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Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk)
Ballot measure that would require voter approval for any tax increases was an unconstitutional revision to the Constitution. 		Government CASC Jun. 21, 2024
Talley Amusements, Inc. v. The 32nd District Agricultural Association
Remedies for violations of competitive bidding process for public contracts did not apply to carnival contract because it was not a contract for services to be rendered to the state. 		Government 4DCA/3 Jun. 20, 2024
Helm v. City of Los Angeles
Because pedestrian's slip-and-fall occurred in area that was integral to the location and design of a recreational trail's pathway, trail immunity shielded the city. 		Government 4DCA/1 May 15, 2024
City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Because pension benefits were an established debt that did not trigger the constitutional debt limitation, city was not required to seek voter approval for bonds financing the benefits. 		Government 6DCA May 1, 2024
City of Santa Cruz v. Superior Court (County of Santa Cruz)
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 935, 905, and a local ordinance, County was required to present its claims to City before filing lawsuit. 		Government 6DCA Apr. 17, 2024
Weber v. Superior Court (Fong)
Elections Code section 8003 did not prohibit candidate from filing nomination papers for two different offices in California primary. 		Government 3DCA Apr. 10, 2024
State of California v. Superior Court (Energy and Policy Institute)
Writ mandating calendar information for Governor's advisor's meetings with utility organizations was properly granted when requested details were incidental to the deliberative process but potentially of great public interest. 		Government 2DCA/1 Apr. 9, 2024
AIDS Healthcare Foundation v. Bonta
Senate Bill 10 did not unconstitutionally displace local zoning laws because it focused on the housing shortage, a matter of statewide concern, and was reasonably related to resolving that concern. 		Government 2DCA/2 Apr. 1, 2024
People v. Smith
Because at least one collateral consequence kept her case active, government official's retirement just before jury returned conviction against her did not render her case moot. 		Government 6DCA Mar. 19, 2024
Modification: Move Eden Housing v. City of Livermore
Resolution was a legislative act subject to referendum power because it was the initial policy determination regarding use of public funds to construct a park and improvements. 		Government 1DCA/5 Mar. 19, 2024
Fix the City, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Relation back doctrine did not apply to petition challenging legislative action occurring after the filing of an initial untimely petition and no challenge was subsequently filed within the limitations period. 		Government 2DCA/5 Mar. 11, 2024
Move Eden Housing v. City of Livermore
Resolution was a legislative act subject to referendum power because it was the initial policy determination regarding use of public funds to construct a park and improvements. 		Government 1DCA/5 Mar. 8, 2024
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District v. Page
Initiative petition repealing special tax on San Bernardino County Fire Protection District was invalidated because it contained false and misleading information about the tax's constitutionality. 		Government 4DCA/2 Feb. 16, 2024
Modification: K & S Staffing Solutions v. The Western Surety Co.
Staffing company hired by subcontractor for state public works contract could not obtain payment from bond posted by contractor as required by mechanics' lien law. 		Government 3DCA Jan. 23, 2024
Amended Opinion: Silbersher v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int'l
In a False Claims Act case, the "substantially the same" prong of the public disclosure bar was not triggered because none of the individual public disclosures directly claimed or furnished a reasonable inference of the fraud allegations. 		Government 9th Jan. 8, 2024
K & S Staffing Solutions v. The Western Surety Co.
Staffing company hired by subcontractor for state public works contract could not obtain payment from bond posted by contractor as required by mechanics' lien law. 		Government 3DCA Jan. 3, 2024
Modification: People ex rel. Schlesinger v. Sachs
Despite the Election Code's usual four-year term, councilmembers could not unilaterally extend two-year terms of office because the election notice specified that they were elected for a two-year term. 		Government 4DCA/3 Dec. 15, 2023
People ex rel. Schlesinger v. Sachs
Despite the Election Code's usual four-year term, councilmembers could not unilaterally extend two-year terms of office because the election notice specified that they were elected for a two-year term. 		Government 4DCA/3 Dec. 6, 2023
Stufkosky v. Department of Transportation
Design immunity shielded Caltrans from liability regarding a highway accident caused by a deer crossing the road. 		Government 2DCA/6 Nov. 30, 2023
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. v. City of Monterey
Because company's initial complaint did not seek money or damages but rather only declaratory relief, it did not need to first present its claim to city in order to file lawsuit. 		Government 6DCA Nov. 7, 2023
Yes In My Back Yard v. City of Culver City
City ordinance reducing the floor area ratio of single-family residences violated the express language of the Housing Crisis Act. 		Government 2DCA/4 Oct. 31, 2023
Modification: Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica
The federal Voting Rights Act's majority-minority requirement is not required for a California Voting Rights Act claim. 		Government CASC Sep. 22, 2023
Estrada v. Public Employees' Retirement System
Plea agreement for a felony constitutes a "conviction" for purposes of determining public retirement benefits even if the felony conviction is later reduced to a misdemeanor. 		Government 2DCA/8 Sep. 22, 2023
United Aeronautical Corp. v. United States Air Force
Because plaintiff government contractor's claim fell within the Contract Disputes Act's exclusive jurisdiction, those claims required litigation in the Court of Federal Claims. 		Government 9th Sep. 8, 2023
Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica
The federal Voting Rights Act's majority-minority requirement is not required for a California Voting Rights Act claim. 		Government CASC Aug. 25, 2023
Alliance San Diego v. City of San Diego
Though the court affirmed that citizens' initiatives for special taxes only require a simple majority, the case was remanded to determine if citizens or the city controlled the initiative. 		Government 4DCA/1 Aug. 15, 2023
Committee to Support the Recall v. Logan
Trial court erred by improperly commanding Registrar to authorize use of electronic voter lists outside its examination room and to disclose redacted affidavits of voter registration. 		Government 2DCA/4 Aug. 14, 2023
Silbersher v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int'l
In a False Claims Act case, the "substantially the same" prong of the public disclosure bar was not triggered because none of the individual public disclosures directly claimed or furnished a reasonable inference of the fraud allegations. 		Government 9th Aug. 4, 2023
Leon v. County of Riverside
Riverside deputies were not immune from liability for leaving naked, deceased man uncovered during eight hour investigation since Government Claims Act only prevented liability for prosecuting or instituting an action. 		Government CASC Jun. 23, 2023
Mohler v. County of Santa Clara
County's allowance of local airport's disrepair did not fall within Code of Civil Procedure Section 526a's restrictive meaning of wasteful expenditure. 		Government 6DCA Jun. 12, 2023
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