Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D040337
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Brenton v. Metabolife International Inc.
Plaintiff's action for product liability and false advertising isn't subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
A097435
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Portion of judgment awarding personal injury damages against defendants is reversed for lack of notice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
D042633
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West Corporation v. Superior Court (Sanford)
California may assert jurisdiction over non-resident telemarketing corporation that initiated sale of product to California resident. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 12, 2004 | |
02-56283
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Brockmeyer v. Marquis Publications Ltd.
Service upon English defendant through regular mail to post office box is valid under Hague Convention. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 12, 2004 | |
03-334
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Rasul v. Bush
Federal courts have jurisdiction to hear habeas petitions of foreign nationals held at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 2004 | |
02-57014
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U.S. v. Able Time, Inc.
Despite untimely service of process, court has subject matter jurisdiction and must consider question of prejudice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 9, 2004 | |
03-73027
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Cole v. U.S. District Court (TCI Media Services)
Petitioners' decision to bypass review of magistrate judge's decision before lower court results in denial of petition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 9, 2004 | |
01-16124
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Lifescan Inc. v. Premier Diabetic Services Inc.
District court erred in compelling arbitration and ordering party to pay its pro-rata share of fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 2004 | |
01-35784
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Coyle v. P.T. Garuda Indonesia
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to hear wrongful death claim arising out of plane crash in Indonesia. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 2004 | |
01-36006
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Computer Task Group Inc. v. Brotby
Based on defendant's record of discovery abuses, court did not err in imposing terminating sanctions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2004 | |
B167032
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Dial 800 v. Fesbinder
Court had subject matter jurisdiction over interpleader action despite agreement between defendants to arbitrate dispute before Israeli religious tribunal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2004 | |
G031165
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Garabedian v. Los Angeles Cellular Telephone Co.
Court has independent duty to determine reasonableness of attorney fees despite language of settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B166087
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Martinez v. Master Protection Corp.
Arbitration agreement was unconscionable, and court lacked authority to appoint alternative arbitrator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B158008
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HMS Capital Inc. v. Lawyers Title Co.
Denial of SLAPP motion was proper because party bringing malicious suit received favorable termination on merits of underlying suit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B171030
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Hernandez v. Superior Court (Neal)
Death of plaintiff's trial attorney constituted good cause to continue trial date and reopen discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B159689
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Ritchie v. Konrad
Protection order should not be automatically extended if there is opposition to the extension and no reasonable fear of future abuse. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B160586
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Rezec v. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Moviegoers' lawsuit against studio for advertising fabricated reviews is not strategic lawsuit against public participation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2004 | |
S103417
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Martin v. Szeto
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1021.7 authorizes award of attorney fees in actions for libel and slander only in actions involving peace officers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
A101716
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Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco
Public entity's action for refund of allegedly excessive water and sewer charges is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
B156765
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Hydro-Mill Co. Inc. v. Hayward, Tilton & Rolapp Insurance Associates Inc.
Plaintiff's professional negligence suit against insurance broker is barred by statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 2004 | |
02-15580
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Wagh v. Metris Direct Inc.
Dismissal of civil RICO action for failure to state claim was proper. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2004 | |
02-35268
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Rotec Industries Inc. v. Mitsubishi Corp.
District court correctly dismissed Robinson-Patman claim for lack of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2004 | |
03-89057
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In re: Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Chief Judge lacked jurisdiction to hear judicial misconduct complaint arising from district judge's decision to uphold complainant's termination of employment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
01-56007
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D-Beam Limited Partnership v. Roller Derby Skates Inc.
Court lacks jurisdiction to review claims of corporation that is represented pro se by majority shareholder. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2004 | |
02-16820
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Edwards v. Marin Park Inc.
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a), plaintiff's retaliation claim is sufficient to survive motion to dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2004 | |
02-56522
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Luong v. Circuit City Stores Inc.
Plaintiff's petition in federal court to vacate arbitration award is dismissed as award is less than amount required for diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
01-36045
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Anderson v. WoodCreek Venture Ltd.
Issue exists whether plaintiff voluntarily consented to magistrate judge's jurisdiction to enter judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2004 | |
02-56577
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Pincay v. Andrews
Attorney's failure to file appeal due to error of law clerk is not excusable neglect. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2004 | |
02-572
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Intel Corp. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
District court has power to order U.S. company to produce documents for use in proceeding in foreign tribunal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2004 | |
02-15070
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. v. Intel Corp.
Proceeding before European Commission for which discovery is sought qualifies as foreign or international tribunal under 28 U.S.C. Section 1782. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 2004 |