| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-20215
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Chu v. Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America
Accident policy's limitation of benefits in connection with auto accident claims is unambiguous and enforceable. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S068162
|
People v. Duarte
Review granted |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | ||
|
S069783
|
People v. Garcia
Trial court's grant of leniency to defendant is error resulting in an unauthorized sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S068112
|
People v. Franklin
Person subject to sex offender registration must notify law enforcement of move to location outside California. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
B109817
|
People v. Franklin
Person subject to sex offender registration must notify law enforcement of move to location outside California. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S064917
|
People v. Gainey
Review granted |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | ||
|
H016248
|
People v. Daniels
Analysis of blood doesn't violate Fourth Amendment if probable cause supported initial drawing of sample. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S069728
|
People v. Daniels
Analysis of blood doesn't violate Fourth Amendment if probable cause supported initial drawing of sample. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
B111547 and B121604
|
People v. Everett
Criminal defendant doesn't waive statute of limitations by failing to assert it in trial court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
C026099
|
People v. Coria
Manufacturing methamphetamine isn't a strict liability crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
98-0449
|
Mitchell v. Dillard Department Stores Inc.
Off-duty police officer serving as security guard at department store acts under color of state authority in detaining patron. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-2220
|
Bustamonte v. Lemaster
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-5162
|
U.S. v. Cone
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-7101
|
Zurich Reinsurance (London) Limited v. Remaley
Order |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-6059
|
Patterson v. Spears (In re Denton)
Order |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-7052
|
Horton v. Massie
Order |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S071521
|
People v. Falsetta
Statute permitting introduction of defendant's prior sex crimes, for purpose of showing propensity to commit sex crimes, doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S072780
|
People v. Dawson
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
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S079764
|
People v. Fairwell
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
S080250
|
People v. Caspersen
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
95-4032
|
Rodgers v. Deboe
Retroactive Application of Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Not Required on Actions Before Enactment. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0383
|
Lee's Aquarium & Pet Products Inc. v. Python Pet Products Inc.
Aquarium cleaning device doesn't infringe on existing patent under the doctrine of equivalents. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-20205
|
Earle v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Actual prejudice resulting from insured's late tender of defense relieves insurer of liability. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
94-1115
|
McMorgan & Co. v. First California Mortgage Co.
Voluntary disclosure of privileged materials to government agency in nonpublic investigation constitutes waiver of privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0363
|
Phillips v. International Union of Operating Engineers
State law governing member/union relations isn't pre-empted by the federal duty of fair representation. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0393
|
In re Silicon Graphics Inc. Securities Litigation
Failure to specifically plead plaintiff traded contemporaneously with defendants causes dismissal of insider transaction claim. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-2383
|
Buckley v. Gallo Sales Co.
Workers' compensation exclusivity is pre-empted by statutory remedies not barred by arbitration clause and housing act. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
97-0138
|
Cornwell v. Joseph
Attorney general is proper defendant in action challenging licensing requirement for hair braiders. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-7726
|
Lewis v. Unites States
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
96-1800
|
Warn v. M/Y Maridome
Proper forum for case arising from accident in Greek coastal waters is Greece, not America. |
Maritime Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 |