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State Dept. of State Hospitals v. Superior Court
Department of Mental Health has a duty under the Sexually Violent Predators Act but plaintiff cannot establish its alleged breach caused her sister's death. 		Torts Jun. 1, 2015
Verdugo v. Alliantgroup
Enforcing forum selection clause in employment agreement designating Texas as exclusive forum violates California's public policy regarding employee compensation. 		Employment Law May 31, 2015
Greene v. Bank of America
Where criminal defendant unsuccessfully challenged veracity of principal witness in probable cause hearing, that finding has preclusive effect and stymies eventual malicious prosecution claim after defendant's acquittal. 		Civil Procedure May 31, 2015
Sela v. Medical Board of California
Trial court's judgment in physician disciplinary matter that affects status of physician's license is not directly appealable but reviewable only by means of extraordinary writ. 		Civil Procedure May 31, 2015
Stankova v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Homeowner may proceed with lawsuit against insurer that denied coverage, where home was destroyed by mudslide resulting from wildfire. 		Insurance May 31, 2015
McCormack v. Herzog
Sections 18-505, 18-608(2), 18-608(1) and 18-605 of the Idaho Code regulating abortions are unconstitutional. 		Civil Rights May 31, 2015
Salazar v. Thomas
Notice of default issued under a deed of trust is not sufficient to dispute owners' possession and thus commence statute of limitations on owners' action for quiet title. 		Real Property May 31, 2015
Doe v. Superior Court
Duty to prevent harm and duty to disclose are not discrete but rather part of the general duty to act reasonably in fraud by concealment action. 		Torts May 31, 2015
People v. Tingcungco
Tolling of appearance period for bail jumper not statutorily supported without prosecutorial assent. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2015
Partida v. U.S. Dept. of Justice (In re Partida)
Government may enforce bankruptcy debtor's criminal restitution obligations by garnishing her retirement and pension without violating automatic stay. 		Bankruptcy May 28, 2015
Nettles v. Grounds
Prisoner's claim that does not "necessarily spell speedier release" is not cognizable as habeas corpus action. 		Prisoners Rights May 28, 2015
U.S. v. Martinez
Defendant was not removable based on aggravated felony because Washington state conviction for third-degree child molestation did not categorically qualify as generic sexual abuse of minor. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 28, 2015
LeGras v. AETNA Life Insurance Co.
Error to conclude employee's appeal denying disability benefits is untimely when he mailed appeal on the Monday following the Saturday deadline. 		Employment Law May 28, 2015
People v. Trujeque
Violation of ex post facto clause to apply California Penal Code Section 1387.1 when defendant was not liable when the section became effective. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 28, 2015
People v. Ford
Where defendant does not object to continuances of restitution hearing, he impliedly consents to eventual imposition of restitution after probationary period has expired. 		Civil Procedure May 28, 2015
South Coast Framing Inc. v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
To qualify for workers' compensation death benefits, industrial injury must be a contributing cause to employee's death, but need not constitute a 'material factor' contributing to the death. 		Workers' Compensation May 28, 2015
Cosentino v. Fuller
Sovereign immunity does not bar retaliation claims against members of Indian gaming commission brought by former Indian casino employee who worked as government informant. 		Gaming May 28, 2015
Harley-Davidson Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Appellate court revives Harley-Davidson's commerce clause challenge to California tax scheme provisions that treated interstate and intrastate unitary businesses differently. 		Taxation May 28, 2015
Save Our Heritage Org. v. City of San Diego
City made approve development plans in historic area even if area can presently be put to 'a' beneficial use, if city determines that current use is not reasonable. 		Municipal Law May 28, 2015
Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley (Logan)
Fact that proposed project may have significant environmental effect does not constitute 'unusual circumstances' that precluded application of exemptions from CEQA review. 		Environmental Law May 28, 2015
Kumaraperu v. Feldsted
Client's legal malpractice claim fails because attorney's allegedly wrongful conduct was not a substantial factor in bringing about her injury. 		Attorneys May 27, 2015
Higgins-Williams v. Sutter Medical Foundation
Inability to work under a particular supervisor due to adjustment disorder related to the 'standard oversight' of job performance is not a mental disability under FEHA. 		Disability Discrimination May 27, 2015
Quantification Settlement Agreement Cases
At the request of litigants, court dismisses appeals of Imperial County agencies in protracted Salton Sea dispute. 		Environmental Law May 27, 2015
City and County of S.F. v. PCF Acquisitionco
Conditional offer in eminent domain action 'not really an offer at all,' and does not prevent successful defendant from recovering litigation costs. 		Eminent Domain May 27, 2015
Sierra Club v. Bureau of Land Management
Private wind project did not trigger Bureau of Land Management's duty to consult under the Environmental Species Act's consultation requirement. 		Environmental Law May 27, 2015
John Doe v. Ayers
Order 		May 27, 2015
Animal Protection and Rescue League v. City of San Diego
Municipality may be considered 'opposing party' for purposes of private attorney general fee statute despite its confessed error in writ petition challenging its action. 		Civil Procedure May 27, 2015
People v. Walker
Trial court prejudicially errs in failing to issue instruction on lesser included offense warranting reversal of defendant's conviction for felony possession of marijuana for sale. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 27, 2015
Garcia v. Superior Court (Southern Counties Express Inc.)
Trial court's failure to rule on threshold question of FAA's applicability to arbitration agreement warrants reversal of ruling compelling parties to arbitrate dispute. 		Employment Law May 27, 2015
Centex Homes v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Developer's declaratory action against subcontractor's insurer regarding allocation of defense costs and fees is premature because insured's potential liability was still unknown. 		Insurance May 26, 2015
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