Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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95-56610
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Gabbert v. Conn
Prosecutor isn't entitled to qualified immunity for executing search warrant against criminal defense attorney. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
96-55699
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Fajardo v. County of Los Angeles
Upholding practice of treating domestic violence 9-1-1 calls differently, on assumption that such calls involve less injury, is erroneous. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
98-16612
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Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Inc. v. City of Antioch
Zoning ordinances which prevent approval of drug treatment facility violate American with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
B124959
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In re Locks
Defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to state hospital is entitled to hearing to determine competency to refuse medication. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
97-55115
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Newman v. American Airlines Inc.
If sufficient evidence shows airline acts unreasonably in refusing passage, summary judgment in Air Carrier Access Act claim is improper. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
97-55649
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Ellis v. City of San Diego
Doctor who performs medical procedure without plaintiff's consent, isn't shielded from civil rights suit under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
97-56169
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Onossian v. Block
Police officers are insulated from constitutional attack for injuries caused while justifiably chasing criminal suspect. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
95-55798
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Carlo v. City of Chino
Arrestee's state statutory right to post-booking telephone call creates liberty interest protected by due process. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
96-35901
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Mockaitis v. Harcleroad
Seizure of recording of inmate's confession to priest violates Fourth Amendment and statutory rights. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
97-55649
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Ellis v. City of San Diego
Doctor who performs medical procedure without plaintiff's consent, isn't shielded from civil rights suit under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
97-55115
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Newman v. American Airlines Inc.
If sufficient evidence shows airline acts unreasonably in refusing passage, summary judgment in Air Carrier Access Act claim is improper. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 2, 1999 | |
96-15590
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Roe v. City and County of San Francisco
Prosecutor enjoys absolute immunity from liability for decision not to prosecute police officer's cases. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 30, 1999 | |
95-15737
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Collins v. Jordan
No qualified immunity for police chief who ordered preemptive arrests and dispersal of peaceful protesters. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 29, 1999 | |
95-823
|
Smoot v. The City of Placentia
Proof standard for claim of loss of child's companionship is 'deliberate indifference or reckless disregard.' |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 28, 1999 | |
95-55599
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United States v. California Mobile Home Park Opinion Management Co.
Landlord can assess guest and parking fees for handicapped resident's caregiver without violating Fair Housing Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
93-36092, 93-36093, 93-36094, 94-35251, 94-35252, 94-35253 and 94-35372
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Marks v. Clarke
Search warrant for all persons on premises doesn't entitle officer to qualified immunity for searching non-suspects. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
93-36092
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Marks v. Clarke
Search warrant for all persons on premises doesn't entitle officer to qualified immunity for searching non-suspects. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
S058207
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Jones v. KMART Corporation
Suspected shoplifter cannot recover unreasonable search and seizure without state action. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
S053930
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County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court
Emotional distress claims in civil rights action for sexual harassment and discrimination survive plaintiff's death. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
95-56642
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Torres v. City of Santa Ana
Notice to appear doesn't toll limitations period for filing complaint alleging arrest using excessive force. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
95-56290
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Gilligan v. Jamco Development Corp.
Pleadings in housing discrimination suit need not allege each element of prima facie case. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
S057808
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Bullock
Failure to prove civil rights violation based on rezoning issue requires summary adjudication. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
95-974
|
Arizonans For Official English v. Arizona
State employee's resignation to pursue private sector work renders action on state constitutional issue moot. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 16, 1999 | |
95-1100
|
Board of the County Commissioners of Bryan County, Oklahoma v. Brown
County isn't liable for sheriff's decision to hire deputy without adequately screening driving and criminal records. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 13, 1999 | |
95-56162
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Forrett v. Richardson
Police can use deadly force against probably armed, violent felony suspect using desperate escape measures. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 13, 1999 | |
95-1441
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Blessing v. Freestone
Social Security Act's Title IV-D doesn't give individuals federal right to force state agency compliance. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | |
94-16912
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Thompson v. Mahre
No 'knock-notice' requirement if officers execute warrant regarding suspected drug dealer with possible warning. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
96-176
|
Luke v. Abbott
An official-capacity officer as named defendant in a civil rights case is improper. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
96-15852
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Johnson v. Knowles
Direct primary election of county party central committee doesn't meet state action requirement for discrimination claim. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
96-55672, 97-56683, 97-5668497-55724, and 97-55789
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Saman v. Robbins
There's no excessive force when suspect is kicked and pushed to the ground by police officer for safety reasons. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 29, 1999 |