| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D043173
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In re Tobacco Cases I
Dispute between tobacco manufacturer and state is not subject to arbitration under Master Settlement Agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C045927
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Hawkins v. Pacific Coast Building Product Inc.
'Relation back' doctrine applies to defeat statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B174518
|
C3 Entertainment Inc. v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendant based on interim ruling against other defendant was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C045732
|
Cockshott v. Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
Challenge to decision of forestry board must be brought within 30 days of service of decision. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
|
C047257
|
Golden Gate Bridge v. Superior Court (R&B Protective Coatings Inc.)
Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is local agency entitling it to change of venue. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A104418
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Crespin v. Bonta
Time limit to seek attorney fees does not apply to plaintiffs who won Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented aliens. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A105588
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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District v. Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association
Lawsuit challenging decision of public entity was not subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C044681
|
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. v. Zinnel
Party that brought interpleader but did not deposit disputed funds with court is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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02-16839
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Theis Research Inc. v. Brown & Bain
Amount at stake in underlying litigation, not arbitration award, is amount in controversy for diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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02-56381
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Fidelity Federal Band FSB v. Durga Ma Corp.
Party that helped select arbitrators cannot challenge subsequent award for impartiality. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A107318
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Hardistry v. Hinton & Alfert
Stipulated motion to vacate judgment as part of settlement that contains neither joint declaration of counsel nor copy of judgment must be denied. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 13, 2005 | |
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03-55231
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China National Metal Products Import/Export Co. v. Apex Digital Inc.
District court must confirm foreign arbitral award where party fails to establish defense against enforcement of award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2005 | |
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C045927
|
Hawkins v. Pacific Coast Building Products Inc.
'Relation back' doctrine applies to defeat statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 6, 2005 | |
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02-15720
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Wolfe v. Strankman
Judicial defendants, when acting as administrators, are not immune from Section 1983 suits. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2005 | |
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B160176
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Urshan v. Musicians' Credit Union
Trial court lacks authority to shorten minimum notice period for hearing summary judgment motion absent parties' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 21, 2005 | |
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A100240
|
Fair v. Bakhtiari
Settlement agreement that all disputes are subject to arbitration makes agreement admissible to show that parties intended to be bound. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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02-35460
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Gilbertson v. Albright
Federal abstention principles apply to civil rights action for damages that relates to pending state proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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H026428
|
Yaqub v. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
Hospital denied doctor a fair administrative hearing before revoking his hospital privileges. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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D044147
|
People v. Superior Court (Cole National Corp.)
Trial court's discovery orders were abuse of discretion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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B171608
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Sylmar Air Conditioning v. Pueblo Contracting Services Inc.
Party that filed SLAPP is liable for attorney fees despite filing amended complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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B163108
|
ECC Construction Inc. v. Oak Park Calabasas Homeowners Association
Defendant's notice of appeal of cross-complaint was timely under 'one final judgment' rule. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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B173810
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Marriage of Kreiss
Father may have access to psychiatric records of mother who underwent drug rehabilitation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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B168867
|
Gonzalez v. County of Los Angeles
Five-year deadline to bring civil case to trial is extended when mediation occurs during final six months of limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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C045502
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Sinaiko v. Superior Court (Medical Board of California)
Disqualification of plaintiff's experts rendered administrative proceeding unfair. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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A106242
|
Arntz Builders v. Superior Court (County of Contra Costa)
Contractual provision waiving plaintiff's right to transfer action to neutral county is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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C044364
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Association For Sensible Development at Northstar Inc. v. Placer County (Northstar Mountain Properties LLC)
Plaintiff's request for hearing was timely under Public Resources Code. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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A104687
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Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency
California Environmental Quality Act plaintiffs whose failure to request merits hearing was caused by attorney's inexcusable mistake cannot avoid dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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G031069
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Lebrilla v. Farmers Group Inc.
Denial of plaintiffs' statewide class certification must be reversed due to court's application of wrong legal criteria. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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B177177
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Goldstein v. Ralphs Grocery Co.
Party had no right of immediate appeal from denial of special motion to strike. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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02-16447
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Pardi v. Kaiser Permanente Hospital Inc.
California's statutory litigation privilege does not bar action brought under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 11, 2005 |