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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 Jan. 9, 2007
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 Nov. 15, 2006
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
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 Nov. 2, 2006
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 Oct. 23, 2006
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 Oct. 17, 2006
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 Oct. 17, 2006
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 Oct. 17, 2006
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 Aug. 28, 2006
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 Aug. 7, 2006
Lindsey v. SLT Los Angeles
District court erred in deciding plaintiff failed to prove prima facie case of racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Jul. 13, 2006
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 Jul. 11, 2006
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 Jun. 30, 2006
Oden v. Northern Mariana College
College did not exhibit deliberate indifference to accuser's sexual harassment claim against teacher.
Civil Rights Jun. 20, 2006
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 Jun. 12, 2006
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 Jun. 12, 2006
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 Apr. 7, 2006
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 Apr. 3, 2006
Lindsey v. SLT Los Angeles
District court erred in deciding plaintiff failed to prove prima facie case of racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Mar. 16, 2006
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Lesbian couple denied membership benefits in country club may pursue discrimination claim.
Civil Rights Feb. 3, 2006
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 Feb. 3, 2006
Green v. State
Employer has burden to establish disabled worker is incapable of performing essential duties with reasonable accommodation.
Civil Rights Jan. 19, 2006
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 Dec. 6, 2005
Brunius v. Parrish
State employee acting under authority of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act is immune from suit by quarry operator.
Civil Rights Nov. 29, 2005
Brown v. Valoff
California inmate whose grievance against staff members is denied must still exhaust administrative review.
Civil Rights Nov. 22, 2005
Dang v. Cross
Plaintiff deserves punitive damages for civil rights violation arising from police act that was oppressively done.
Civil Rights Nov. 21, 2005
Baldwin v. Placer County
County is not entitled to qualified immunity where police officer lied to magistrate to get search warrant.
Civil Rights Nov. 11, 2005
Regan v. Price
Judicial officer who physically assaulted litigant does not enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability.
Civil Rights Nov. 11, 2005
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 Nov. 3, 2005
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Civil Rights Oct. 25, 2005