Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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08-35278
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Indergard v. Georgia-Pacific Corp.
Physical capacity examination constitutes 'medical examination' where occupational therapist determined that employee could not lift weight required for position. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 29, 2009 | |
E046248
|
Reycraft v. Lee
Disabled person has no standing for damages when she did not present herself to business or pay standard fee for pool access. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 24, 2009 | |
G041177
|
Carolyn v. Orange Park Community Association
Recreational trail provided to members of residential development does not constitute ‘public accommodation’ subject to Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 23, 2009 | |
08-35396
|
Sharer v. State of Oregon
Agency within judicial branch does not constitute program receiving federal assistance for purposes of disability discrimination claim. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 22, 2009 | |
B210868
|
Bearman v. California Medical Board
Agency officials entitled to qualified immunity where law regarding use of medical marijuana for attention deficit disorder is not clearly established. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 28, 2009 | |
07-15661
|
George v. Bay Area Rapid Transit
Transit service is not liable under Americans with Disabilities Act where facilities complied with regulations to aid visually impaired persons. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 14, 2009 | |
06-55584
|
Sanchez v. Canales
Officers entitled to qualified immunity where occupants of home were detained during probation compliance search. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 31, 2009 | |
07-56773
|
Desrochers v. City of San Bernardino
Sergeants' complaints about supervisor is not matter of 'public concern' warranting constitutional protection. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 14, 2009 | |
07-36039
|
Stormans Inc. v. Selecky
District court incorrectly applies strict scrutiny to state law requiring all pharmacies to dispense lawfully available drugs. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 9, 2009 | |
07-1428
|
Ricci v. DeStefano
Racial discrimination found where city discards test results based on claim that adoption of exams with racial disparities created possibility of liability. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 30, 2009 | |
07-16326
|
Chapman v. Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc.
Disabled person has no standing to challenge unencountered barriers where barriers did not deter him from returning to store. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 30, 2009 | |
S168047
|
Strauss v. Horton
Proposition 8 is valid amendment to California Constitution where application excludes same-sex couples from using designation of 'marriage.' |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 19, 2009 | |
06-35730
|
Noel v. Hall
Plaintiff has no standing to allege federal wiretap claims based on his own illegal interception of private phone conversations. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 15, 2009 | |
S162818
|
Munson v. Del Taco, Inc.
Plaintiff seeking damages under Unruh Civil Rights Act not required to show intentional discrimination for Americans with Disabilities Act violation. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 2009 | |
06-35195
|
Douglas v. Noelle
Pro se prisoner's complaint under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 is timely when he delivered it to prison authorities for forwarding to court. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 8, 2009 | |
B202356
|
Nicholls v. Holiday Panay Marina L.P.
Private boat marina that leases slips is 'place of public accommodation' within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 5, 2009 | |
06-17328
|
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights v. City and County of San Francisco
County's resolution urging withdrawal of Cardinal's directive forbidding same-sex couple adoptions is not Establishment Clause violation. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 2009 | |
07-36067
|
Tibbetts v. Kulongoski
Oregon governor entitled to qualified immunity where plaintiff's rights were not clearly established at time of alleged violation. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 31, 2009 | |
H031583
|
Y.K.A. Industries Inc. v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose
Exhaustion of judicial remedies doctrine inapplicable to dispute arising from agreement to issue payment according to prevailing wage. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 28, 2009 | |
S168047
|
Strauss v. Horton
Proposition 8 is valid amendment to California Constitution where application excludes same-sex couples from using designation of 'marriage.' |
Civil Rights |
|
May 28, 2009 | |
S168047
|
Strauss v. Horton
Proposition 8 is valid amendment to California Constitution where application excludes same-sex couples from using designation of 'marriage.' |
Civil Rights |
|
May 26, 2009 | |
06-15967
|
Rouse v. U.S. Dept. of State
Statute of limitations bars suit against U.S. Dept. of State for alleged Privacy Act violations. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 25, 2009 | |
06-55522
|
Ojo v. Farmers Group Inc.
McCarran-Ferguson Act does not reverse-preempt plaintiff’s federal Fair Housing Act claim of disparate impact race discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 12, 2009 | |
B210884
|
World Financial Group, Inc. v. HBW Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
Complaint alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and dissemination of confidential information not subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 7, 2009 | |
B202356
|
Nicholls v. Holiday Panay Marina L.P.
Private boat marina that leases slips is 'place of public accommodation' within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 6, 2009 | |
07-55518
|
Millender v. County of Los Angeles
Qualified immunity improperly denied where officer reasonably relied on search warrant approved by prosecutor and ratified by judge. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 6, 2009 | |
07-56312
|
Robinson v. York
Qualified immunity unavailable where dispute existed as to whether officer was denied promotion based on protected speech. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 27, 2009 | |
07-55896
|
McCowan v. City of Fontana
Court errs in failing to explain reasons for attorney fee award and granting excessive attorney fees in light of plaintiff's limited success. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 26, 2009 | |
B210884
|
World Financial Group, Inc. v. HBW Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
Complaint alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and dissemination of confidential information not subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 20, 2009 | |
07-55006
|
Marella v. Terhune
Time period for filing grievance extended where inmate's injury and subsequent segregation rendered grievance form inaccessible. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 15, 2009 |