Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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12-50193
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U.S. v. Hernandez-Arias
Mexican citizen, who had temporary resident status in U.S., illegally attempts to reenter country because his status was revoked by prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 5, 2014 | |
12-73385
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Columbia Riverkeeper v. United States Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard’s letter of recommendation regarding liquefied natural gas facility and pipeline along Oregon’s Columbia River is not subject to judicial review. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 5, 2014 | |
13-90031
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In re Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Order |
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Aug. 5, 2014 | ||
A135999
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Young v. Daimler AG
California plaintiff may not sue German car manufacturer in California based on its alleged connection with another company that did business in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 5, 2014 | |
D063997
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City of San Diego v. Shapiro
City of San Diego’s election imposing special tax on hotels is invalid because only hotel owners and hotel lessees were allowed to vote. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
S067394
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People v. Capistrano
Trial court properly excuses prospective jurors who unequivocally stated that they would be unable to impose death penalty regardless of the evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
S209125
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Gregory v. Cott
Alzheimer patient is not liable for injuries to in-home caregiver who was employed specifically to assist her because caregiver assumed risks associated with job. |
Torts |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
11-17158
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Compton v. Countrywide Financial Corp.
Homeowner may maintain consumer claim against lender, alleging unfair and deceptive acts, although she failed to allege that lender breached its duty of care. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
11-57231
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Ringgold-Lockhart v. County of Los Angeles
Federal court may not impose pre-filing order against allegedly vexatious litigants based largely on their motions practice without considering less restrictive sanctions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
12-50082
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U.S. v. Carr
Getaway driver and gun-toting robber also commits ‘forced accompaniment’ although their partner was the only person involved in shoving match during bank robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
12-56028
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Smith v. Mylan Inc.
District court may not, on its own motion, remand wrongful death claim to state court although claim was removed beyond one-year removal period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
C075668
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California High-Speed Rail Authority v. Superior Court (Tos)
High-Speed Passenger Train Finance Committee properly authorizes issuance of bond for California’s high-speed rail project as necessary and desirable. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
13-1329
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Keys v. 701 Mariposa Project LLC (In re 701 Mariposa Project LLC)
Bankruptcy court lacks jurisdiction to disallow evicted tenant's claim because she never filed proof of claim or participated in any way in debtor’s bankruptcy case. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
12-15186
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Schultze v. Chandler
Bankruptcy court may exercise jurisdiction to dismiss legal malpractice action against court-appointed attorney by individuals in unsecured creditors' committee. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
12-15691
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State of Arizona v. Ashton Co. Inc.
District court fails to independently scrutinize consent agreements regarding cleanup of Arizona landfill, affording undue deference to Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
12-55856
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People of the State of California ex rel. Imperial County Air Pollution Control District v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Secretary of Interior complies with NEPA in approving environmental impact statement regarding effects of water transfer agreements on Salton Sea. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
13-15611
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State of Hawaii ex rel. Louie v. HSBC Bank Nevada N.A.
Hawaii federal court does not have jurisdiction over Attorney General's suits against financial institutions, alleging they deceptively enrolled consumers in payment protection plans. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
B253065
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Rebecca C., a Minor
Mother’s history of drug abuse does not render her incapable of parenting teenage daughter because she was not at risk of physical harm. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
H038040
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Bloxham v. Saldinger
In resolving boundary dispute, trial court may rely on one property owner’s expert survey over the other’s, as long as its use is supported by substantial evidence. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
S219819
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People v. Machado
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S218503
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Braziel v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S218400
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In re Transient Occupancy Tax Cases
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S218861
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People v. Castillolopez
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S219454
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People v. Johnson
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S218754
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Grupp v. DHL Express
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
S218984
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People v. Arevalo
Order |
|
Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
S214864
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Martinez v. Joe's Crab Shack Holdings
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
S214831
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People v. Wilson
Order |
|
Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
S214573
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People v. Reece
Order |
|
Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
S050102
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People v. Hensley
Death penalty judgment is reversed because juror engaged in prejudicial misconduct by consulting with pastor regarding penalty phase while wrestling with decision. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 |