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Bracken v. Chung
In action alleging police officer working at private event failed to intercede to prevent assault, court errs in granting summary judgment to officer based on qualified immunity. 		Civil Rights 9th Aug. 24, 2017
Moonin v. Tice
Denial of qualified immunity to Nevada Highway Patrol Major proper, where his sweeping policy prohibiting employee speech regarding K9 program violates troopers’ First Amendment rights. 		Civil Rights 9th Aug. 23, 2017
Contest Promotions LLC v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco’s billboard-related regulations that distinguish between commercial and noncommercial signs passes intermediate scrutiny under 'Central Hudson,' warranting dismissal of advertiser’s First Amendment claims. 		Civil Rights 9th Aug. 17, 2017
Klein v. City of Beverly Hills
Discovery rule applies to judicial deception claim where police’s alleged misleading acts and misrepresentations may not be readily apparent at time of search. 		Civil Rights 9th Aug. 7, 2017
Villa v. Maricopa County
Dismissal of putative class action brought against state actors challenging Arizona’s wiretapping statute upheld, albeit on different grounds. 		Civil Rights 9th Aug. 3, 2017
Reed v. Lieurance
Volunteer for buffalo conservation organization may maintain civil rights action against state actors who prevented him from observing buffalo hazing in Yellowstone National Park. 		Civil Rights 9th Jul. 25, 2017
Hardie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Title II of Civil Rights Act does not recognize disparate-impact liability and even if it does, prospective NCAA coach’s claim fails under ‘Wards Cove.’ 		Civil Rights 9th Jun. 29, 2017
Sato v. Orange County Dept. of Education
Former employee unsuccessful in suit against Orange County Department of Education, where OCDE is arm of the state that enjoys Eleventh Amendment immunity from suit. 		Civil Rights 9th Jun. 29, 2017
Brewster v. Beck
Dismissal of class action overturned concerning constitutionality of California Vehicle Code's 30-day hold for vehicles impounded from drivers carrying suspended licenses. 		Civil Rights 9th Jun. 22, 2017
Retail Digital Network LLC v. Prieto
Advertising middleman unsuccessful in challenging as unconstitutional law barring advertising payments for alcoholic products. 		Civil Rights Jun. 14, 2017
Bauer v. Becerra
California's use of a portion of 'DROS' fees to fund program that helps curb illegal firearm purchasers does not run afoul of Second Amendment. 		Civil Rights Jun. 2, 2017
Whidbee v. Pierce County
Plaintiff's claims properly dismissed on ground that they were time barred before his case was removed to federal court. 		Civil Rights May 30, 2017
Julian v. Mission Community Hospital
Plaintiff subjected to involuntary 72-hour mental health hold unsuccessful in challenging judgment in defendants' favor. 		Civil Rights May 25, 2017
Spencer v. Peters
Father prevails in deliberate fabrication of evidence claim against detective responsible for his nearly two decades in prison for crime he did not commit. 		Civil Rights May 19, 2017
S.B. v. County of San Diego
Officers immune from excessive force claim filed by heirs of mentally unstable man, despite material inconsistencies in officers' deposition statements regarding deadly shooting. 		Civil Rights May 15, 2017
Recycle for Change v. City of Oakland
Oakland ordinance that regulates unattended donation collection boxes does not run afoul of First Amendment where challenged ordinance is content-neutral and passes intermediate scrutiny. 		Civil Rights May 10, 2017
Fisher v. Kealoha
Defendant unsuccessful in challenging prohibition on owning or possessing firearms imposed due to prior harassment conviction. 		Civil Rights May 8, 2017
Julian v. Mission Community Hospital
Plaintiff subjected to involuntary 72-hour mental health hold unsuccessful in challenging judgment in defendants' favor. 		Civil Rights May 3, 2017
Baranchik v. Fizulich
Plaintiff whose criminal conviction was dismissed may not pursue excessive force claim against officer due to bar under 'Heck v. Humphrey.' 		Civil Rights Apr. 21, 2017
Fortson v. Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Civil rights action properly dismissed, where plaintiff's constitutional challenges to ten-year firearm ban imposed following conviction for misdemeanor domestic violence unavailing. 		Civil Rights Apr. 10, 2017
Real v. City of Long Beach
Tattoo artist may proceed with action brought against City of Long Beach regarding allegedly restrictive zoning ordinances that prevents him from opening tattoo shop. 		Civil Rights Mar. 30, 2017
Park v. Thompson
Civil suit alleging detective intimidated witness into not testifying for defense still actionable despite criminal acquittal as third-party culpability defense was hampered when witness refused to testify. 		Civil Rights Mar. 15, 2017
Mahrt v. Beard
Habeas petition not barred by guilty plea, as appellate court finds that 'Tollett' decision allows petitions alleging pre-plea ineffective assistance of counsel claims unrelated to plea-deal advice. 		Civil Rights Mar. 2, 2017
Brandon v. Maricopa County
Attorney's comments made to newspaper regarding her client are not protected by First Amendment, as negative remark violated fiduciary duty owed to client 		Civil Rights Feb. 24, 2017
Hardwick v. Vreeken
Social workers not entitled to absolute immunity from allegations they maliciously used perjured testimony and fabricated evidence to secure daughter's removal from mother. 		Civil Rights Jan. 3, 2017
Davis v. Commonwealth Election Commission
Northern Mariana Islands' voting restrictions based on ancestral heritage violate Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits voter right abridgment on bases of race. 		Civil Rights Dec. 27, 2016
Fowler Packing Co. Inc. v. Lanier
California businesses that were allegedly singled out in Assembly Bill 1513 may maintain their equal protection challenge over the law's carve-out provisions. 		Civil Rights Dec. 20, 2016
Silvester v. Harris
California's application of full 10-day 'cooling off' period for subsequent gun purchasers constitutes reasonable safety precaution for all firearm purchasers and does not violate the Second Amendment. 		Civil Rights Dec. 14, 2016
Hughes v. Kisela
Facts do not support decision to grant summary judgment in favor of officer who shot woman holding a knife, resulting in reversal and remand. 		Civil Rights Nov. 28, 2016
Newmaker v. City of Fortuna
In case alleging excessive force, summary judgment in favor of officer who fatally shot arrestee improper due to evidence contradicting officer's version of events. 		Civil Rights Nov. 22, 2016
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