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Shine v. Williams-Sonoma
Sustained demurrer on res judicata grounds affirmed where issue preclusion applies to prior action that was dismissed with prejudice pursuant to settlement agreement.
Employment Law 2DCA/4 May 31, 2018
In re Daniela G.
Juvenile court can refuse to compel the testimony of children, when the possible due process benefit would not warrant the psychological harm it would cause the child.
Dependency 1DCA/1 May 31, 2018
Daniel v. National Park Service
Dismissal finding Fair Credit Reporting Act does not waive federal government’s sovereign immunity affirmed where act is ambiguous as to whether it waives such immunity.
Consumer Law 9th May 31, 2018
Cornejo-Villagrana v. Sessions
Order
9th May 31, 2018
Rodriguez v. Cruz
Where prisoners hold subjective and objectively reasonable fear of likely retaliation in response to complaints over beatings delivered by correctional officers, failure to seek administrative remedies does not preclude Section 1983 relief.
Civil Rights 9th May 31, 2018
Modification: In re Aaron J.
Juvenile court properly deems minor ward of court where court is presented with evidence sufficient to make determination under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1.
Juveniles 1DCA/4 May 31, 2018
Randall v. Ditech Financial, LLC
Complaint that adequately alleges that entity is debt collector that attempted to collect money from plaintiff debtor states viable claim under FDCPA Section 1692f (1).
Civil Procedure 4DCA/1 May 30, 2018
In re E.P.
Burglary conviction reversed where court improperly finds that commercial establishment’s locker room is not part of establishment for purpose of, instead, finding conviction of shoplifting.
Juveniles 4DCA/1 May 30, 2018
In re Ruedas
Habeas Corpus petition was denied on the ground that the holding in 'People v. Sanchez was prospective only.
Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/3 May 30, 2018
People v. Soto
Defendant was found to be inelegible for relief under Proposition 47 because defendant was charged with theft from an elder, which is an aggravated form of theft, thus it is an offense that is not covered under Section 490.2.
Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/1 May 30, 2018
Diaz v. Grill Concepts Services, Inc.
Courts lack discretion to waive or reduce waiting time penalties under Labor Code Section 203.
Labor Law 2DCA/2 May 30, 2018
Multani v. Knight
Summary judgment against holdover tenant who brought quiet enjoyment action against landlord proper.
Real Property 2DCA/4 May 30, 2018
Jensen v. City of Santa Rosa
City not required to conduct an CEQA analysis where complaining parties unable to substantiate their noise impact claims.
Environmental Law 1DCA/4 May 30, 2018
A Better Way for BPA v. U.S. Doe Bonneville Power Admin.
Dismissal of Freedom of Information Act action for lack of standing for failure to adequately identify FOIA requester reversed where request form clearly indicates that nonprofit organization is requester.
Public Records Act 9th May 30, 2018
Reid v. City of San Diego
Demurrer granted on statute of limitations grounds affirmed where limitations period, which provides a reasonable time to bring action, is consistent with due process.
Civil Procedure 4DCA/1 May 30, 2018
Lagos v. United States
'Investigations' and 'proceedings' as cited in Mandatory Victims Restitution Act should be construed narrowly, and refer only to government investigations and criminal proceedings.
Remedies 5DCA May 30, 2018
Collins v. Virginia
Fourth Amendment protections of home and its curtilage trump automobile exception to general warrant requirement; preclude unwarranted search of vehicle on defendant's curtilage.
Constitutional Law USSC May 30, 2018
United Healthcare Services Inc. v. Riederer
Order
USSC May 30, 2018
City of Hays v. Vogt
Order
USSC May 30, 2018
Shaw v. Experience Information Solutions
Claims under 15 U.S.C. Sections 1681e and 1681i fail where plaintiff asserting claims fails to show inaccurate reporting.
Consumer Law 9th May 30, 2018
In re Point Center Financial
'Persons aggrieved' by bankruptcy court order possess appellate standing, whether or not they object or attend a hearing of which they were aware, and after which such an order issues.
Bankruptcy 9th May 30, 2018
Modification: Professional Collection Consultants v. Lujan
Summary judgment on statute of limitations grounds that is granted to defendant under Delaware law is affirmed where plaintiff fails to carry burden to show triable issue of material fact.
Civil Procedure 1DCA/2 May 30, 2018
Huff v. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Employee seeking penalties for Labor Code violations under PAGA representative action may pursue penalties for all violations if employee was affected by at least one Labor Code violation.
statutory_interpretation 6DCA May 29, 2018
People v. Brown
Report of child sexual abuse made to law enforcement by person or agency other than child victim does trigger one-year limitations period under former Penal Code Section 803(g).
Criminal Law and Procedure 1DCA/2 May 29, 2018
Abed v. Western Dental Services, Inc.
Western Dental is not immune from pregnancy discrimination lawsuit where its actions effectively thwarted pregnant extern from even applying for open position.
Employment Discrimination 1DCA/1 May 29, 2018
Modification: People v. Blessett
Failure to raise 'specific' and 'timely' confrontation clause challenge forfeits claim, even where standing law likely would have defeated it, since 'writing was on the wall' that such would change.
Constitutional Law 3DCA May 29, 2018
City of Hays v. Vogt
Order
USSC May 29, 2018
Delano Farms Co. v. California Table Grape Commission
Ketchum Act's compelled-subsidy program requiring unwilling table grape growers to contribute to California Table Grape Commission's advertising promoting table grapes does not violate growers' free speech rights.
Constitutional Law CASC May 25, 2018
Facebook Inc. v. Superior Court (Hunter)
Communications configured by social media users to be public fall within Stored Communication Act's 'lawful consent' exception, presumptively allowing social media provider to disclose such communication.
statutory_interpretation CASC May 25, 2018
In re Lewis
Death row inmate is ineligible for execution because he is indeed intellectually disabled within the meaning of 'Atkins.'
Criminal Law and Procedure CASC May 25, 2018