Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B169805
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Gentry v. Superior Court (Circuit City Stores Inc.)
Employment arbitration agreement containing class action waiver is not procedurally nor substantively unconscionable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2006 | |
05-55696
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Mattel Inc. v. Bryant
Intervention by nondiverse and not indispensable defendant did not destroy complete diversity in federal court matter. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2006 | |
04-16208
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Patel v. Del Taco Inc.
In case involving franchise agreement, arbitration petition was not removable and district court properly remanded it to state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2006 | |
B154311
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Soukup v. Stock
Special motion to strike is available to attorney sued for representing party in another lawsuit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2006 | |
S127513
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S.B. Beach Porperties v. Berti
Voluntary dismissal of alleged SLAPP suit does not deprive trial court of jurisdiction to decide issues of attorney fees and costs. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2006 | |
B184680
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Shamsian v. Dept. of Conservation
Where there is no mandatory duty under recycling statue as plaintiff alleges, she may not bring private right of action challenging alleged inaction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
A108712
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Tutor-Saliba Corp. v. Herrera
Motion to strike properly was granted where city attorney's public comments urging support for pending litigation were subject to official duty privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
C049246
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Aaronoff v. Martinez-Senftner
One-year revival period for sexual abuse claims against third parties was not applicable when alleged abuse related to parental relationship. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
03-16340
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Kohlrautz v. Oilmen Participation Corp.
Denial of court-appointed receiver's summary judgment motion is proper where he may assert official immunity as defense under Nevada law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
H027693
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Vargas v. City of Salinas
City of Salinas prevails under anti-SLAPP statute because plaintiffs failed to show city's statements constitute impermissible campaign propaganda. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2006 | |
B180220
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SJP Limited Partnership v. City of Los Angeles
Attorney affidavit of fault is competent if signed by attorney representing client in another action. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 29, 2006 | |
G034799
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People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co.
Appeal from order denying motion to set aside summary judgment on bail bond forfeiture did not automatically stay enforcement of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
C049314
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Barefield v. Washington Mutual Bank
Opposing party who deposited notice of its motion with overnight delivery carrier satisfied statutory service requirement. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
05-17136
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Doe v. United States
Grand jury witness is in contempt and has failed to show government's questions were primary product of unlawful surveillance. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 2, 2006 | |
02-56002
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In re Vickie Lynn Marshall
Probate exception to federal jurisdiction applies to tort claims against the post mortem disposition of trust property. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 1, 2006 | |
A110023
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Rodgers v. Sargent Controls & Aerospace
Party injured by asbestos exposure who was not represented in earlier litigation is not bound by doctrine of collateral estoppel. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 23, 2006 | |
A110023
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Rodgers v. Sargent Controls & Aerospace
Party injured by asbestos exposure who was not represented in earlier litigation is not bound by doctrine of collateral estoppel. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 23, 2006 | |
03-70472
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Santos v. People of the Territory of Guam
Court is without jurisdiction to decide appeal because statute under which action had been properly filed was repealed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 2006 | |
C048194
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Olaes v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court's denial of defendant employer's motion to strike case is proper where defendant's sexual harassment investigation did not constitute public interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
B177908
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City of Los Angeles v. Animal Defense League
Petitions filed by city for its employees are not enforcement actions exempt from special motion to strike under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
04-15290
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Dias v. Elique
Issue preclusion is inappropriate where hearing found substantial evidence supported termination decision while plaintiffs had to prove claims by preponderance of evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
A109057
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In re Microsoft I-V Cases
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in approving cy pres provision in settlement agreement for unclaimed settlement funds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B179383
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Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden LLP
Limitations period for legal malpractice action is tolled as to attorney and attorney's former firm while attorney continues to represent client. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B181029
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Barak v. The Quisenberry Law Firm
Defendant who does not obtain hearing within 30 days after service of anti-SLAPP motion must show court's docket required later hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B176953
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Colgan v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc.
Summary adjudication of liability under False Advertising Law is proper where tools represented as made in United States had parts made abroad. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
04-16940
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Qwest Corp. v. City of Surprise
Claim of telecommunications provider operating under grant of territorial franchise is mooted by amendment of ordinance exempting provider from franchising and licensing requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
D044792
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Christie v. City of El Centro
Accused's right to fair trial was compromised when presiding judge consulted previously disqualified judge in same case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B184852
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Biosense Webster Inc. v. Superior Court (Dowell)
Temporary restraining order is void where it prevents filing of action in any federal forum. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B176874
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Endres v. Moran
Defendants are not awarded attorney fees where only conspiracy claim was stricken pursuant to their special motion to strike. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B173070
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Gackstetter v. Frawley
Order denying summary judgment is reversible on appeal after jury verdict was in favor of nonmoving party where claim was barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2006 |