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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 Mar. 27, 2009
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 Mar. 25, 2009
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 Mar. 19, 2009
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 Mar. 11, 2009
Doe v. Holy See
Respondeat superior claim against Holy See falls within 'tortious act exception' of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
Civil Rights Mar. 4, 2009
Lassiter v. City of Bremerton
Probable cause existed to arrest plaintiff for obstruction of police officer.
Civil Rights Feb. 27, 2009
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 Feb. 17, 2009
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 Feb. 17, 2009
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 Jan. 27, 2009
Fitzgerald v. Barnstable School Committee
Title IX does not preclude Section 1983 action alleging unconstitutional gender discrimination in schools.
Civil Rights Jan. 21, 2009
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 Dec. 26, 2008
Cohn v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Angels' Mother's Day tote bag giveaway does not violate Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Civil Rights Dec. 23, 2008
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 Dec. 8, 2008
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 Nov. 28, 2008
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 Nov. 25, 2008
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 Nov. 25, 2008
Surrey v. Truebeginnings
Plaintiff did not have standing to sue matchmaking service for discriminatory practices where no purchase was made.
Civil Rights Nov. 19, 2008
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 Nov. 14, 2008
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 Oct. 31, 2008
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 Oct. 21, 2008
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 Sep. 18, 2008
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 Sep. 4, 2008
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 Aug. 28, 2008
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
Miller v. California Speedway Corp.
DOJ regulation requires that wheelchair areas provide comparable lines of sight over standing spectators.
Civil Rights Aug. 11, 2008
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 Aug. 8, 2008
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 Aug. 1, 2008
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 Jul. 15, 2008
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
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 Jun. 20, 2008