| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-35432
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Lierboe v. State Farm Mutual
Because sole named plaintiff has no cognizable claim, class is inadequately represented and class certification is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 17, 2004 | |
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S111323
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Saint Agnes Medical Center v. PacifiCare of California
Party to contract didn't waive its contractual right to arbitration by filing lawsuit for purpose of repudiating contract. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2004 | |
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G030640
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Kertesz v. Ostrovsky
Limitations period was tolled by respondent's petition for bankruptcy and automatic stay. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2004 | |
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D040112
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Korea Water Resources Corp. v. Lee
Because foreign country's judgment is not conclusive, superior court properly discharged attachment against defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2004 | |
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A102151
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The CIT Group/Equipment Financing Inc. v. Super DVD Inc.
Right to Attach order in favor of respondents is proper because computation of damages was ascertainable from contract. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2004 | |
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A102182
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Duran v. St. Luke's Hospital
Mother alleging medical malpractice that led to death of child is barred from suing because filing fee was $3 short. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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A099383
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People v. Krah
Court had jurisdiction to commit convicted child molester as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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H025229
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People v. Superior Court (Cooper)
Legislature did not intend for relitigated motions grounded on review of suppression-motion denial to be included within Penal Code Section 1538.5(p). |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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G031407
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Thomson v. Anderson
Corporations Code Section 31420 is service of process statute and does not create independent basis for personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B162846
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Taylor v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Arbitration provision in collective bargaining agreement is not enforceable where there is no clear waiver of right to file suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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F039948
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Genesis Environmental Services v. San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
Independent contractor may sue pollution control district for equal protection violation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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C040937
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People v. Therrian
Expert testimony regarding use of Static-99 test on sexually violent predator was not subject to admissibility hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B154584
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Murphy v. BDO Seidman
In most instances, shareholders' complaint alleging accounting misfeasance stated facts sufficient to constitute cause of action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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A097435
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Judgment against party who participated in litigation until trial was not entered by default. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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B158393
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Roberti v. Andy's Termite & Pest Control Inc.
Medical experts' opinion testimony regarding causation of plaintiff's autism is not subject to admissibility test of 'People v. Kelly.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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D041783
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Global Minerals & Metals Corporation v. Superior Court (National Metals Inc.)
Class action certification order is vacated due to existence of potential conflicts of interest between class members. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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H023828
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Nicholson v. Fazeli
Cross-complaint originating in a marriage dissolution action may form basis for malicious prosecution action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
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00-16532
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Earthquake Sound Corp. v. Bumper Industries
Manufacturer of car audio products that willfully infringed trademark is liable for attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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02-16397
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Wagner v. Professional Engineers in California Government
Union nonmembers are judicially estopped from pursuing claim that union improperly categorized certain activities as representational. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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02-16696
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Lion Raisins Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Raisin manufacturer being investigated for falsifying documents may seek disclosure of investigation records. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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02-55330
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U.S. v. $100,348 in U.S. Currency
Possessor of seized currency has standing to challenge forfeiture as excessive fine under Eighth Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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02-16646
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Nardi v. Stewart
Court lacks authority to sua sponte dismiss habeas petition as time-barred after state files answer failing to raise statute of limitations defense. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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02-35262
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Independent Towers of Washington v. State of Washington
State's regulation of towing operators is not pre-empted by federal law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2004 | |
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D040271
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Rosales v. Battle
Woman who lived with motorist killed in traffic accident lacked standing to sue for wrongful death. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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B171121
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Bensimon v. Superior Court (Tarrant Apparel Group)
Motion for reconsideration does not extend jurisdictional time for writ petition when trial court has denied motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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H024767
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Thomas F., a Minor
Juvenile court errs in refusing to permit minor from calling witnesses after it fails to order reciprocal discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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B161491
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Consumer Advocates v. Echostar Satellite Corp.
Triable issues exist regarding whether satellite television service violated statutes with representations concerning number of channels and program schedule. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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D042323
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2,022 Ranch L.L.C. v. Superior Court (Chicago Title Insurance Co.)
Attorney-client privilege does not extend to otherwise unprivileged subject matter that has been communicated to attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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02-35323
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Sink v. Aden Enterprises Inc.
Under Federal Arbitration Act, district court isn't required to compel return to arbitration where employer previously defaulted in arbitration of same claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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B157914
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DeGrezia v. Superior Court (Blue Cross of California)
Arbitrator may only determine whether insurer rescinded policy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 2004 |