Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B245651
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Castellon v. U.S. Bancorp
Renter who fell on stairs outside of her room after failing to turn on lights cannot sue trustee of trust that owned the property. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
H037762
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Leyte-Vidal v. Semel
Yahoo! shareholder must first ask board of directors to file lawsuit on company’s behalf because he could not show co-founder controlled directors. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
10-73239
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Rodriguez-Castellon v. Holder
Mexican citizen who was convicted of having sexual intercourse with 15-year-old girl in California may be deported because he committed a crime of violence. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
C067800
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Marriage of Woolsey
Husband may not get around marital settlement agreement based on additional Placer County Local Rules of Court, which conflicted with state law. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
C070704
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Cornejo v. Lightbourne
Employee does not have to file her discrimination claim with California before suing Dept. of Social Services under Whistleblower Protection Act. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
C070643
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Bushell v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Bank must offer to permanenty modify homeowners' mortgage so they could avoid foreclosure after complying with trial modification plan. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
B248092
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Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
G047336
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All Towing Services LLC v. City of Orange
Towing company cannot undo city council’s contract awards to other companies by claiming council members received campaign contributions. |
Government |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
B244648
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People v. Wilson
After violating probation, burglar must serve two years in state prison, rather than county jail, according to his plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
S212704
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Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
S212517
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People v. Adderley
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
S212759
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Pulido (Michael) on H.C
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
S213100
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Williams v. Chino Valley Independent Fire District
Order |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
S210044
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People v. Powell
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
S212852
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People v. Barclay
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
12-9012
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Robers v. United States
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
12-10882
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Hall v. Florida
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
13-16928
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Jones v. Ryan
Days from his scheduled execution, inmate unsuccessfully asserts ineffective assistance of trial counsel in his second habeas corpus petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
11-O-11436
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Song v. State Bar
Lawyer fails to avert disbarment by explaining that he took client's money because he suffered emotional difficulty due to cultural pressure to care for his parents. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
09-O-11175
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Lenard v. State Bar
California attorney who was not authorized to practice law in other states is disbarred because he settled consumer debt matters for clients outside of California. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
11-O-12820
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Seltzer v. State Bar
Company recoups fees paid to attorney, who was ‘out on emergency’ and did not provide any valuable services, after hiring her for possible lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
D062900
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People v. Zondorak
California’s ban on AK series semi-automatic rifles does not violate Second Amendment because these weapons are ‘dangerous and unusual.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
B243912
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Mt. Holyoke Homes L.P. v. Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Arbitrator’s award is thrown out due to failure to disclose his resume, which named partner of firm involved in legal malpractice matter. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
B227092
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Colony Cove Properties LLC v. City of Carson
Mobilehome park owner must abide by city's rental review board determination regarding rent levels, but may still pursue related federal claims. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
G046663
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Cassidy v. California Board of Accountancy
California Board of Accountancy revokes license of certified public accountant, who filed a tax return for a client when he knew his license was expired. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
S174475
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Sonic-Calabasas A Inc. v. Moreno
Court cannot prematurely deny arbitration for pay dispute without addressing employee’s claim that ‘Berman hearing’ waiver in arbitration agreement was unreasonable. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
S204771
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Sterling Park L.P. v. City of Palo Alto
Developers may proceed with residential condominium project while challenging City of Palo Alto’s below market housing program. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
11-50392
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U.S. v. Stargell
Tax preparer’s conviction for wire fraud is upheld because evidence showed that her fraudulent scheme exposed banks to greater risk of loss. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
12-35323
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Washington Environmental Council v. Bellon
Washington environmental groups may not sue state environmental agencies for failing to sufficiently regulate greenhouse gas emissions of oil refineries. |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
G047738
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San Miguel Community Association v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
Insurer does not have to defend residential community association in lawsuit to enforce parking restrictions until residents asked for money. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 18, 2013 |