Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-35647
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Garcia v. Brockway
Untimely lawsuit filed under Fair Housing Act is properly dismissed where prejudice to defendant must be considered. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 23, 2007 | |
06-35388
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Blanchard v. Morton School District
Section 1983 does not entitle mother of disabled son to money damages for lost income and suffering while pursuing IDEA relief. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 20, 2007 | |
05-15627
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Nilsson v. City of Mesa
Plaintiff fails to show police department's nondiscriminatory explanation for not hiring her is pretext for discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 13, 2007 | |
B194307
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Hughes v. Pair
Plaintiff's sexual harassment suit against trustee of ex-husband's estate is not actionable under Civil Code Section 51.9. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 10, 2007 | |
05-16517
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Forester v. Chertoff
ADEA plaintiffs are entitled to equitable tolling where premature filing did not prejudice defendant and interests of justice support relief. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 29, 2007 | |
S137770
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Green v. State of California
Like ADA, FEHA requires employees alleging discrimination to prove they are 'qualified individuals' able to perform job's essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 24, 2007 | |
04-16087
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Hulteen v. AT&T Corp.
Former AT&T employee is properly granted summary judgment where her days of uncredited pregnancy leave resulted in reduced pension benefits. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 20, 2007 | |
05-56483
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Lockett v. Catalina Channel Express Inc.
Ferry is found to have used reasonable judgment in prohibiting legally blind passenger from area where her guide dog was not permitted. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 9, 2007 | |
06-16625
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Day v. Apoliona
Native Hawaiians have right enforceable by 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 to sue for state's breach of trust obligations under Hawaii Admission Act . |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 7, 2007 | |
B186764
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Venegas v. County of Los Angeles
Qualified immunity does not apply to California civil rights actions under Civil Code Section 52.1. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 1, 2007 | |
H029138
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Sisemore v. Master Financial Inc.
Day care home operator states FEHA claim for intentional source-of-income and disparate impact discrimination in suit against lender. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 13, 2007 | |
H029138
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Sisemore v. Master Financial Inc.
Day care home operator states FEHA claim for intentional source-of-income and disparate impact discrimination in suit against lender. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 12, 2007 | |
06-531
|
Sole v. Wyner
Plaintiff who gains preliminary injunction does not qualify for award of attorney fees if merits of case are ultimately decided against them. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 8, 2007 | |
06-531
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Sole v. Wyner
Plaintiff who gains preliminary injunction does not qualify for award of attorney fees if merits of case are ultimately decided against them. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
S136154
|
Angelucci v. Century Supper Club
Plaintiffs need not demonstrate they requested and were refused nondiscriminatory treatment in order to state claim under Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
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May 31, 2007 | |
S136154
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Angelucci v. Century Supper Club
Plaintiffs need not demonstrate they requested and were refused nondiscriminatory treatment in order to state claim under Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
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May 31, 2007 | |
C052673
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O'Dea v. Bunnell
Prison officials who orchestrated rival gang fight did not violate injured correctional officer's right to due process. |
Civil Rights |
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May 30, 2007 | |
C052673
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O'Dea v. Bunnell
Prison officials who orchestrated rival gang fight did not violate injured correctional officer's right to due process. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 29, 2007 | |
B158840
|
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Kintetsu Enterprises of America
Consumer Advocacy Group's notice upon various hotels and retail establishments concerning Proposition 65 violations is rendered invalid. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 15, 2007 | |
04-55938
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Blankenhorn v. City of Orange
Police properly arrest trespasser at The Block at Orange but use excessive force to detain him. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 2007 | |
C051641
|
Madden v. Del Taco Inc.
Allowing concrete trash container to block wheelchair access to Del Taco entrance is prima facie violation of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | |
B169427
|
Frank v. County of Los Angeles
Minority employees fail to show racial discrimination where all county officers could apply to be sheriffs and are underpaid regardless of race. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
05-55347
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Molski v. M.J. Cable Inc.
In ADA case, district court abused its discretion in denying disabled plaintiff's motion for new trial after jury found in favor of defendant. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
C051476
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People v. Bailie
Involuntary commitment is not proper where mentally retarded person was not advised of jury trial right. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 28, 2007 | |
B182831
|
Macias v. County of Los Angeles
Officer who did not engage in or facilitate wrongful conduct, of which he was unaware, is not liable for Section 1983 violation. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 28, 2007 | |
G036042
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Gunther v. Lin
Restaurant owner prevails in disability discrimination case where suit was improperly brought under statute punishing only intentional conduct. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 20, 2007 | |
B182831
|
Macias v. County of Los Angeles
Officer who did not engage in or facilitate wrongful conduct, of which he was unaware, is not liable for Section 1983 violation. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
B173281
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Angelucci v. Century Supper Club
Men may not sue nightclubs who admit women for free without asking clubs for equal treatment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 8, 2007 | |
04-17284
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Davis v. City of Las Vegas
Summary judgment in favor of officer was in err because any reasonable officer would have know that force he used was excessive. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 7, 2007 | |
D044931
|
Grassilli v. Barr
Substantial evidence supports finding that officers were liable under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, but punitive damages awards are contrary to state and federal law. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 9, 2007 |