| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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20-35504
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Trout Unlimited v. Pirzadeh
Environmental Protection Agency's decision was reviewable because Administrative Procedure Act's exception to reviewability did not apply since EPA's regulations included meaningful legal standard governing EPA's decision. |
Administrative Agencies |
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S. Graber | Jun. 18, 2021 |
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19-35981
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Center for Biological Diversity v. Haaland
Fish and Wildlife Service's 2017 Decision violated Administrative Procedure Act because reasoned explanation was warranted for change in position on whether Pacific walrus qualified as threatened species. |
Administrative Agencies |
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A. Hurwitz | Jun. 4, 2021 |
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B308040
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Bradley v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Physician should have sought relief from California State Board of Pharmacy before filing suit and seeking injunction concerning pharmacy's denial of his prescriptions for controlled substances. |
Administrative Agencies |
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E. Lui | Jun. 2, 2021 |
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C086205
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Lion Raisins v. Ross
Trial court correctly determined Raisin Bargaining Association was marketing association and therefore authorized to bloc vote under Food and Agricultural Code Section 58999. |
Administrative Agencies |
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P. Krause | May 27, 2021 |
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C088922
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California Coastkeeper Alliance v. State Lands Commission
California State Lands Commission properly proceeded by way of supplemental environmental impact report because project's changes were minor. |
Administrative Agencies |
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W. Murray | May 11, 2021 |
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19-35351
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2-Bar Ranch Limited Partnership v. U.S. Forest Service
US Forest Service's regulations were consistent with plain language of 2009 Forest Plan and plaintiffs were not entitled to attorney's fees. |
Administrative Agencies |
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M. Berzon | May 7, 2021 |
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B300557
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Tri-Counties Association v. Ventura County Public Guardian
Administrative law judge did not have to defer to Regional Center's evaluation because Department of Developmental Services-appointed ALJs are tasked with overseeing Regional Center's assessments. |
Administrative Agencies |
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S. Perren | May 6, 2021 |
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19-56368
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Goffney v. Becerra
Department of Health and Human Services interpretation of 'enrollment application' of 42 C.F.R. Section 424.520(d) merited deference because agency's interpretation represented authoritative statement of agency, and implicated their expertise. |
Administrative Agencies |
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E. Miller | Apr. 30, 2021 |
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19-70334
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SEIU Local 87 v. National Labor Relations Board
Employees were engaged in lawful picketing because combination of their picket signs and leaflets clearly disclosed their dispute was with their primary employer and not neutral third party. |
Administrative Agencies |
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P. Watford | Apr. 29, 2021 |
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20-35391
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State of Washington v. U.S. Dept. of State
Congress precluded judicial review of both designation and undesignation of items as defense articles under International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976. |
Administrative Agencies |
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R. Nelson | Apr. 28, 2021 |
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19-15262
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Odell v. U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Because plaintiff did not present his claim to Secretary of Health and Human Services, district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction. |
Administrative Agencies |
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E. Miller | Apr. 28, 2021 |
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19-1442
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Carr v. Saul
Issue-exhaustion requirements erroneously imposed on petitioners' Appointments Clause claims because such claims are purely constitutional claims and fall outside administrative law judges' area of technical expertise. |
Administrative Agencies |
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S. Sotomayor | Apr. 23, 2021 |
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B292091
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Modification: Lent v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal Commission did not violate plaintiffs' due process rights by imposing larger penalty than its staff recommended, because Commission specifically advised plaintiffs it could impose penalty of up to $8 million. |
Administrative Agencies |
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J. Segal | Apr. 19, 2021 |
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A153582
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Modification: Sweeney v. San Francisco Bay Conservation
Public Resources Code's permit exceptions were inapplicable to project that went beyond repair and maintenance, and that was inconsistent with local protection plan. |
Administrative Agencies |
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P. Siggins | Apr. 16, 2021 |
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C085042
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American Coatings Association, Inc. v. State Air Resources Board
State Air Resources Board's fees on manufacturers was reasonable and not a tax subject to Proposition 13. |
Administrative Agencies |
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V. Raye | Apr. 14, 2021 |
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B292091
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Lent v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal Commission did not violate plaintiffs' due process rights by imposing larger penalty than its staff recommended, because Commission specifically advised plaintiffs it could impose penalty of up to $8 million. |
Administrative Agencies |
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J. Segal | Apr. 7, 2021 |
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A155260
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Podiatric Medical Board v. Superior Court (Redko)
Power to exclude expert testimony to counter discovery 'abuse' was not recognized as implied power of administrative law judge's statutory authority. |
Administrative Agencies |
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J. Kline | Apr. 1, 2021 |
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B303269
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Alpha Nu Assn. of Theta XI v. University of Southern California
Suspension of Theta Xi from University of Southern California's recognition upheld despite using modestly untimely evidence from prior pledge class. |
Administrative Agencies |
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N. Manella | Mar. 25, 2021 |
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A153582
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Sweeney v. San Francisco Bay Conservation
Public Resources Code's permit exceptions were inapplicable to project that went beyond repair and maintenance, and that was inconsistent with local protection plan. |
Administrative Agencies |
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P. Siggins | Mar. 23, 2021 |
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19-71787
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Transportation Division of the Intl. Assoc. - SMART v. Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration failed to comply with Administrative Procedure Act's notice-and-comment provisions when it issued order purporting to adopt nationwide maximum one-person crew rule for trains. |
Administrative Agencies |
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C. Callahan | Feb. 24, 2021 |
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D076921
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Gerwig v. Gordon
Showing any violation of title 17 does not rebut Evidence Code Section 664's presumption that chemical blood tests were properly conducted, yielding reliable results. |
Administrative Agencies |
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W. Dato | Feb. 23, 2021 |
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G058539
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Modification: City of Duarte v. State Water Resources Control Bd.
Water boards' numeric effluent limitations permit was upheld based on boards' consideration of factors under Water Code Section 13241. |
Administrative Agencies |
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R. Fybel | Feb. 23, 2021 |
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19-35774
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Ahearn v. Saul
In a Supplemental Security Income case, courts review the decision of the administrative law judge for substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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W. Fletcher | Feb. 18, 2021 |
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D076652
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Manderson-Saleh v. Regents of the University of California
Substantial compliance doctrine applied where employee's intent to assign pension beneficiary was clear despite not strictly complying with regulation for beneficiary designations. |
Administrative Agencies |
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J. Haller | Feb. 9, 2021 |
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19-199
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Salinas v. Railroad Retirement Bd.
United States Railroad Retirement Board's refusal to grant petitioner's request to reopen prior benefit determination was subject to judicial review. |
Administrative Agencies |
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S. Sotomayor | Feb. 4, 2021 |
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A158861
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Schmid v. City and County of San Francisco
Trial court properly sustained city's demurrer because authorizing removal of sculpture that had garnered significant adverse public reaction was not an abuse of discretion. |
Administrative Agencies |
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J. Streeter | Feb. 3, 2021 |
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G058539
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City of Duarte v. State Water Resources Control Bd.
Water boards' numeric effluent limitations permit was upheld based on boards' consideration of factors under Water Code Section 13241. |
Administrative Agencies |
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R. Fybel | Feb. 1, 2021 |
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20-15662
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Axon Enterprise v. Federal Trade Commission
Under 'Thunder Basin Coal Co. v. Reich,' district court did not have jurisdiction to hear plaintiff's constitutional challenges to Federal Trade Commission's structure. |
Administrative Agencies |
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K. Lee | Jan. 29, 2021 |
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18-73488
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration properly found that California's meal and rest break rules were preempted by federal law as applied to drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles. |
Administrative Agencies |
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D. Bress | Jan. 19, 2021 |
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G058436
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Modification: 11 Lagunita, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
There was no abuse of discretion in California Coastal Commission's $1 million administrative penalty against plaintiffs for violating Coastal Development Permit. |
Administrative Agencies |
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E. Moore | Jan. 11, 2021 |