| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10-35228
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Minnick v. Clearwire US LLC;
Order |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | ||
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B219372
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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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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F059302
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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09-1273
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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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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09-571
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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09-11556
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Tolentino v. New York
Order |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | ||
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06-71565
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Doe v. Holder
Order |
|
Mar. 30, 2011 | ||
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C065216
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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 | |
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B220174
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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B221424
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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B227360
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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B220136
|
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 | |
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A126027
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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C065216
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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 | |
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B226240
|
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 |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
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B223330
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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 | |
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10-553
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Hossana-Tabor Church v. EEOC
Order |
|
Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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10-8588
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Jameson v. Yates
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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10-8795
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Simon v. Bickell
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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10-9197
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Sukup v. United States
Order |
|
Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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E048333
|
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 | |
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10-950
|
Davis v. Humphrey
Order |
|
Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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10-35139
|
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 | |
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09-17765
|
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 |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | |
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09-55103
|
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 | |
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09-56588
|
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 |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | |
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09-57039
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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 | |
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11-70847
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King v. Trujillo
Order |
|
Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
|
G043037
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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 | |
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A125924
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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 |
