| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-2623
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Wilmarth v. City of Santa Rosa
Employee with carpal tunnel syndrome cannot establish ability to perform essential job functions warranting accommodations. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-0296
|
Tool v. National Employee Benefit Services Inc.
Employers are not 'persons' who have standing to sue under ERISA for breach of duty. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-0239
|
Solahart Industries Pty. Ltd., v. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Nonprofit industry association code standards aren't unconstitutional, don't violate Sherman Act nor constitute a tort. |
Antitrust |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-1669
|
Springfield v. San Diego Unified Port District
San Diego Unified Port District cannot ban 'expressive activities' within airport terminal during construction. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
95-20012
|
Midpeninsula Citizens For Fair Housing v. ACCO Management Co.
Motion for class certification is denied when definition of class is overbroad. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
95-02638
|
Bates v. Jones
California's lifetime legislative term limits are unconstitutional. |
Government |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
95-04222
|
Bankruptcy of Haines
Community property debts arising out of prior marriage of debtor are nondischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
94-2817
|
In re California Micro Devices Securities Litigation
Settlement proposal which offers more up front cash to class than previous proposal is approved. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
97-0106
|
Doe v. U.S.
Criminal records are expunged when harm outweighs any government interest in maintaining records. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-1431
|
Powers v. Eichen
Motion to dismiss suit alleging misleading statements artificially inflating stock prices is granted in part. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
c-93-1037
|
In re Clearly Canadian Securities Litigation
Approval of settlements in class actions is denied where plans of allocation are inadequate. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-1166
|
Cloutier v. Prudential Insurance Company of America
No summary judgment after plaintiff presents evidence indicating possible discriminatory denial of insurance policy. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-4370
|
Johnson v. GC Services Inc.
Dishonored check is considered a 'debt' under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-1739
|
Schneider v. California Department of Corrections
Inmates are not entitled to interest on funds placed in prison Inmate trust accounts. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
98-0253
|
Juan A., a Minor
Appeal of delinquency determination must be suspended until challenge to underlying corrigibility determination is adjudicated. |
Juveniles |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
97-0307
|
State v. Clary
Test results from blood sample are admissible where sample is taken pursuant to search warrant, but without accused's consent and while restrained. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
98-0971
|
Arizona v. Wolter
Value of stolen property is assessed on date accused purchases property, not date property is actually stolen. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-0091
|
San Tan Irrigation District v. Wells Fargo Bank
Trial court must consider bank-payor's good faith defense to conversion claim. |
Business Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
98-16238
|
Burgert v. The Lokelani Bernice Pauahi Bishop Trust
Native Hawaiian Education Act and Native Hawaiian Health Care Act do not create implied private rights of action. |
Government |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-2196
|
Bankruptcy of Barrack
Abuse of process and fraudulent promise allegations are sufficient to avoid dismissal of nondischargeability claim. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-4628
|
Electro Scientific Industries Inc. v. General Scanning Inc.
Attorney-client privilege is waived by 'news release' disclosing substantive component of communications from counsel. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
97-0138
|
Cornwell v. California Board of Barbering And Cosmetology
Plaintiff adequately alleges Board of Cosmetology's required curriculum violates African-type hair stylists' rights. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
91-3453
|
Jones v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco must submit detailed plan for resolving ongoing constitutional violations in jail conditions. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-20572
|
Vargas v. Gromko
Terminated employee who threatened to shoot supervisors fails to establish discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
95-0582
|
Bernstein v. U.S. Dept. of State
Export Administration Regulations on encryption software are prior restraints in violation of First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
94-1443
|
Sweeney v. Bert Bell NFL Player Retirement Plan
Football-related activity in professional league causes ex-football player's current substance abuse disability. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-3483
|
Laurie Q. v. Callahan
Beneficiaries challenging representative payee designation only, must first present claim to Social Security Commissioner. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-1356 and 91-1533
|
First National Insurance Co. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for bank, doesn't need independent counsel to represent receivership estate. |
Banking |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
92-0151
|
In re Extradition of Artt
Escapees from Belfast prison are subject to extradition if punishment is due to criminal acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
96-2090
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Philip Morris Inc.
Tobacco companies are not subject to governmental action if injury indirect or derived from third party. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 |