| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-0764
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Stanton v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Employer's common law claims against insurance company are not pre-empted under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
99-0011
|
Ryan v. Arellano
Double jeopardy bars state from retrying defendant for felony murder predicated on kidnapping charge where defendant has been convicted of lesser-included offense of kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-1866
|
Doe v. Lago Vista Indep. Sch. Dist.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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S067733
|
Barris v. County of Los Angeles
State statute limiting damages in medical malpractice suits applies to federal 'patient dumping' statute claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
B108201
|
Martin v. WCAB
Statements of independent witness employee don't become privileged simply because given in anticipation of litigation. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
B110092
|
People v. Goodwin
Order |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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S064811
|
People v. Horejs
Order |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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97-70272
|
Borja v. INS
Homeland insurgents' use of terrorism to extort money from pro-government alien isn't grounds for asylum. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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S064553
|
People v. Youngblood
Order |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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97-1056
|
Marquez v. Screen Actors Guild
Order |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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97-1033
|
Bankruptcy of Duplante
Creditor isn't liable for debtor's attorney fees and costs for filing complaint to determine dischargeability of debt. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-56503
|
Lunsford v. Jumao-As
Order |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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97-391
|
Calderon v. Ashmus
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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B108902
|
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Shea-Kiewit-Kenny
'Cause' to remove Disputes Resolution Board member is not tantamount to 'cause' for removal of judge. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
96-957
|
Jefferson v. City of Tarrant, Alabama
No state supreme court final judgment in wrongful death case bars reviewing civil rights claims denial. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-976
|
Hudson v. United States
Double jeopardy doesn't bar criminal prosecution after penalties and debarment on petitioners by Comptroller of Currency. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-792
|
Kalina v. Fletcher
Section 1983 can create damages remedy against prosecutor for making false factual statements in warrant affidavit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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F025500
|
People v. Collins
Evidence must be suppressed after prosecutor fails to establish existence of arrest warrants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
G015998
|
AB Group v. Wertin
Possibility of obtaining discount on loan by threatening default is not legitimate partnership opportunity. |
Corporations |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B113848
|
Truitt v. Superior Court (The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.)
Sanctions for ex parte communication are improper since attorneys didn't know opposing party had counsel. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B109985
|
People v. Wilson
Sufficient exigent circumstances exist to justify warrantless entry into motel room by police officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
D026737
|
Metric Man Inc. v. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Evidence supports finding traveling salesman met requirements entitling him to unemployment benefits after termination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
C022519
|
People v. Rouser
Contemporaneous possession in prison of two or more discrete controlled substances constitutes one offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B104511
|
Lowe v. City of Commerce (California Commerce Club Inc.)
Ordinance permitting casino to permanently exclude certain individuals from its premises is not unconstitutional. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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A075859
|
Kucera v. Lizza
Local ordinance preserving views and sunlight against unreasonable obstruction by tree growth is valid. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B110092
|
People v. Goodwin
Using identification numbers rather than names during jury selection doesn't violate constitutional right to public trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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C027388
|
Federico v. Superior Court (Jenry G.)
School isn't liable for acts of employee who sexually molests child of student off school premises. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
A079143 and A079223
|
People v. Williams
Appeal is rejected due to defendant's failure to raise any arguable issues. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
E018130
|
McDowell v. Watson
No award of attorney fees when relief sought is essentially injunctive in nature. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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D027124
|
People v. Sherrod
No error in granting new trial if court erroneously refuses to continue original trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 |