| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A080118
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Zamudio v. City and County of San Francisco
Owner of construction project isn't vicariously liable to injured employee of a subcontractor who already received workers' compensation benefits. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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B116960
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People v. Lavaie
Simply being missing isn't sufficient evidence to support prison escape conviction, even though it's sufficient to find prison rule violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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E021569
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People v. Mercer
Evidence sufficient to establish defendant as sexually violent predator when fact-finder determines defendant will re-offend. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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B126913
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Millsap v. Superior Court (People)
Although entire office need not be recused, particular Deputy District Attorneys, who defendant targeted in murder solicitation, must be recused. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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S060352
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People v. Lee
Reversal of conviction is improper where failure to inform jury about misdemeanor manslaughter version of involuntary manslaughter favors defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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S068395
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People v. Douglas
Appeal that's unrelated to probation order is procedurally proper if there's no threat to defendant's probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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B114232
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Fischer v. Los Angeles Unified School District
School board not required to give 24-hour written notice when evaluating performance of probationary teacher. |
Education |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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B123311
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Mikhail on Habeas Corpus
Defendant is entitled to forfeited worktime credit under statute in effect when convicted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-0130
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Bills v. Arizona Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund
The handling of covered claims by the Arizona Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund doesn't subject it to tort liability. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-0223
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Cuvelier v. Schmitz
Proponents of initiative aren't entitled to special election when city's initiative procedure dictates that next 'ensuing election' is the next municipal election. |
Government |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-0067
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Denise H., a Minor
Juvenile court severance proceeding is civil in nature, and parent doesn't have same rights as criminal defendants. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-0210
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Schwab Sales Inc. v. GN Construction Co. Inc.
A trial de novo may be held on appeal from arbitration arising out of contract, and attorney fees for arbitration proceeding may be awarded. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-6035
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Fund v. Fleming Companies Inc.
Order |
Corporations |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-5121
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Shoate v. United States Postal Service
Order |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-3139
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Nguyen v. Honda Motor Company Ltd.
Order |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-6313
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Major v. Klinger
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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98-1396
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Schroder v. Schlatter
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-16708
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Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Medical school doesn't violate Americans with Disabilities Act by dismissing learning-disabled student for not meeting school's academic standards after reasonable accommodation offered. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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96-56830
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Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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95-3354
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Buritica v. United States
Incentive program rewarding Customs agents who seize drugs may be unconstitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-16046
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Doherty v. Wireless Broadcasting Systems of Sacramento Inc.
Person liable for violating Communications Act may not seek indemnity from third party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-1350
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Bankruptcy of Mitchell
Sovereign immunity protects state agencies from claims for damages in discharge litigation. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-1633
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Bankruptcy of Black
Bankruptcy court errs by ignoring appellate panel's instructions on remand in nondischargeability proceeding. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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97-0072
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Dalzin v. Belshe
California's 'proportionate share' system for recovering Medi-Cal benefits from estates violates federal law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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96-16539
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Kearney v. Standard Insurance Co.
Order |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | ||
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S056924
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NBC Subsidiary (KNBC-TV), Inc. v. Superior Court (Locke)
Superior court's restraint on access of public and press to civil trial impedes First Amendment rights. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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F027578
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People v. Yarborough
Prior child molestation conviction is both substantive element of current crime and a 'strike.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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A080435
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Marriage of Lechowick
Family law cases aren't treated differently from other cases in considering appropriateness of sealing files. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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A076894
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Economic Empowerment Foundation v. Quackenbush (State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.)
Statute allowing early review of rate orders doesn't commence limitations period before orders are final. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
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96-70877
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D.H. Blattner & Sons Inc. v. Secretary of Labor
Independent contractor with oversight responsibilities at mine is 'operator' that must file reports with regulators. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |