| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-15035
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Gator.com Corp. v. L.L. Bean Inc.
District court had jurisdiction over retailer that conducted extensive mail-order and internet business within state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 21, 2003 | |
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02-15517
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Swedberg v. Marotzke
Plaintiff's opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss did not automatically convert to summary judgment motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 17, 2003 | |
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00-17146
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State Engineer v. United States
Doctrine of prior exclusive jurisdiction gives state court that adjudicates water decree exclusive jurisdiction over its administration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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G029343
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Adams v. Pacific Bell Directory
Law of case doctrine permits state appellate court to follow 9th Circuit determination that employees' claims aren't pre-empted by federal law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 15, 2003 | |
|
B164153
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Alan v. Superior Court (UBS PaineWebber Inc.)
Where forum selected for arbitration declines to hear matter, dispute is to be tried in court unless out-of-state location is proper. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 15, 2003 | |
|
B162197
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City of Long Beach v. California Citizens for Neighborhood Empowerment
Anti-SLAPP statute does not apply to city's enforcement action against organization alleged to have violated municipal codes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 15, 2003 | |
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A098484
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USS-Posco Industries v. Edwards
Employer may seek restraining order on behalf of employee who was not specifically targeted by harasser. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 15, 2003 | |
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C039827
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M. Perez Co. Inc. v. Base Camp Condominiums Assn. No. One
Party who unsuccessfully sought attorney fees is not necessarily liable for such fees to opposing party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 15, 2003 | |
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02-55658
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Carafano v. Metrosplash.com Inc.
Commercial Internet dating service is immune from liability for false content provided by unknown third party. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 15, 2003 | |
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S088458
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Lockheed Martin Corp. v. Superior Court (Carrillo)
In toxic tort action, plaintiffs fail to qualify for class certification of a 'medical monitoring' class and 'punitive damage' class. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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01-56061
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United States v. Marshall
Proper date for determining value of forfeited property is when government sold it. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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D039312
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Punsly v. Ho
Mother who prevailed in visitation dispute is not entitled to attorney fees under 'private attorney general' theory. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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02-35582
|
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Hughes
Federal court lacked diversity jurisdiction to hear lawsuit brought by insurer against home seller. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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02-55724
|
Kelton Arms Condominium Owners Assn. Inc., v. Homestead Insurance Co.
District court did not have authority to remand case sua sponte for procedural defect under 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c). |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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D038811
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Tuchscher Development Enterprises Inc. v. San Diego Unified Port District
Real estate developer's lawsuit against port district was properly struck under anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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B155539
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Gryczman v. 4550 Pico Partners, Ltd.
Delayed discovery rule applies to toll statute of limitations in breach of contract action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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H022467
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Scott Co. of California v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co.
Settlement offer made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 doesn't automatically exonerate sureties for liability. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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A098455
|
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate v. Foti
Demonstrators may challenge application of injunction prohibiting obstruction of abortion clinic. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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F038025
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Leamon v. Krajkiewcz
Contractual provision that established conditions to recovery of attorney fees was valid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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D039163
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Hogar Dulce Hogar v. Community Development Commission of the City of Escondido
Discovery rule tolling statute of limitations is inapplicable where no individual asserts loss and public entity's statutory violation is disclosed in public records. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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E031878
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Newton v. Clemons
County's hospital lien subject to 50 percent limitation of Civil Code; statutory lien is not remedy for enforcing reimbursement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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D041882
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Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego v. San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
Redevelopment agency has standing to bring civil action for order compelling responsible part to remedy environmental contamination. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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B163064
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Gans v. Smull
Code of Civil Procedure Section 12a does not apply to acts governed solely by contractual provisions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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D039787
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Turner v. Superior Court (People)
Jury's finding that defendant is not sexually violent predator requires state to present evidence of changed circumstances in subsequent hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S101435
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Little v. Auto Stiegler Inc.
Minimum requirements for arbitration of unwaivable statutory claims apply also to claim that employee was terminated in violation of public policy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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02-56016
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Coutee v. Barington Capital Group LP
Arbitration award against investment firm that traded clients' retirement accounts without permission is affirmed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 10, 2003 | |
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E032995
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Baker-Hoey v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Ordinary witness fees do not include physician's reasonable and customary hourly or daily fees which must be paid in order to take deposition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 10, 2003 | |
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B157517
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Finney v. Gomez
Trial court improperly awarded more damages than plaintiff requested. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 10, 2003 | |
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F040278
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California Psychiatric Transitions Inc. v. Delhi County Water District
Lawsuit against water district alleging excessive connection fee was time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 10, 2003 | |
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00-16521
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Appling v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Because of inconsistent prior judgments, court correctly exercised its discretion by refusing to apply offensive non-mutual collateral estoppel. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 9, 2003 |