F023931
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Texaco Producing Inc. v. County of Kern
Appraisers' techniques aren't scientific and needn't comply with Kelly/Frye test to be admissible. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B112529
|
Tliche v. Van Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A078082
|
People v. Blount
Court that fails to advise defendant of plea's penal consequences doesn't commit constitutional error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
95-16909
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Ngo v. Reno Hilton Resort Corp.
Intentional discrimination, without more, doesn't support punitive damages award under Title VII. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-70689
|
Ardon-Matute v. INS
Order |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
97-16866
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Thomas v. Borg
Excusing jurors for financial hardship doesn't deprive defendant of venire representing cross-section of community. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-55168
|
Resolution Trust Corp. v. First American Bank
Deposit insurance transfer agreement isn't subject to requirement that adjustments be made within reasonable time. |
Banking |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
G018512
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Estate of Ferber
Will's no-contest clause prohibits frivolous attempts to oust executor. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B118582
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Keulen v. WCAB
New, undisputed medical evidence rebuts presumption that original treating physician's evaluation was correct. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A080697
|
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
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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 |