Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B157086
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Reed v. Mutual Service Corp.
Arbitration panel did not exceed authority when dismissing claim in pre-hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 2003 | |
01-57053
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Harris Rutsky & Co. Insurance Services Inc. v. Bell & Clements Limited
England-based corporation's activities demonstrate it availed itself to privileges of conducting business in California sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction of court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2003 | |
99-56570
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Ingle v. Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Unconscionable nature of employer's arbitration agreement renders it unenforceable under California contract law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2003 | |
D036160
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Swiderski v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach
Mere initiation of prearbitration procedures does not satisfy requirement to exhaust arbitration remedy and do not support granting motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2003 | |
02-337
|
Breuer v. Jim's Concrete of Brevard Inc.
Lawsuit under FLSA filed in state court may be removed to federal court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 19, 2003 | |
01-35775
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Lowry v. Barnhart
In matter of alleged bias, writ of mandamus is not available to disqualify administrative law judge from presiding over attorney's cases. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 16, 2003 | |
B159313
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Greenfield v. Superior Court (Blanks)
Claim alleging violation of Talent Agencies Act must first be filed with Labor Commissioner. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 14, 2003 | |
D039814
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Nobel Farms Inc. v. Pasero
Non-resident consented to personal jurisdiction in state by filing lawsuit arising from same transaction in state. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 13, 2003 | |
02-42
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Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt
Nevada is not required to give full faith and credit to California's statutes providing its tax agency with immunity. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 6, 2003 | |
02-69
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Roell v. Withrow
Consent to civil jurisdiction of magistrate may be implied by conduct of parties during litigation. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 6, 2003 | |
02-215
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PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. v. Book
Arbitration is compelled for claims arising under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 2, 2003 | |
01-593
|
Dole Food Co. v. Patrickson
Foreign state must directly own majority of corporation's shares to be considered instrumentality of state under Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 2, 2003 | |
02-258
|
Jinks v. Richland County
Tolling of limitations period for supplemental state law claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1367 is constitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 2, 2003 | |
25446
|
Jinks v. Richland County
Federal tolling provision interferes with state's sovereignty to establish conditions upon which tort actions may be maintained against it. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 23, 2003 | |
99-16524
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Patrickson v. Dole Food Co.
Federal court lacks authority to hear lawsuit filed by Latin American banana workers alleging pesticide poisoning. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2003 | |
A093002
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Cruz v. Pacificare Health Systems Inc.
Despite express arbitration clause, class action suit seeking restitution and injunctive relief is not arbitrable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2003 | |
B155741
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Dee v. Vintage Petroleum Inc.
Court should have granted continuance to present additional evidence before granting motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 10, 2003 | |
B162625
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McMahon v. Superior Court (American Equity Insurance Co.)
Court lacks authority to shorten notice period for summary judgment hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 10, 2003 | |
02-10307
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U.S. v. Chavez
Wife is barred from preventing forfeiture of husband's lottery winnings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 9, 2003 | |
B136410
|
Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Seller who lost competitive bid to sell arms to foreign government may sue for intentional inference with prospective advantage and unfair competition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 2003 | |
G030094
|
Decker v. The U.D. Registry Inc.
Special motions to strike were properly denied because they were noticed for hearing more than 30 days after they were served. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 2003 | |
E031719
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Dodge, Warren & Peters Insurance Services Inc. v. Riley
Court did not abuse its discretion by ordering injunction for preservation of electronic evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 2003 | |
B156010
|
Otto v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Public safety officer who won right to challenge placement of memorandum in personnel file is entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
A092076
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Kerns v. CSE Insurance Group
Trial court was jurisdictionally barred from considering party's renewed motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
01-17461
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DiRuzza v. County of Tehama
California trial court's holding has collateral estoppel effect in federal court despite state appellate court's decision to affirm on different grounds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 2003 | |
01-56496
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Martinez v. Stanford
Court cannot grant summary judgment motion as penalty for failure to file opposition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 2003 | |
01-4986
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JumpSport Inc. v. Jumpking Inc.
Document that is not prepared or obtained for litigation is not protected under work product doctrine. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 2003 | |
F038462
|
Pratt v. Vencor Inc.
Court must rule on judgment notwithstanding verdict within 60-days of mailing or service of written notice of entry of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 31, 2003 | |
A097032
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Rivero v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Allegations that custodial supervisor engaged in theft, extortion and favoritism does not amount to 'public issue' within meaning of anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 2003 | |
A098147
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Kinsmith Financial Corp. v. Gilroy
Time for renewing judgment begins to run from date of deficiency judgment as opposed to date of foreclosure decree. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2003 |