| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S071633
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Norgart v. The Upjohn Co.
After suicide, statute of limitations for wrongful death action against prescription drug manufacturer begins running from date patient kills herself. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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98-0208
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Lavidas v. Smith
Purchaser of deed is entitled to property despite county treasurer's failure to strict adhere to statute. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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B125203
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Kim v. WCAB
Application of statutory payment cap on vocational rehabilitation benefits to interpreter fees doesn't violate equal protection. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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S071999
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People v. Ray
Police officers may enter unoccupied residence without warrant based on reasonable suspicion of exigent circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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S072212
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Sierra Club v. San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (Califia Development Group)
When administrative tribunal 'may' rehear prior decision, petitioner isn't required to request reconsideration of agency's ruling. |
Government |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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S054125
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People v. Allen
Defendant can collaterally attack prior guilty plea for absence of admonition and waiver of constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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S070960
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People v. Kelii
Determination of whether prior conviction is serious felony for three strikes purposes is a judicial function. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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98-0173
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Julio L., a Minor
Juvenile's kicking of chair, ignoring principal and use of profanity while at school, constitute 'seriously disruptive behavior' warranting disorderly conduct conviction. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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F030743
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Barnes v. Dept. of Corrections
Sanctions cannot be granted for improper filing or advocating of complaint when motion for sanctions not made until after entry of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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98-0595
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Bank of America National Trust and Savings Assn. v. Maricopa County
Allegations by plaintiff in voluntarily dismissed tax court action aren't binding in superior court proceeding as judicial admissions or via judicial estoppel. |
Taxation |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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97-0594
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City of Sedona v. Devol
Findings of abandonment and bad faith are not warranted where the city is attempting to accommodate property owners in a condemnation proceeding. |
Government |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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S080645
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Mitroff v. United Services Automobile Association
Order |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | ||
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S079944
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Jenkins v. State Compensation Ins. Fund
Order |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | ||
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S080340
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Kallis v. Franchise Tax board
Order |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | ||
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S079961
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Arambula v. Wells
Order |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | ||
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97-16853
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Hunt v. Pasternack
Actual construction of a building isn't required for protection under the Architectural Works Copyright Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-15574
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Arnett v. California Public Employees Retirement System
Disability plan which pays more benefits to younger employee than to older employee with equal service time, violates Age Discrimination in Employment Act. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-10175
|
U.S. v. Saenz
Defendant claiming self-defense in assault case can show his own state of mind by testifying to personal knowledge of victim's past violent acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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96-55699
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Fajardo v. County of Los Angeles
Upholding practice of treating domestic violence 9-1-1 calls differently, on assumption that such calls involve less injury, is erroneous. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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97-55877
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Rolex Watch, U.S.A. Inc. v. Michael Co.
Unauthorized sale of reconditioned used product with generic replacement parts and manufacturer's original trademark, constitutes trademark counterfeiting. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-16471 and 98-16472
|
Ortiz v. Meissner
Aliens are only entitled to interim work authorizations until completion of administrative review of deportation orders, not judicial review. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-16612
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Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Inc. v. City of Antioch
Zoning ordinances which prevent approval of drug treatment facility violate American with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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97-15433
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McBride v. PLM International Inc.
Employee's status as an ERISA participant, and his standing as a whistleblower, must be adjudged at time of alleged ERISA violation. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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97-16599
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Burnsworth v. Gunderson
Without supporting evidence, a disciplinary conviction imposed by prison officials violates inmate's procedural due-process rights. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-50171
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U.S. v. Gantt
Officers must present complete copy of search warrant to person present at property to be searched. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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98-50251
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U.S. v. Estrada-Torres
Previously deported resident alien isn't entitled to discretionary relief if improper interpretation of discretionary relief statute isn't effective at time of deportation order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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92-55675
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Epstein v. MCA Inc.
State judgment determining fairness of settlement in shareholder class action is entitled to full faith and credit when judgment satisfies due process. |
Securities |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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97-17129
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Bankruptcy of Bigelow
Appellate court does not lack jurisdiction where corporation's notice of appeal is signed by a corporate officer. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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96-50609
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U.S. v. Garrett
Defendant who had been granted change of attorneys and then allowed to proceed pro se isn't prejudiced by refusal of eve-of-trial continuance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
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97-50100, 97-50111, 97-50113 and 97-50171
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U.S. v. Frega
Attorney and judges are properly tried in federal court of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act offenses involving bribery of state officials. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1999 |