| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-16401
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Ritchie v. United States
In deciding motion for judgment based on partial findings under FRCP 52(c), district court may make findings in its own view of evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 28, 2006 | |
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G035101
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Consumer Defense Group v. Rental Housing Industry Members
Insufficient notices in Proposition 65 cases require dismissal, and appellate court suggests legal work merited attorney fees award of $1.98. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2006 | |
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B179975
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Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2006 | |
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B179975
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Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2006 | |
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03-57230
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Latshaw v. Trainer Wortham & Co. Inc.
Party who accepted offer of judgment driven by her counsel's allegedly erroneous advise was not entitled to relief from judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2006 | |
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04-16001
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Reno Air Racing Association v. McCord
Party may not be held in contempt for violating temporary restraining order that failed to comply with required notice and specificity provisions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2006 | |
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04-16632
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Central Delta Water Agency v. Bureau of Reclamation
Summary judgment is proper where there is no genuine issue of material fact regarding Bureau of Reclamation's compliance with state standard. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2006 | |
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B180062
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Seever v. Copley Press Inc.
Where employer prevailed in discrimination action against it, award for costs of preparing unused trial exhibits was not proper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2006 | |
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A106426
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Lincoln Property Co., N.C. Inc. v. The Travelers Indemnity Co.
Claim by insured for breach of covenant of good faith involved same primary right as claim for breach of duty to defend. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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B173832
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Michael v. Denbeste Transportation Inc.
Under 'Privette' doctrine, no duty was owed to injured plaintiff who was not employee, but independent contractor. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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G035694
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A.F. Brown Electrical Contractor Inc. v. Rhino Electric Supply Inc.
Filing of stop notice is not entitled to protection under anti-SLAPP statute where it was done when litigation was seriously under consideration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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A110069
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Club Members for an Honest Election v. Sierra Club
Order granting in part motion to strike is proper where cause of action was based on protected act of voting. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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G035101
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Consumer Defense Group v. Rental Housing Industry Members
Insufficient notices in Proposition 65 cases require dismissal, and appellate court suggests legal work merited attorney fees award of $1.98. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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B179975
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Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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B170359
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Holden v. Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
Action is time-barred where petition challenging city ethics commission's decision was not within 90-day statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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B176232
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Geffcken v. D'Andrea
In mold mycotoxins case, exclusion of environmental sampling data was proper because it had minimal probative value pursuant to Evidence Code. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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G036211
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Experian Information Solutions Inc. v. Superior Court (Mellonie Sorensen)
After class certification was denied, trial court erred by approving sections of letter notifying nonparties of their potential legal rights. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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D045247
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Thornburg v. Superior Court (Bactes Imaging Solutions Inc.)
Company that contracts with hospital to respond to patient requests for medical records is bound by Evidence Code Section 1158 cost restrictions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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B188995
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Sunset Millennium Associates LLC v. Le Songe LLC
Fourteen page minute order with notice of entry language on page 13 did not comply with requirements of California Rules of Court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2006 | |
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04-15097
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Americopters v. FAA
In cases regarding challenges to FAA's action, petitions for review are dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because they were untimely filed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 22, 2006 | |
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06-55109
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Abrego v. The Dow Chemical Co.
Under Class Action Fairness Act, burden of establishing removal jurisdiction remains, as before, on removing defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 22, 2006 | |
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A110311
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Bell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Plaintiffs' request for postjudgment interest was properly denied where satisfaction of judgment includes payment to damages fund managed by claims administrator. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2006 | |
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B169563
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John B. v. Superior Court (Bridget B.)
Right to sexual privacy limits discovery in wife's action against husband for allegedly infecting her with HIV. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2006 | |
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B171570
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Flatley v. Mauro
Attorney's attempt to extort money in exchange for silence is not subject to special motion to strike. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2006 | |
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E035085
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Kibler v. Northern Inyo County Local Hospital District
Hospital's peer review proceeding is 'official proceeding' that is subject to special motion to strike. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2006 | |
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B172981
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Branick v. Downey Savings and Loan Association
Plaintiffs who no longer meet standing requirements of Proposition 64 may be entitled to amend complaint to substitute plaintiff. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2006 | |
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A106199
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Californians for Disability Rights v. Mervyn's
Proposition 64 does not apply retroactively to pending actions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2006 | |
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A101477
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Kearney v. Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
Telephone recordings made in Georgia without consent of all parties are not unlawful. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 15, 2006 | |
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04-15243
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Durham v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Clock for removal of case to federal court was reset when party discovered case was also removable on federal officer grounds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2006 | |
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03-10307
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U.S. v. Rosenthal
In case involving conviction for violations of Controlled Substances Act, new trial is proper where conversation between juror and attorney involved extraneous information. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2006 |