| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A132914
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Lucky United Properties Investments Inc. v. Lee
In dispute over attorney fees, interest on prejudgment award of fees begins to accrue upon entry of judgment, but postjudgment interest does not. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 27, 2013 | |
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12-57330
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Kuxhausen v. BMW Financial Services NA LLC
BMW may remove class action to federal court because plaintiff failed to trigger 30-day period for removal by inadequately stating amount in controversy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 2013 | |
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10-15501
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Wagner v. County of Maricopa
Statements offered to establish decedent's state of mind are admissible where they were not offered to prove truth of underlying memory or belief. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2013 | |
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A132914
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Lucky United Properties Investments Inc. v. Lee
In dispute over attorney fees, interest on prejudgment award of fees begins to accrue upon entry of judgment, but postjudgment interest does not. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2013 | |
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12-55050
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Kramer v. Toyota Motor Corp.
Toyota may not compel arbitration of class action based on purchase agreements between customers and dealerships because corporation did not sign agreements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 31, 2013 | |
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B238304
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Gray v. Chiu
Arbitrator's failure to disclose that lawyer was member of administering dispute provider resolution organization is valid ground for vacating arbitration award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 22, 2013 | |
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B238054
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Swissmex-Rapid S.A. de C.V. v. SP Systems LLC
Confirmation of arbitration award between California and Mexican corporations is proper because FAA's procedural provisions do not apply to state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 6, 2013 | |
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B238054
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Swissmex-Rapid S.A. de C.V. v. SP Systems LLC
Confirmation of arbitration award between California and Mexican corporations is proper because FAA's procedural provisions do not apply to state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 30, 2012 | |
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G046769
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Williamson v. Mazda Motor of America Inc.
On remand, new judge may reconsider whether case involving accident in Utah may properly be tried in California because prior judge had retired. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 27, 2012 | |
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C070571
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V & P Trading Co. Inc. v. United Charter LLC
Sanctions award against corporation is unsupported because court improperly denied motion to compel answer to interrogatories based on corporation’s suspended status. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2012 | |
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D061348
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Weingarten Realty Investors v. Chiang
Judgment creditor who was assignee may claim cash and other property previously escheated to state because statute does not limit claims to owners. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2012 | |
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D057138
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In re Insurance Installment Fee Cases
In consumer class action, insurer may recover costs incurred in sending notices to class members regarding discovery of their personal information. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 13, 2012 | |
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H037315
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Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church v. All World Mission Ministries
Pastor is incorrectly required to sign settlement agreement in his personal capacity and to release his personal claims against religious corporation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 12, 2012 | |
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11-15528
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United States v. $999,830 in United States Currency
Person who claims ownership to $999,830 in U.S. currency seized by government has standing to challenge government’s forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 10, 2012 | |
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B236912
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Sino Century Development Limited v. Farley
Trial court may not award attorney fees as sanction for violation of California Rule of Court, which required notification of bankruptcy court’s stay. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 3, 2012 | |
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11-35632
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Mount Hope Church v. Bash Back!
Internet service provider is not entitled to attorney fees following denial of church’s subpoena seeking email addresses of gay rights group members. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 27, 2012 | |
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10-15501
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Wagner v. County of Maricopa
Statements offered to establish decedent's state of mind are admissible where they were not offered to prove truth of underlying memory or belief. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 19, 2012 | |
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10-36142
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Barabin v. AstenJohnson Inc.
Doctor who testified in prior asbestos injury cases may not testify in current case until court first evaluates methodology behind his expert opinion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 19, 2012 | |
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F063445
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People v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
After prevailing in bail bond forfeiture proceedings, county counsel may recover costs incurred in successfully opposing motions, but not attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 2012 | |
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B240914
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Lebel v. Mai
Tenant may not sue lessor who lives overseas where she did not ask about foreign residence and served lessor's mother with complaint in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2012 | |
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G045390
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People ex rel. Strathman v. Acacia Research Corp.
Anti-SLAPP statute cannot be used to strike employee's qui tam action against biotechnology corporation alleging filing of fraudulent insurance claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2012 | |
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11-35854
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Doe #1 v. Reed
Washington does not have to stop release of names of people who signed petitions to overturn bill that expanded domestic partners’ rights. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2012 | |
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D059605
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Young v. Tri-City Healthcare District
Court may hear hospital's request for reconsideration of ruling where hospital filed similar appeal contesting ruling in favor of fired doctor. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2012 | |
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11-72940
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United States v. U.S. District Court (Baldwin)
Government does not need to send Assistant Attorney General to initial settlement conference regarding tax dispute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 17, 2012 | |
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B237475
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Mastick v. TD Ameritrade Inc.
When investor sues her accountant based on agreement governed by California law, federal law does not require arbitration of case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 11, 2012 | |
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A134371
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Phillips v. Sprint PCS
Despite denying phone company’s motion to compel arbitration, trial court may reconsider decision after Supreme Court holding significantly alters California law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 27, 2012 | |
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B237684
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E.A., a Minor
Appeals court will not hear issues when father's attorney objected to lower court’s orders without giving grounds for objections. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 27, 2012 | |
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10-16380
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Lane v. Facebook Inc.
Facebook’s $9.5 million settlement regarding privacy violations is fair, even if majority of payments will be made to organization dedicated to online privacy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | |
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11-72940
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United States v. U.S. District Court (Baldwin)
Government does not need to send Assistant Attorney General to settlement conference regarding tax dispute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 13, 2012 | |
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11-55674
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Dennis v. Kellogg Co.
Class action settlement improperly funds charities devoted to feeding the poor, when lawsuit was not related to that goal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 5, 2012 |