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Knight v. Alaska Trawl Fisheries Inc.
Ship owner liable to seaman under seaworthiness and negligence theories isn't entitled to indemnity from negligent contractor.
Maritime Law Mar. 12, 1999
U.S. v. Alviso
Defendant doesn't waive objection to evidence of priors by remaining silent when judge reads indictment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Memorial Hospital-Ceres v. Belshe
Medi-Cal doesn't act arbitrarily in using average general costs to determine reimbursement amounts.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 12, 1999
Tucker v. Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Limitations period in products liability action is tolled where injuries weren't known to be associated with product.
Torts Mar. 12, 1999
Williams v. MacFrugal's Bargains Close-outs Inc.
Pregnancy anti-discrimination statute doesn't protect worker who had hysterectomy unrelated to pregnancy or childbirth.
Civil Rights Mar. 12, 1999
People v. McGlothin
Trial court abuses its discretion by substituting its conclusions for the Legislature's in striking a prior offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Caro v. Calderon
Death row inmate is entitled to evidentiary hearing on claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
PCCE Inc. v. United States
Waiver of sovereign immunity permits only attacks on tax liens, not challenges of underlying assessments.
Taxation Mar. 12, 1999
Arrozal v. INS
Under transitional rules, court has jurisdiction over motion to reopen deportation hearing.
Immigration Mar. 12, 1999
Matter of Extradition of Artt
General scheme for extradition of prisoners to United Kingdom doesn't violate separation of powers doctrine.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Turner v. Duncan
Defense counsel in murder case renders ineffective assistance by failing to investigate or real case file.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
People v. Funches
Superior court clerk has duty to reject notice of appeal filed 13 years after judgment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
U.S. v. McElyea
Burglaries constituting one criminal episode don't justify sentence enhancement under Armed Career Criminal Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Bankruptcy of Agyekum
Unreasonable portion of bankruptcy petition preparer's fee must be disgorged.
Bankruptcy Mar. 12, 1999
Englebrecht on habeas corpus
Injunction against associating with gang members is valid, but injunction against use of pager is not.
Constitutional Law Mar. 12, 1999
People v. Albritton
Child abuse resulting in death is general intent crime, and statute establishing crime is constitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Mark K. v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles
Limitations period for claims against church based on sexual abuse by priest began to run when plaintiffs turned 18.
Torts Mar. 12, 1999
Garcia on habeas corpus
Prison's policy of denying inmates correspondence from other facilities doesn't violate California Code of Regulations.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 12, 1999
Neel v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Settlement doesn't prevent penalties from being assessed for prior acts of unreasonable delay.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 12, 1999
Abbott v. Taz Express
Juries don't need to accept expert testimony regarding damages on a 'take it or leave it' basis.
Torts Mar. 12, 1999
Pfaff v. Wells Electronics, Inc.
Patent for invention is invalid if on sale for more than one year before filing patent application.
Intellectual Property Mar. 12, 1999
Quan v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Complaint alleging sexual attack involves non-accidental conduct that doesn't create potential for coverage.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Saks v. Parilla
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
In re Governor's Letter Requesting the Supreme Court of California to Assume Control Over Attorney Discipline System
Supreme Court imposes regulatory fee upon attorneys for purpose of supporting disciplinary system.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 1999
Tri-State Development Ltd. v. Johnston
Statute authorizing prejudgment attachment of real property without notice or hearing denies due process.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Murphy Bros., Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc.
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Kolstad v. AM. Dental Assn.
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Nasa v. Fed. Labor Rel. Auth.
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
US v. Sun-Diamond Growers of CA
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Clinton v. Goldsmith
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999