| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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09-55103
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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 |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | |
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09-56588
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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 |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | |
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11-70847
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King v. Trujillo
Order |
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Mar. 29, 2011 | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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C062389
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Ferwerda v. Bordon
Attorney fee provision later published by subdivision committee, but not contained under subdivision’s covenants, conditions, and restrictions, is not enforceable against homeowner. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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06-74547
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Singh v. Holder
Spouse’s lie to immigration authorities is sufficient basis for adverse credibility finding, which is attributable to both spouses. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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09-70136
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Abufayad v. Holder
Visa holder is inadmissible for being likely to engage in terrorist activity based on jihadist materials on computer, connections, and background. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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10-15192
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San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority v. Salazar
Application of Sections 7 and 9 of Endangered Species Act to California delta smelt does not violate Commerce Clause. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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B219247
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People v. Schlimbach
Under Unlawful Liquor Sale Abatement Law, bar constitutes nuisance based on handful of incidents of unlawful alcohol sales to obviously intoxicated persons. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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A127581
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The Housing Group v. PMA Capital Insurance Co.
Court properly denies insurer’s motion to compel arbitration for attorney fee dispute where insurer failed to provide insured’s defense in underlying action. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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B228732
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City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court
Agreement to arbitrate issue of furloughs would constitute improper delegation of discretionary policymaking power vested in city council. |
Government |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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A120050
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Tverberg v. Fillner Construction Inc.
Hirer may be held directly liable for independent contractor’s injury where hirer retained control over safety conditions at jobsite. |
Torts |
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Mar. 28, 2011 | |
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S189577
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Ennabe v. Manosa
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S189781
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People v. Christiana
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S186253
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Baca v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S189733
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People v. Cornett
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S189414
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People v. Cabrera
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S190226
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Adamar (Michael) on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S189786
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People v. Wyatt
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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S189856
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People v. Gonzalez
Order |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | ||
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A126742
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Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges
Prevailing defendant is not entitled to attorney fees under Disabled Persons Act Section 55 for hours intertwined with defense of other claims. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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08-56181
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Quality Loan Service Corp. v. 24702 Pallas Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Federal tax lien filed first in time has priority over individual’s judgment lien for surplus proceeds following nonjudicial foreclosure sale. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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09-16181
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Cafasso v. General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc.
Court properly dismisses False Claims Act action for failure to assert claim for payment or any particular circumstance of fraud committed against government. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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B215812
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Hibbs v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court errs in granting summary judgment in issue of bad faith because triable issue exists whether insured is prejudiced by insurance’s subrogation claim. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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D055431
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People v. Gann
Co-conspirator’s statements supporting conspiracy to make murder seem like home-invasion robbery are properly admitted as evidence under hearsay exception. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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B229701
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People v. Superior Court (Brim)
Delay in penalty phase due to lengthy investigation does not constitute good cause to allow empanelling of separate juries in capital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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H035573
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Trinity Park L.P. v. City of Sunnyvale
180-day limitations period for challenges to development exactions does not apply where affordable housing requirement was not intended to defray cost of public facilities. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 25, 2011 | |
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H034702
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Country Side Villas Homeowners’ Association v. Ivie
Action that arose from homeowner’s objections as to association’s governance is subject to anti-SLAPP motion because it affected homeowners’ right of petition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 25, 2011 |
