| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D060260
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City of Dana Point v. California Coastal Commission (Headlands Reserve LLC)
California Coastal Commission may not review city's decision to enact ordinance that limited hours of operation for trails at project site. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 17, 2013 | |
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11-1545
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City of Arlington v. FCC
FCC properly rules that state or local governments must process siting applications for wireless facilities in 90 days for new antennae and 150 days for others. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 21, 2013 | |
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12-52
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Dan’s City Used Cars Inc. v. Pelkey
Tenant may bring state-law claims against towing company where alleged violations of state law are based on storage and disposal of towed vehicle once towing had ended. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 14, 2013 | |
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D061121
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Coastside Fishing Club v. California Fish and Game Commission
Although trial court erred in applying doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies, agency nonetheless has authority to adopt challenged coastal regulations. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 16, 2013 | |
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F061162
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Ogundare v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Construction company’s challenge to debarment from being able to work on public projects falls short because company can still work on other projects. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 19, 2013 | |
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G044796
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City of Huntington Beach v. PUC of the State of California (Crown Castle Ng West Inc.)
City of Huntington Beach successfully challenges Public Utilities Commission’s approval of project that proposes to install antennas within city. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 15, 2013 | |
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12-73138
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Multistar Industries Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Motor carrier may not petition for review of 'unsatisfactory' safety rating by challenging violations that did not factor into agency's final rating. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 8, 2013 | |
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A135763
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Hoberman-Kelly v. Valverde
Suspension of driver’s license for refusal to submit to blood test is invalid when video showed that officer ignored driver’s repeated consent to test. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 7, 2013 | |
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E054472
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Daniels v. Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
Daughter of care facility resident who died following deterioration of health at facility does not need to arbitrate claims against facility. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 6, 2013 | |
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B237968
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Austin v. Valverde
DMV must provide free copy of administrative hearing transcript to driver who challenged license suspension due to refusal to take blood alcohol test. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 2, 2012 | |
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B233295
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West Washington Properties LLC v. California Dept. of Transportation
California Dept. of Transportation may issue notice of violation for ‘wallscape’ that violated Outdoor Advertising Act, despite taking no action for over 20 years. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 6, 2012 | |
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10-70211
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Alcoa Inc. v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration may enter into contract to sell electricity to private company at cost-based rate, which could create profit. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 17, 2012 | |
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A130542
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Matteo v. California State DMV
DMV must grant restricted license to driver who had been suspended for 90 days for driving under the influence twice in 10 years. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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B235217
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Lone Star Security & Video Inc. v. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
State agency revokes alarm company's license due to its unlicensed operator's untrue and misleading statements to customers. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 19, 2012 | |
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09-72775
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City of Redding v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission does not exceed its authority by issuing orders 'resetting' market clearing prices to calculate refunds due from public utilities. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 28, 2012 | |
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D060622
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Hansen v. Board of Registered Nursing
No due process violation occurs where Board of Registered Nursing revoked license after serving nurse at last known address and nurse filed writ after deadline. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 17, 2012 | |
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A130819
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Kifle-Thompson v. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Writ of administrative mandate is unavailable to chiropractor whose license was revoked where substantial evidence supported Board of Chiropractic Examiners' decision to revoke license. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 15, 2012 | |
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C064475
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Rand v. Board of Psychology
Board of Psychology has jurisdiction to discipline psychologist for unprofessional conduct while he was acting as special master in family law matter. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 11, 2012 | |
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A131445
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Gillis v. Dental Board of California
Dental Board of California may discipline dentist for failure to return calls regarding mishandled procedure although conduct was not listed in Dental Practices Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 23, 2012 | |
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B232833
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City of Palmdale v. State Board of Equalization (City of Pomona)
Proposed stipulated settlement vacating judgment, which faulted State Board of Equalization, is improper because public interest is served by reprimand of Board. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 23, 2012 | |
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11-159
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Astrue v. Capato
Posthumously conceived children of deceased wage earner, who do not qualify for inheritance through intestate succession, are not entitled to Social Security survivors benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 21, 2012 | |
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C064475
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Rand v. Board of Psychology
Board of Psychology has jurisdiction to discipline psychologist for unprofessional conduct while he was acting as special master in family law matter. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 10, 2012 | |
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A132699
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Sulla v. Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Registered Nursing's imposition of discipline on registered nurse found driving with blood alcohol level of .16 percent is authorized, even without nexus between misconduct and professional qualifications. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 9, 2012 | |
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A130718
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Elder v. Pacfic Bell Telephone Co.
PUC does not have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve lawsuit against telephone companies alleging inclusion of unauthorized charges on telephone bills. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 30, 2012 | |
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10-15873
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Ibrahim v. Department of Homeland Security
Student, who was prevented from returning to U.S. due to No-Fly List, may assert constitutional claims based on substantial connections with U.S. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 9, 2012 | |
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10-55642
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Sauer v. U.S. Dept. of Education
State agency has no statutory obligation to sue federal government for failing to comply with Randolph-Sheppard Vending Stand Act arbitration award. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 6, 2012 | |
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B229605
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Vitkievicz v. Valverde
Petition challenging DMV's revocation of driving privileges is untimely where petition was not filed within 94 days of mailing of notice of decision. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 26, 2012 | |
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10-553
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Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC
'Ministerial exception' bars employment discrimination suit against church by teacher who received religious training and was commissioned minister. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 12, 2012 | |
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D056676
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Saraswati v. County of San Diego
Where county’s determination affects parent’s vested fundamental right to familial privacy, reviewing court must apply independent judgment on evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 12, 2012 | |
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C065784
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Hardesty v. Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
In review of hearing board's issuance of abatement order, independent judgment standard does not apply where mining operation would not be driven out of business due to order. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 28, 2011 |