| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F026669
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Lorenzo C., a minor
Government doesn't have to prove dependent child would benefit from continued contact with parent. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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S060370
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Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
Triable issue exists on whether aircraft parts inspector was fired for complaints about defective parts. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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95-17393
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Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Order |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | ||
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S078926
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Westoil Terminals Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co.
Order |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | ||
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S056567
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Stone v. Davis
Order |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | ||
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97-15030
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The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
9th Circuit panel vacates injunction against anti-affirmative action initiative, finding racial/gender neutrality in measure. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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95-16036
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Hodge v. Dalton
Uniformed servicemembers are excluded from coverage under Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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G018069
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People v. Kelley
Stalking case after contempt prosecution and conviction does not violate prohibition against successive prosecutions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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A073287
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People v. Torres
Court can require defendant convicted of drug offense to waive custody credits as condition of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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B092964
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Person v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Health care practitioner cannot refuse to produce patient's records until patient's attorney signs a lien. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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B087488
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Mattco Forge Inc. v. Young
Trial-within-a-trial burden applies in professional malpractice action for accounting litigation support services. |
Torts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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94-35770
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Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corporation
Order |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | ||
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A073813
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Williams v. Wells & Bennett Realtors
Two-year limitations statute isn't applicable in real estate breach of contract action for fraud. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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D021806
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Cortez v. Vogt
Statute of limitations period is tolled if fraudulent transfer occurs during action to establish underlying liability. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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A074348
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League for Protection of Oakland's Architectural and Historic Resources v. City of Oakland
Under California Environmental Quality Act, city must prepare environmental impact report before demolishing historical building. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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D021960
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Bed, Bath & Beyond of La Jolla Inc. v. La Jolla Village Square Venture Partners
Agreement to lease real property for term exceeding one year is subject to statute of frauds. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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B090724
|
Marriage of Adams
Sanctions can be awarded to party whose attorney is working on contingency basis. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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B099197
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Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits. |
Torts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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C021002
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People v. Coley
Loss of exhibits by trial court doesn't warrant overturning conviction absent attempt to reconstruct evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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D024260
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People v. Reyes
Evidence of mental disorder and intoxication is admissible to refute essential element of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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G018893
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Whelan v. Estate of Richard Pick
Punitive damages award is enforceable through appeal bond even if defendant dies while appeal pending. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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F025323
|
People v. Sanchez
Defendant cannot be ordered to give blood and handprints under statute not including attempted murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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A072629
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People v. Gaines
Prosecutor commits misconduct by attempting to tell jury why defense witness did not testify. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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96-71126
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Narayan v. INS
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 1999 | ||
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D021721
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Wilson v. Science Applications International Corp.
Public members, not parties to proceedings, can challenge continued need for order sealing record. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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G020239
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Ng v. Superior Court (People)
Discretion is abused by relieving appointed defense counsel absent factual showing of impairment by representation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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A070909
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Byrne v. Laura
Estate's rejection of creditor claim by surviving companion breaches deceased's support agreement. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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A073121
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Braun v. The Chronicle Publishing Co.
News reporting activity is protected from defamation suit by Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation statute. |
Torts |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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94-56436, 94-56709, 94-56765, 94-56769 and 94-56771
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Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. General Circuit Breaker & Electric Supply Inc.
In trademark infringement action, equitable defenses don't require proof plaintiff knew about defendant's alleged counterfeiting. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
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95-15874 and 95-16061
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Steen v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
Prior action litigating insurance reserve's ERISA status, isn't preclusive in subsequent action by plan trustees. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 19, 1999 |