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Minnick v. Clearwire US LLC;
Order
Mar. 30, 2011
Smith v. Home Loan Funding Inc.
Court properly finds loan officer acted as mortgage broker, not just mortgage lender, after stating to borrower he would ‘shop’ loan around.
Real Property Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Vinson
Amendment to Penal Code Section 666, which requires proof of three prior convictions for certain offenders, applies retroactively to defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
Astra USA Inc. v. Santa Clara County
Healthcare facilities do not have cause of action against drug manufacturers who enter into contracts with agency under Public Health Services Act.
Contracts Mar. 30, 2011
Connick v. Thompson
District attorney's office may not be held liable under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 for failure to train prosecutors based on single 'Brady' violation.
Civil Rights Mar. 30, 2011
Tolentino v. New York
Order
Mar. 30, 2011
Doe v. Holder
Order
Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Moon
Conduct credits are properly denied to defendant convicted of murder, even when defendant is granted probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Delgado
Trial court errs in failing to instruct on aiding and abetting based on evidence that defendant did not personally move victim in kidnapping.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Varela
Defendant’s conviction for evading police officer while driving motor vehicle is proper because ‘pocket bike’ is within definition of ‘motor vehicle.’
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
JSM Tuscany LLC v. Superior Court (NMS Properties Inc.)
Nonsignatory plaintiff may be subject to arbitration provision in contract if claim is inextricably intertwined with obligations imposed by contract.
Contracts Mar. 30, 2011
City of Alhambra v. D'Ausilio
Court properly denies anti-SLAPP motion challenging declaratory relief claim for determination that defendant’s involvement in protests violated settlement agreement.
Civil Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
Lee v. Kwong
Trial court has jurisdiction to vacate dismissal and reinstate arbitration award pursuant to parties’ agreement to arbitrate and attorney fee provision.
Civil Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Moon
Conduct credits are properly denied to defendant convicted of murder, even when defendant is granted probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
Lefiell Manufacturing Co. v. Superior Court (Watrous)
Spouse has standing to pursue loss of consortium damages where claim is dependant on employee’s injury under Labor Code Section 4558.
Torts Mar. 30, 2011
People v. Arias
Denial of motion for judgment of acquittal on kidnapping charge is proper where evidence shows defendant involuntarily moved victim some distance.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 2011
Hossana-Tabor Church v. EEOC
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
Jameson v. Yates
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
Simon v. Bickell
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
Sukup v. United States
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
Behr v. Redmond
In action alleging tortious transmission of genital herpes, award of damages for future medical expenses is excessive based on plaintiff's life expectancy.
Torts Mar. 29, 2011
Davis v. Humphrey
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
Strauss v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
District court errs in ordering payment of disability benefits based on failure to follow remand order absent finding of disability.
Government Mar. 29, 2011
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association v. Goldstene
Federal law does not preempt state regulation affecting conduct beyond state’s coastline, which is aimed at prevention and control of air pollution.
Environmental Law Mar. 29, 2011
Bardzik v. County of Orange
Sherriff is entitled to qualified immunity for retaliatory action against sheriff’s deputy who acted as policymaker in department.
Constitutional Law Mar. 29, 2011
C.B. v. Garden Grove Unified School District
Guardian is entitled to full reimbursement from school district for private school placement although private school could not provide certain services.
Education Mar. 29, 2011
Colony Cove Properties LLC v. City of Carson
Amendment to city’s guidelines for implementing ordinance is not amendment to ordinance justifying new effective date for limitations period on takings claim.
Constitutional Law Mar. 29, 2011
King v. Trujillo
Order
Mar. 29, 2011
People v. Meneses
Sufficient evidence supports jury’s finding that defendant caused great bodily injury after sexual conduct with 12-year-old victim, which resulted in impregnation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2011
Bonfigli v. Strachan
Power of attorney coupled with interest does not convert into general power of attorney after transfer of interest.
Contracts Mar. 28, 2011