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Jonathan Neil & Associates Inc. v. Jones
Renewal of judgment is not appealable order, but order denying motion to vacate renewal of judgment is appealable.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2006
Hayes v. California Dept. of Developmental Services (Alta California Regional Center)
In case regarding funding of autistic child's educational services, Office of Administrative Hearings is not necessary or indispensable party.
Civil Procedure Aug. 29, 2006
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Gavira)
Complaint reports and other documents generated by committee for department of mental health were exempt from disclosure under Evidence Code.
Civil Procedure Aug. 29, 2006
Hernandez v. City of Pomona
Res judicata did not bar decedent's family from initiating personal injury action after federal excessive force action had been decided.
Civil Procedure Aug. 28, 2006
Mooney v. Caspari
Judgment for plaintiff in legal malpractice action against defendant is barred by prior judgment in malpractice action against party in privity with plaintiff.
Civil Procedure Aug. 28, 2006
Ritchie v. United States
In deciding motion for judgment based on partial findings under FRCP 52(c), district court may make findings in its own view of evidence.
Civil Procedure Aug. 28, 2006
Consumer Defense Group v. Rental Housing Industry Members
Insufficient notices in Proposition 65 cases require dismissal, and appellate court suggests legal work merited attorney fees award of $1.98.
Civil Procedure Aug. 25, 2006
Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay.
Civil Procedure Aug. 25, 2006
Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay.
Civil Procedure Aug. 25, 2006
Latshaw v. Trainer Wortham & Co. Inc.
Party who accepted offer of judgment driven by her counsel's allegedly erroneous advise was not entitled to relief from judgment.
Civil Procedure Aug. 25, 2006
Reno Air Racing Association v. McCord
Party may not be held in contempt for violating temporary restraining order that failed to comply with required notice and specificity provisions.
Civil Procedure Aug. 25, 2006
Central Delta Water Agency v. Bureau of Reclamation
Summary judgment is proper where there is no genuine issue of material fact regarding Bureau of Reclamation's compliance with state standard.
Civil Procedure Aug. 24, 2006
Seever v. Copley Press Inc.
Where employer prevailed in discrimination action against it, award for costs of preparing unused trial exhibits was not proper.
Civil Procedure Aug. 24, 2006
Lincoln Property Co., N.C. Inc. v. The Travelers Indemnity Co.
Claim by insured for breach of covenant of good faith involved same primary right as claim for breach of duty to defend.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Michael v. Denbeste Transportation Inc.
Under 'Privette' doctrine, no duty was owed to injured plaintiff who was not employee, but independent contractor.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
A.F. Brown Electrical Contractor Inc. v. Rhino Electric Supply Inc.
Filing of stop notice is not entitled to protection under anti-SLAPP statute where it was done when litigation was seriously under consideration.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Club Members for an Honest Election v. Sierra Club
Order granting in part motion to strike is proper where cause of action was based on protected act of voting.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Consumer Defense Group v. Rental Housing Industry Members
Insufficient notices in Proposition 65 cases require dismissal, and appellate court suggests legal work merited attorney fees award of $1.98.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Zuniga v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Court properly upheld county civil service commission's rejection of former deputy sheriff's claim for back pay.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Holden v. Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
Action is time-barred where petition challenging city ethics commission's decision was not within 90-day statute of limitations.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Geffcken v. D'Andrea
In mold mycotoxins case, exclusion of environmental sampling data was proper because it had minimal probative value pursuant to Evidence Code.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Experian Information Solutions Inc. v. Superior Court (Mellonie Sorensen)
After class certification was denied, trial court erred by approving sections of letter notifying nonparties of their potential legal rights.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Thornburg v. Superior Court (Bactes Imaging Solutions Inc.)
Company that contracts with hospital to respond to patient requests for medical records is bound by Evidence Code Section 1158 cost restrictions.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Sunset Millennium Associates LLC v. Le Songe LLC
Fourteen page minute order with notice of entry language on page 13 did not comply with requirements of California Rules of Court.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2006
Americopters v. FAA
In cases regarding challenges to FAA's action, petitions for review are dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because they were untimely filed.
Civil Procedure Aug. 22, 2006
Abrego v. The Dow Chemical Co.
Under Class Action Fairness Act, burden of establishing removal jurisdiction remains, as before, on removing defendant.
Civil Procedure Aug. 22, 2006
Bell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Plaintiffs' request for postjudgment interest was properly denied where satisfaction of judgment includes payment to damages fund managed by claims administrator.
Civil Procedure Aug. 20, 2006
John B. v. Superior Court (Bridget B.)
Right to sexual privacy limits discovery in wife's action against husband for allegedly infecting her with HIV.
Civil Procedure Aug. 16, 2006
Flatley v. Mauro
Attorney's attempt to extort money in exchange for silence is not subject to special motion to strike.
Civil Procedure Aug. 16, 2006
Kibler v. Northern Inyo County Local Hospital District
Hospital's peer review proceeding is 'official proceeding' that is subject to special motion to strike.
Civil Procedure Aug. 16, 2006