| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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93-4531
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Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District
High school student's action under Title IX alleging sexual harassment survives dismissal motion. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
93-0594
|
Ashmus v. Calderon
Court can hold petition containing exhausted claims in abeyance while petitioner exhausts remedies on other claims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
94-2418
|
Ho v. San Francisco Unified School District
Res judicata bars suit challenging consent decree's race-based limitations on school enrollment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1356 and 91-1533
|
First National Insurance Co. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Notice of policy cancellation listing the wrong address is defective as a matter of law. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-0582
|
Bernstein v. U.S. Dept. of State
Plaintiff's claim that Arms Export Control Act is unconstitutional is colorable, and thereby precludes dismissal motion. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-20422
|
Vivus Inc. v. Kercso
Dispute as to material facts precludes summary judgment in action to determine who invented patented device. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4075
|
Mendez v. Gearan
Rehabilitation Act requires employer to assess impaired individual's history to determine qualifications and necessary accommodations. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-3408
|
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Failure to allege element of consideration warrants dismissal of civil RICO class action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4075
|
Mendez v. Gearan
Discrimination Claim By Denied Peace Corps Volunteer Isn't Subject to Exhaustion Under Administrative Procedures Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-3408
|
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Allegation that random insertion of 'chase' cards in trading cards violates RICO is sufficient claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1291
|
California First Amendment Coalition v. Calderon
Limitations on witnesses' viewing of prisoner's execution infringes First Amendment right of public access. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-03430
|
Californians For Safe And Competitive Dump Truck Transportation v. Mendonca
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 does not pre-empt Prevailing Wage Law. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4350
|
Lopez v. United States
Innocent store owners can be permanently disqualified from food stamp program. |
Government |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-2999
|
Dameron Physicians Medical Group Inc. v. Shalala
State can cap reimbursement to health care providers below the level permitted by Medicare. |
Government |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1170
|
Bankruptcy of Colortran Inc.
Corporation cannot recover sanctions as an 'individual' for automatic stay violation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4317
|
Ramsey v. Amfac Inc.
Immediate application of higher interest rate to calculate present value of benefits violates ERISA. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
97-0734
|
Thies v. Wyman
Homeowners association fees are 'debts' for purposes of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1224 and 96-1926
|
Ravens v. Iftikar
Published notice of pending securities class action doesn't provide sufficient information to satisfy notice requirements. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1224 and 96-1926
|
Ravens v. Iftikar
Inadequacy of notice to class members precludes designation as lead plaintiffs. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1374
|
A&W Smelter and Refiners Inc. v. Clinton
Mining company is liable for costs incurred in cleaning up hazardous substance dumped or abandoned. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
90-0350
|
Xiao v. Reno
Alien must pursue asylum claim with INS in order to obtain travel documents. |
Immigration |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-20033
|
Rodriguez v. International Business Machines
Plaintiff fails to make out prima facie case for unlawful discrimination based on race. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
97-0819
|
Araiza v. National Steel And Shipbuilding Co.
Statutory rights, unlike contract-based rights, are not waived under collective bargaining agreements. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
90-0350
|
Xiao v. Reno
Effective relief under court-ordered release of detained immigrant requires providing documentation of legal status. |
Immigration |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-2011
|
Desert Citizens Against Pollution v. Bisson
Plaintiffs lack standing to challenge agency's undervalutation of land under Federal Lands Policy Management Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-20327
|
Boyce v. Bumb
'Innocent party' can maintain claim for full cost recovery under CERCLA. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-888
|
United Reporting Publishing v. Lungren
California Public Records Act Amendment prohibiting release of arrestees' addresses for commercial purposes is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0450
|
LeCrone v. U.S. Navy
Medical malpractice claim against government for care provided to active military personnel is barred. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
93-1591
|
Matter of Cirrus Logic Securities Litigation
Shareholders fail to establish material fact issue showing company's deviations from its policy constituted fraud. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-0026
|
In re Interactive Network Inc. Securities Litigation
Failure to allege use of insider information in connection with securities sale warrants complaint dismissal. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 |