| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B120616
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The Vons Companies Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
Insurance policy permits payment of self-insured retention amount through other valid and collectible insurance. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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C032196
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Levi U., a Minor
Notice to Indian Affairs Bureau of dependency action involving child of alleged Indian descent complies with notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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D032477
|
People v. Bourquin
Challenge to impermissible hearsay at probation revocation hearing is moot where defendant pleads guilty to offense that led to revocation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B122687
|
People v. Gutierrez
Witness' writing of license plate number of vehicle used in crime is admissible as spontaneous declaration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B128760
|
Brown v. Williams
Plaintiff is not entitled to relief from adverse arbitration award where her attorney fails to request trial de novo. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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E020452
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McGill v. M.J. Brock & Sons, Inc.
Misrepresentation action not barred by statute of limitations when defendant fails to demonstrate that plaintiffs were on inquiry notice of neighborhood changes. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B127931
|
KNB Enterprises v. Matthews
Human likeness is not copyrightable, even if captured in a copyrighted photograph. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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A086261
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Lorig v. Medical Board of California
Address of record filed with licensing agency is public information. |
Government |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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E020267
|
People v. Culuko
Under natural and probable consequences doctrine, aider and abettor may be convicted of murder without malice, even where target offense isn't inherently dangerous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
H019369
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People v. Superior Court (Mouchaourab)
Communications between prosecutor and grand jury may be obtained to prepare motion to dismiss indictment for lack of probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
C031652
|
Robison v. City of Manteca
Recovery agreement between employer and employee is valid when employee cannot substantiate claims of undue influence and unconscionability. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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C030993
|
People v. Allen
Warrantless search of bicycle driven on public streets is valid where there is probable cause to believe bicycle contains contraband. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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G022376
|
People v. Garcia
Homosexuals are cognizable group whose exclusion from jury violates accused's constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B128007
|
People v. McFarland
Prosecution may not offer expert opinion testimony about accused's character until accused first places his character at issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B129578
|
Ware v. WCAB
Injured golf caddie is employee entitled to workers' compensation benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B128311
|
Hernandez v. California Hospital Medical Center
In medical malpractice action, claimant may recover against hospital even though Medicare and Medi-Cal paid his medical expenses. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B122436
|
Taylor v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Employee of civilian contractor operating on federal military enclave may pursue state whistleblower claim against contractor. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B125398
|
Brennan v. Tremco, Inc.
Demurrer without leave to amend can't be sustained where triable issues of fact remain to be decided. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
S077360
|
People v. Tillman
Objection to trial court's omission of restitution fine is waived if not made at time of sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
D031946
|
Pardee Construction Co. v. Insurance Co. of the West
Where insurers acknowledge subcontractors had complete operations coverage for project, insurers owe contractor duty to defend absent language excluding coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
B123069
|
Balasubramaniam v. County of Los Angeles
In employment discrimination lawsuit, court must give collateral estoppel effect to findings reached by county's civil service commission. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B122687
|
People v. Gutierrez
Witness writing of license plate number of vehicle used in crime is admissible as sponteneous declaration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B121194
|
Butcher v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Where reviewing court affirms lower court decision on first issue but doesn't consider second issue, decision on second issue has no preclusive effect. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B132060
|
People v. Beuer
Absent connection between current offense and prior arrest, defendant may not seek to suppress evidence of prior offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B123956
|
Wm. R. Clarke Corp. v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
Where judgment debtor has equitable right to offset, postjudgment interest should be calculated before judgment debtor credits itself with the offset. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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B133005
|
Ricardo A., a Minor
Dagger is substantially concealed when it looks like pen and its point is concealed behind juvenile's ear. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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G022376
|
People v. Garcia
Homosexuals are cognizable group whose exclusion from jury violates accused's constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
A083896
|
People v. Brown
Admission of defendant's prior acts of domestic violence under Evidence Code Section 1109 neither violates due process nor lessens burden of proof. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
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D031946
|
Pardee Construction Co. v. Insurance Co. of the West
Where insurers acknowledge subcontractors had complete operations coverage for project, insurers owe contractor duty to defend absent language excluding coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
|
S004725
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People v. Hayes
Due process in death penalty case isn't violated when change of venue doesn't replicate socioeconomic factors of venue where offense was committed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 |