| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G030880
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Wilens v. TD Waterhouse Group Inc.
Securities broker that suspended internet trading privileges without notice is not subject to class action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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B172309
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Cruz v. Superior Court (Ayromloo)
Trial court must hold evidentiary hearing before denying party's request to proceed in forma pauperis. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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C043427
|
Johnson v. Lewis
Plaintiff and attorney who filed frivolous appeal are liable for sanctions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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C045847
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K.R.L. Partnership v. Superior Court (Pemberton)
Cross-defendant cannot seek change of established venue based on improper venue claim as determined by reference to compulsory cross-complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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B172019
|
Country Villa Claremont Healthcare Center Inc. v. Superior Court (Rodriguez)
Plaintiff were not required to obtain court order prior to seeking punitive damages for elder abuse. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
|
B166213
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Schlessinger v. Holland America NV
Forum-selection clause in cruise ticket is enforceable despite passenger's failure to read it. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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C045902
|
Vineyard Springs Estates LLC. v. Superior Court (Wyatt)
Court cannot consider motion for summary judgment without first ruling on evidentiary objections. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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03-16253
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Valdez v. Allstate Insurance Co.
District court will reconsider whether it properly exercised diversity jurisdiction in insurance case. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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B172309
|
Cruz v. Superior Court (Ayromloo)
Trial court must hold evidentiary hearing before denying party's request to proceed in forma pauperis. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
|
S111585
|
Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Statutory protection of writings prepared for mediation provides absolute protection that is not limited by work-product principles. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
|
A103835
|
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine v. Tyson Foods Inc.
Health organization may sue chicken manufacturer based on law repealing anti-SLAPP protections for advertisements. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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03-10194
|
U.S. v. Ford
Collateral estoppel bars government from relitigating case against defendant for managing property for cocaine distribution. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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02-56134
|
Olvera v. Giurbino
Court abused discretion in not granting defendant's motion to stay proceedings pending exhaustion of claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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02-16221
|
Port of Stockton v. Western Bulk Carrier KS
Prevailing party that failed to seek attorney fees in action cannot seek them through subsequent action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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G029261
|
City of Anaheim v. Pacific Bell Telephone Co.
Trial court lacked jurisdiction to hear city's lawsuit against telephone company. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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A103942
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Corbett v. Hayward Dodge Inc.
Car dealership does not deserve attorney fees for successfully defending lawsuit by consumer alleging fraud. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B171152
|
Best Products Inc. v. Superior Court (Granatelli Motorsports Inc.)
Court erred in overruling defendant's objections of attorney-client and work product privilege on basis of waiver. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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D042907
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Brannon v. Superior Court (Crippen)
Court errs in refusing to permit petitioners opportunity to present oral arguments on summary judgment motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2004 | |
|
19708-5
|
Gerean v. Martin-Joven
Plaintiff did not adequately serve process by delivering complaint to home of defendant's father. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 16, 2004 | |
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02-57198
|
Casey v. Albertson's Inc.
When parties treat fully dispositive summary judgment order as final judgment, requirement of separate document is waived. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 16, 2004 | |
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02-56581
|
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. v. Ferrante
Court lacked ancillary jurisdiction over issue of attorney fees when such issue was unrelated to litigation before court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 15, 2004 | |
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D043340
|
Teal v. Superior Court (People)
Trial court abused discretion by ordering defense counsel to provide subpoenaed materials to prosecution. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2004 | |
|
D041925
|
Shuer v. County of San Diego
County is estopped from asserting failure by plaintiff to exhaust administrative remedies because of misleading and erroneous information it provided concerning such remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2004 | |
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B170305
|
Saeta v. Superior Court (Dent)
Statements made during hearing conducted by employment termination review panel are not privileged. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2004 | |
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B169276
|
Bearman v. Superior Court (Joseph)
Medical board lacked good cause to order doctor to produce records of patient prescribed medicinal marijuana. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2004 | |
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C037254
|
Bronco Wine Co. v. Espinoza
State law regulating use of brand names on labels on wine bottles is void. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 2004 | |
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F043967
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Bakersfield City School Dist. v. Superior Court (The Bakersfield Californian)
Disclosure of public employee's disciplinary record is dependent on reasonable conclusion that complaint is well-founded. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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B163114
|
Fashion 21 v. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Group's allegations that garment retailer underpaid immigrant workers are protected by anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B163168
|
Garment Workers Center v. Superior Court (Fashion 21 Inc.)
Trial court abused its discretion in permitting discovery before first ruling on SLAPP motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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C043997
|
Finley v. Saturn of Roseville
Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain plaintiffs' motion to compel review of first arbitrator's decision by second arbitrator. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 |