| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-15863
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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 | |
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97-16839
|
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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A078082
|
People v. Blount
Court that fails to advise defendant of plea's penal consequences doesn't commit constitutional error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-70689
|
Ardon-Matute v. INS
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
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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 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B118582
|
Keulen v. WCAB
New, undisputed medical evidence rebuts presumption that original treating physician's evaluation was correct. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B118919
|
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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B122497
|
Edward Fineman Co. v. Superior Court (Bank of America NT & SA)
Amendment clarifying existing statute of limitations applies retroactively. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B113154
|
Cabral v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Uninsured motorist may recover only economic damages in connection with accident involving his parked car. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B120000
|
State Compensation Insurance Fund v. WCAB
Payment of benefits within time period specified by settlement agreement doesn't violate Labor Code. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-16062
|
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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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93-50281
|
U.S. v. Keys
Plain error review applies to jury instruction error regarding materiality element of perjury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0094
|
Brown v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Factual issues relating to existence of employment relationship preclude dismissal. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-0675
|
Marks-Foreman v. Reporter Publishing Co.
Settlement agreement isn't enforceable because parties never agreed to terms. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-266-GLT
|
Mercer v. Borden
Managers may be liable as individuals for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-8518
|
Kortan v. State of California
Derogatory racial and sexual comments about others don't create hostile work environment for white female employee. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B117350
|
People v. Diaz
Court's failure to instruct jury immediately prior to deliberations doesn't constitute reversible error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
S072213
|
Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 2967;
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
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S071792
|
People v. Meeks
Review granted |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 |
