Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G038645
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Oldcastle Precast Inc. v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
Summary judgment against defendant is proper where continuance of hearing is not warranted. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 25, 2009 | |
D052584
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Community Youth Athletic Center v. City of National City
Good cause for relief from noncompliance with publication requirements exists where incorrect date for response was published. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | |
E043334
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Stearn v. County of San Bernardino (General Outdoor Advertising)
Dismissal is improper where statute of limitations does not apply to third party challenge to rezoning. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | |
06-36066
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Philip Morris USA Inc. v. King Mountain Tobacco Co. Inc.
Tribal court has no colorable claim to jurisdiction over trademark infringement case brought by Philip Morris. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 20, 2009 | |
G041305
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Veyna v. Orange County Nursery Inc.
In dissolution proceeding, filing notice of appeal does not automatically stay judgment requiring party to buy-out shares before certain date. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 19, 2009 | |
S156045
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Musaelian v. Adams
Attorney who represented himself in responding to filing abuse may not recover sanction of attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2009 | |
F054983
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Mossman v. City of Oakdale
Arbitration judgment that does not determine appropriate nature of 'make-whole' remedy is unenforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 14, 2009 | |
07-15679
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Nolan v. Heald College
In examining evidence outside of administrative record in ERISA case, district court fails to apply traditional rules of summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 13, 2009 | |
B201509
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Ghazaryan v. Diva Limousine Ltd.
Trial court's denial of class certification is improper where it focused on rule against evaluating merits of plaintiff's claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 12, 2009 | |
06-36077
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Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America v. Brenneke
Defendant is properly served where summons and complaint are placed within his physical proximity. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 11, 2009 | |
06-35465
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Englert v. MacDonell
Ninth Circuit dismisses appeal from order denying motion to strike under Oregon's 'anti-SLAPP' statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
B201220
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C.R. v. Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Demurrer is improper where judicial notice of joint venture does not conclusively disprove allegations in complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
B208142
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Crab Addison Inc. v. Superior Court (Martinez)
Employee plaintiff may obtain contact information to identify potential class members even though employees signed privacy request form. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 31, 2008 | |
A120225
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Schaffer v. City and County of San Francisco
Grant of anti-SLAPP motion to strike is proper where statements were made in connection to issues considered by district attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 26, 2008 | |
F054478
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Hailstone v. Martinez
Motion to strike is properly denied where plaintiff's defamation claim has at least minimal merit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
B208434
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Harutyunyan v. Superior Court (People)
Commissioner lacked authority to continue contested preliminary hearing absent stipulation of parties. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
H031726
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Perez v. Grajales
Court improperly denies motion to confirm client's arbitration award in fee dispute with attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
06-55921
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Williams v. Gerber Products Co.
Court improperly dismisses class action plaintiffs' claim that Gerber deceptively packages and markets Fruit Juice Snacks to mislead reasonable consumer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
C056200
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Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | |
S143710
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Vasquez v. State of California
Plaintiff who obtained stipulated injunction in 'non-catalyst' case did not have to make prelitigation settlement demands to recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
G038435
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The Termo Co. v. Luther (Hunt Petroleum (AEC) Inc.)
Trial court errs by applying substantial evidence standard in reviewing administrative decision related to fundamental vested right to operate oil wells. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
07-56060
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United States v. Community Home and Health Care Services Inc.
Order granting summary judgment is final and appealable, and district court retains jurisdiction over pending claim by relator. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 17, 2008 | |
B205201
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Guevara v. Ventura County Community College District
Supplemental jurisdiction statute tolls statute of limitations applicable to police officer's state action alleging wrongful termination. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 17, 2008 | |
S143087
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Club Members For An Honest Election v. Sierra Club
Exception to anti-SLAPP statute applies only where entire action is brought in public interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 16, 2008 | |
08-295
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Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bailey
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 16, 2008 | |
B189263
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Young v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
Attorney fee award of $1 to defendant is proper in frivolous FEHA suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 15, 2008 | |
07-15227
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American Broadcasting Companies Inc. v. Miller
Court denying attorney fees to prevailing party under Section 1983 must identify 'special circumstances' making award unjust. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 15, 2008 | |
C058894
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The Formula Inc. v. Superior Court (iStar Financial Inc.)
Lis pendens statutes are not applicable to notice of litigation in courts of another state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 12, 2008 | |
A121594
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Briggs v. Resolution Remedies
Trial court lacks authority to review arbitrator's prehearing order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 11, 2008 | |
B202085
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Larner v. Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Associates LP
Plaintiff who loses class certification motion and settles overtime hours claim retains no personal stake in litigation, rendering appeal moot. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 10, 2008 |