| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-55642 and 97-55650
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In re Real Property Known as 22249 Dolorosa Street
Claimants who successfully defend against even part of forfeiture action are prevailing parties and entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 1999 | |
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98-0239
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Ginda v. Exel Logistics Inc.
Highest-ranking employee at worksite may be 'managing agent' for Fair Employment and Housing Act purposes. |
Employment Law |
|
Sep. 8, 1999 | |
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98-4369
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Project Sentinel v. Evergreen Ridge Apartments
Organization's abstract social interests, and it expending funds on litigation to further its interests, doesn't create standing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 8, 1999 | |
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97-1499
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Armstrong v. Alicante School
School isn't liable under Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act for disabled student's injuries after ingestion of illegal drugs on campus. |
Education |
|
Sep. 8, 1999 | |
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98-0502
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Drucker v. Greater Phoenix Transportation Co. Inc.
Motor Carrier Financial Responsibility laws require uninsured motorist coverage for drivers of passenger transport vehicles for hire. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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98-15862
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Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona v. LaWall
Parental consent statute for abortion, containing provisions for intermediate judicial bypass and open-ended medical emergency, isn't constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-70894
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Andriasian v. INS
Time alien spent in third country isn't sufficient to support denial of asylum unless alien is firmly resettled in third country. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-56217
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Morales v. Cooperative of American Physicians Inc.
California litigation privilege bars suit for negligent and intentional misrepresentation based on responses to interrogatories in prior medical malpractice suit. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-55503
|
Walker v. American Home Shield Long Term Disability Plan
Plan interpretations and factual determinations are encompassed in a de novo standard of review for insurance disability claim under ERISA. |
Employment Law |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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98-56727
|
Recording Industry Assoc. of America v. Diamond Multimedia Systems
'Rio' portable music player isn't subject to restrictions of Audio Home Recording Act of 1992, as it isn't a 'digital audio recording device.' |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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98-15306
|
Clinton v. Babbitt
Members of Navajo Nation living on land belonging to Hopi Tribe can't proceed to court to dispute long-term leases where Hopi Tribe is an indispensable party. |
Native American Affairs |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-50174
|
U.S. v. Mikaelian
State's failure to request downward departure from Sentencing Guidelines doesn't relieve trial court's duty to cooperation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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98-15794
|
Palomar Pomerado Health Center v. Belshe
Healthcare district established by state lacks standing to sue state officials in federal court challenging state statute on constitutional grounds. |
Government |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-56525
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Bankruptcy of Levander
The bankruptcy court has jurisdiction to amend an order awarding attorney fees to add a third-party judgment debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B125285, B125298, B130137, and B130146
|
McKelvey v. Boeing North American Inc.
Claims are time-barred when plaintiffs admit publicity surrounding defendants' conduct and don't allege facts showing why they didn't make earlier discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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97-56525
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Bankruptcy of Levander
The bankruptcy court has jurisdiction to amend an order awarding attorney fees to add a third-party judgment debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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A083685
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Grell v. Laci Le Beau Corp.
Suspension of corporate status doesn't toll statute of limitations against now-revived corporation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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D026292 and D027470
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Heppler v. J.M. Peters Co. Inc.
Indemnitor must be negligent before subcontract with indemnity provision can be exercised. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B116070
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Ehret v. Congoleum Corp.
In determining portion of settlement to be set off from economic damages, court must apply percentage of economic damages award in relationship to total award. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B125203
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Kim v. WCAB
Application of statutory payment cap on vocational rehabilitation benefits to interpreter fees doesn't violate equal protection. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B124720
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Barnes v. WCAB
WCAB may terminate a provisional award of medical treatment more than five years after date of injury. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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98-0560
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State v. Tamplin
The trial court was proper in its jury instruction regarding the defendant's knowledge of the wrongfulness of his conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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E023264
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Nebel v. Sulak
Judgment debtor examinations are public judicial proceedings and may be observed by disinterested third parties. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B120266
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Ziman v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Liability policy's coverage for 'advertising injury' does not extend to hanging infringing painting in building lobby for broker's open house. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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C025766 and C025845
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Davis v. Wood-Mizer Products Inc.
Defendant that pays judgment and also indemnifies settling defendant may not complain of plaintiff's excessive recovery. |
Torts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
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B110243
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People v. Douglas
Order suspending defendant's sentence, granting probation, and declaring charged offenses to be misdemeanors isn't appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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B109744
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DeBerard Properties Ltd. v. Lim
Borrower can't waive anti-deficiency laws in forbearance agreement postdating original note and deed of trust. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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D027853
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People v. Ingram
'Return' of unpurchased merchandise for refund isn't theft where store knew of pretense before refunding money. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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G024413
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Eric A., a Minor
Acknowledging that conditions still exist would justify juvenile court's initial assumption of jurisdiction waives right to appeal. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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B123079
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Real v. Compton
Termination of officer because of inability to perform patrol duties insufficient to establish perception of disability under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 6, 1999 |