Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-1920
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Montero v. AGCO corp.
Sexual harassment claim fails when plaintiff waits two years to report conduct to management. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
G018314
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Sherman v. Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
Court has duty to impose sanctions and grant new trial when defendant intentionally hides evidence. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
96-56188
|
Grand Avenue Partners v. Goodan
Assignment of leasehold in ground lease isn't enforceable as novation where assignee obligated to original lease. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-16947
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Edelbacher v. Calderon
Federal habeas corpus petitioner can't challenge state conviction during retrial proceedings, absent unusual circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
E018260
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Lambert v. General Motors
Jury verdict of negligence irreconcilable with finding of no defect. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B120650
|
Wager v. Mirzayance
Dismissal warranted where no notice of right to arbitrate fee dispute is provided to retainer agreement guarantors. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
A081426
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Public Access Project v. San Francisco Public Library Commission
'Sunshine' laws don't require Library Commission to hold open hiring sessions. |
Government |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B119221
|
Goodson v. Perfect Fit Enterprises, Inc.
Uninsured vehicle driven by insured driver is in compliance with financial responsibility laws. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
E021207
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San Bernardino Public Employees Association v. City of Fontana
Annual leave and longevity pay benefits are conditions of employment subject to collective bargaining process. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B114612
|
Rochin v. Pat Johnson Manufacturing Company
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-10238
|
U.S. v. Sanchez-Rodriquez
Sentencing court may grant discretionary downward departure on any factor unless prohibited by Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-36073
|
Armstrong v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
When record doesn't establish disability onset date, court must call medical expert or consider other evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-70664 & 97-71105
|
Herman v. Tidewater Pacific Inc.
Secretary of Labor's jurisdiction over uninspected seagoing vessels isn't preempted by Coast Guard regulation. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B115350
|
Siegel v. The Prudential Insurance
California's rule precluding judicial review of an arbitrator's award isn't pre-empted by the United States Code. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B122521
|
Clauson v. Superior Court (Pedus Services Inc.)
Party must choose between punitive damages and statutory penalties when prevail on privacy claims. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
A-396
|
Murdaugh v. Livingston
Order |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | ||
C025452
|
People v. Murphy
Court's failure to impose five-year enhancement on defendant with prior serious felony conviction is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-10353
|
United States v. Beard
Prejudicial error occurs by court's substitution of alternate juror over defense objection after deliberations have commence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B117589
|
People v. Garrett
Denial of a writ of habeas corpus is only reviewable by another writ petition for habeas corpus. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B118547
|
Arthur Andersen LLP. v. Superior Court (Quackenbush)
Insurance Commissioner can recover damages from negligent auditors on behalf of policyholders and creditors. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-35559
|
Kees v. Wallenstein
Federal law isn't violated when correctional officers, medically precluded from contact with prisoners, are fired. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
97-36097
|
Foss v. National Marine Fisheries Service
Commercial fisher has protectable interest in receiving a federal fishing permit. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
98-70033
|
Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. Federal Aviation Administration
Parties challenging a violation of the National Environmental Policy Act bear a responsibility to offer feasible alternatives. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
C023763
|
Haywood v. American River Fire Protection District
Disability benefits denied to employee that refuses to work due to risk of future depression from workplace disciplinary actions. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B115359
|
People v. Thomas
Court has discretion to impose either concurrent or consecutive sentences in case involving multiple crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
S066034
|
Wiley v. County of San Diego
Actual innocence is necessary element in legal malpractice suit brought by former criminal defendant. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B110631
|
Kelly v. Vons Companies Inc.
Employees' suit is collaterally estopped when labor arbitrator already ruled on same issues in recent union dispute. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B121437
|
L & B Real Estate v. Superior Court
Property owner couldn't use prior criminal trial testimony to show lack of duty when he didn't prove unavailability. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
G021475
|
Van Dyke v. S.K.I. LTD
Skier's negligence claim not barred by primary assumption of risk, when he skied into warning sign he couldn't see. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B124599
|
Elvis P. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services)
Trial court abused its when it failed to extend reunification period for imprisoned parent. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 2, 1999 |