Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B189560
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Blum v. Superior Court (Copley Press Inc.)
In wrongful termination case, attorney properly verified DFEH complaint for his client by subscribing own name to complaint. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 9, 2007 | |
D045438
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North Coast Women's Care Medical Group Inc. v. Superior Court (Benitez)
Physicians' refusal to perform artificial insemination based on patient's marital status is not prohibited by Unruh Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 15, 2006 | |
D044931
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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 |
|
Nov. 5, 2006 | |
04-35984
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MacDonald v. Grace Church Seattle
Petitioner failed to file discrimination claim with EEOC within 180-day time limit, thus her Title VII claim was properly dismissed. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 2, 2006 | |
04-17118
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Pickern v. Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc.
Private entity was not required to build wheelchair ramp across grassy strip it did not own, lease or control. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 23, 2006 | |
04-15055
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Tatum v. City and County of San Francisco
Officer who promptly summons necessary medical help for arrestee has acted reasonably even if officer did not administer CPR. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
04-15695
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Dubois v. Association of Apartment Owners of 2987 Kalakaua
Where condominium association prohibiting pets never required bulldog to leave pending review of matter, owners' Fair Housing Act claim failed. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
04-56103
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Newman v. County of Orange
Plaintiff alleging malicious prosecution did not offer enough evidence to overcome presumption that prosecutor exercised independent judgment in choosing to file charges. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
04-15505
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Anderson v. Warner
Where off-duty jail commander ordered bystanders to not interfere in assault, he was acting under color of state law. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 28, 2006 | |
C050187
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Doran v. North State Grocery Inc.
Offer to compromise that was silent on issue of grocery store's liability barred disabled party from seeking attorney fees. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 7, 2006 | |
03-55824
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Lindsey v. SLT Los Angeles
District court erred in deciding plaintiff failed to prove prima facie case of racial discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 13, 2006 | |
04-55647
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Moran v. Selig
Former baseball players failed to establish prima facie case of discrimination where enactment of 'Negro League Plans' was not adverse employment action. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 11, 2006 | |
02-56017
|
Guerrero v. Gates
Where plaintiff never contested arrests or convictions prior to filing lawsuit, his claims of wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution and conspiracy are barred. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 30, 2006 | |
00-16594
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Oden v. Northern Mariana College
College did not exhibit deliberate indifference to accuser's sexual harassment claim against teacher. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 20, 2006 | |
04-16087
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Hulteen v. AT&T Corp.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 does not apply retroactively to pregnancy leaves taken before act passed for purposes of calculating retirement benefits. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 12, 2006 | |
05-301
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Opinion of Lockyer
Statutory prohibition against unauthorized use of registered sex offender information for housing purposes does not make registrants 'protected class' under FEHA. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 12, 2006 | |
D045890
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Pizarro v. Lamb's Players Theatre
Unruh Act was not violated by discount given to 'baby boomers' to attend musical production about 'baby boomer' generation. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
04-593
|
Domino's Pizza Inc. v. McDonald
Claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 must be based upon existing or proposed contract under which plaintiff has contractual rights. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 3, 2006 | |
03-55824
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Lindsey v. SLT Los Angeles
District court erred in deciding plaintiff failed to prove prima facie case of racial discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 16, 2006 | |
D041058
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Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Lesbian couple denied membership benefits in country club may pursue discrimination claim. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
C040262
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Mackey v. Dept. of Corrections
Favoritism due to consensual romantic relationship does not give rise to sex discrimination claim under Fair Employment and Housing Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
E034568
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Green v. State
Employer has burden to establish disabled worker is incapable of performing essential duties with reasonable accommodation. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 19, 2006 | |
04-35126
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Osborne v. District Attorney's Office for the Third Judicial District
Prisoner may bring action to compel state to release biological evidence used to convict him. |
Civil Rights |
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Dec. 6, 2005 | |
C047380
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Brunius v. Parrish
State employee acting under authority of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act is immune from suit by quarry operator. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 29, 2005 | |
03-16502
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Brown v. Valoff
California inmate whose grievance against staff members is denied must still exhaust administrative review. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 22, 2005 | |
03-55403
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Dang v. Cross
Plaintiff deserves punitive damages for civil rights violation arising from police act that was oppressively done. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 21, 2005 | |
04-15848
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Baldwin v. Placer County
County is not entitled to qualified immunity where police officer lied to magistrate to get search warrant. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
C047980
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Regan v. Price
Judicial officer who physically assaulted litigant does not enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
B178329
|
Garcia v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
Statute that prohibits state agency from discriminating on basis of race does not apply to California State University. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 3, 2005 | |
S124179
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Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 25, 2005 |