Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E044045
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Nelson v. Avondale HOA
Preliminary injunction properly denied where appellant admits to running home business in violation of homeowner association rules. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 27, 2009 | |
07-55873
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Maropulos v. County of Los Angeles
District court's denial of qualified immunity based on genuine issue of material fact is not 'final, immediately appealable order.' |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 25, 2009 | |
A121137
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American Civil Rights Foundation v. Berkeley Unified School District
School district's policy to consider household income, education level, and racial composition of areas in placing students is not unconstitutional. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 2009 | |
07-17272
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Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. v. Napolitano
Legal Arizona Workers Act, which sanctions employers for hiring illegal aliens through revocation of business licenses, is not preempted by federal law. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 11, 2009 | |
06-35563
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Doe v. Holy See
Respondeat superior claim against Holy See falls within 'tortious act exception' of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 4, 2009 | |
07-35848
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Lassiter v. City of Bremerton
Probable cause existed to arrest plaintiff for obstruction of police officer. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 27, 2009 | |
06-16527
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Rohr v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District
Summary judgment for employer is improper where genuine issue of fact exists as to whether employee has disability. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 17, 2009 | |
07-55469
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L.M. v. Capistrano Unified School District
District court improperly finds procedural violation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act significantly restricted parents' right to participate in autistic child's education. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 17, 2009 | |
E044811
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Doe v. California Lutheran High School Association
Private religious school does not violate Unruh Civil Rights Act by expelling students engaging in homosexual relationship. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 27, 2009 | |
07-1125
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Fitzgerald v. Barnstable School Committee
Title IX does not preclude Section 1983 action alleging unconstitutional gender discrimination in schools. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 21, 2009 | |
07-55896
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McCown 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 |
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Dec. 26, 2008 | |
G038388
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Cohn v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Angels' Mother's Day tote bag giveaway does not violate Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
06-55390
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United States v. AMC Entertainment Inc.
In ADA case, theaters are not held accountable for design of facilities where government failed to provide fair notice. |
Civil Rights |
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Dec. 8, 2008 | |
A117071
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Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act does not require testing accommodations for learning and reading-related disabilities. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 28, 2008 | |
B195853
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Dominguez v. Washington Mutual Bank
Complaint alleging sexual orientation discrimination is timely under equitable exception to deadline where co-worker continues harassing behavior. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
06-15967
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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 |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
D050881
|
Surrey v. Truebeginnings
Plaintiff did not have standing to sue matchmaking service for discriminatory practices where no purchase was made. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 19, 2008 | |
06-55817
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Torres v. City of Los Angeles
Court errs in dismissing civil rights action against officers who 'reasonable jury could conclude' lacked probable cause to arrest plaintiff. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 14, 2008 | |
A117071
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Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act does not require testing accommodations for learning and reading-related disabilities. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 31, 2008 | |
07-35974
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Porter v. Osborn
Culpability of state trooper who shoots suspect during roadside investigation must be measured under more stringent 'purpose to harm' standard. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 21, 2008 | |
07-17272
|
Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. v. Napolitano
Legal Arizona Workers Act, which sanctions employers for hiring illegal aliens through revocation of business licenses, is not preempted by federal law. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 18, 2008 | |
05-15725
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Villegas v. Gilroy Garlic Festival Association
City is not liable in civil rights action brought by motorcycle members excluded from Gilroy Garlic Festival for violating dress code. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 4, 2008 | |
05-56118
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Mendez v. County of San Bernardino
Plaintiff who lost son in police shooting fails to show county was negligent in failing to train officers. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 28, 2008 | |
07-55469
|
L.M. v. Capistrano Unified School District
District court improperly finds procedural violation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act significantly restricted parents' right to participate in autistic child's education. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 19, 2008 | |
06-56468
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Miller v. California Speedway Corp.
DOJ regulation requires that wheelchair areas provide comparable lines of sight over standing spectators. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 11, 2008 | |
06-16665
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Lukovsky v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrimination claims alleging preferential hiring are barred by statute of limitations where accrual occurred when plaintiffs became aware of injury. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 8, 2008 | |
A106199
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Californians for Disability Rights v. Mervyn's
Retailer does not meet duty to remove architectural barriers to access in existing stores by opening distant, accessible stores. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | |
06-55519
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Harper v. City of Los Angeles
Verdict finding that constitutional rights of former LAPD officers implicated in 'Rampart Scandal' were violated is upheld as supported by substantial evidence. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
06-56385
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Molski v. Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery LLC
Defendant has burden to prove 'readily achievable' barriers to access threaten historical significance of winery. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 10, 2008 | |
S144492
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Manta Management Corp. v. City of San Bernardino
City is not liable for nightclub's lost profits where court breaks chain of causation by issuing injunction pursuant to unconstitutional zoning ordinance. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 20, 2008 |