| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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05-401
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Opinion of Lockyer
Length of term of office for board member of reclamation district operating irrigation system is four years. |
Government |
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Jan. 9, 2006 | |
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03-35605
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The Arc of Washington State Inc. v. Braddock
State's limit on number of participants in program for disabled persons could not be challenged when program was proven effective. |
Government |
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Jan. 6, 2006 | |
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C041603
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California Earth Corps v. California State Lands Commission (Developers Diversified Realty)
Exchange of land between state commission and city violated state law. |
Government |
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Jan. 5, 2006 | |
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04-1217
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Opinion of Lockyer
Touch-screen electronic kiosk may be made accessible to public in lieu of posting paper copy of city council's meeting agenda. |
Government |
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Dec. 21, 2005 | |
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03-35994
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Thornton v. City of St. Helens
Owners of automobile wrecking yard do not have property interest in timely renewal of their wrecker certificate. |
Government |
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Dec. 19, 2005 | |
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D045266
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Kolender v. San Diego County Civil Service Commission (Salenko)
Civil service commission did not abuse its discretion in modifying discipline of police sergeant. |
Government |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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B174674
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Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu (Trancas-PCH)
City may not enter into settlement agreement with developer in which it agrees to exempt developer from zoning provisions. |
Government |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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05-35005
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Santiago v. Rumsfeld
Soldier whose enlistment was involuntarily extended under 'stop-loss' policy is not entitled to habeas relief. |
Government |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-881
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Lockhart v. United States
Under Debt Collection Act of 1996, government may offset Social Security benefits to collect outstanding student loan debt. |
Government |
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Dec. 13, 2005 | |
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04-35105
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Autery v. United States
Independent-contractor exception bars federal tort claim against government for failure to maintain firebreaks. |
Government |
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Dec. 11, 2005 | |
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04-74204
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Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Agency did not abuse its discretion in disapproving proposed amendment to Medicaid state plan. |
Government |
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Dec. 11, 2005 | |
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05-309
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Physician may be reimbursed for expenses incurred during tsunami if services rendered directly assist hospital district in accomplishing its authorized public responsibilities. |
Government |
|
Dec. 9, 2005 | |
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03-35333
|
Kennedy v. Ridgefield City
Police officer who increased known risk of danger to plaintiff is not entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Dec. 6, 2005 | |
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02-15114
|
Burrell v. McIlroy
District court did not err in finding police detectives were entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Dec. 6, 2005 | |
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C032633
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State Personnel Board v. Dept. of Personnel Administration
Bargaining agreements permitting resolution of employee discipline disputes through alternative dispute resolution are unconstitutional. |
Government |
|
Nov. 30, 2005 | |
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D045268
|
Kolender v. San Diego County Civil Service Commission (Berry)
Civil service commission abused its discretion by reducing deputy's penalty for lying in inmate abuse case. |
Government |
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Nov. 29, 2005 | |
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D045929
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Board of Trustees of the California State University v. Superior Court (Copley Press Inc.)
University documents regarding employee's lawsuit may be withheld from newspaper because they relate to 'pending litigation.' |
Government |
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Nov. 29, 2005 | |
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03-17082
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Campbell v. Redding Medical Center
In qui tam action, first-to-file rule applies only when first complaint fulfills jurisdictional prerequisites. |
Government |
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Nov. 21, 2005 | |
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04-35155
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Caruso v. Yamhill County
Oregon law requiring three-percent warning on ballots for initiatives proposing local option taxes is not unconstitutional. |
Government |
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Nov. 21, 2005 | |
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03-16706
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Empress LLC v. City and County of San Francisco
Lawsuit alleging unlawful delegation of zoning decisions is precluded by Noerr-Pennington doctrine. |
Government |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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04-35129
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Adams v. United States
Corporation cannot be certified as 'government employee' in order to obtain immunity from tort suit. |
Government |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-16962
|
Smith v. Central Arizona Water Conservation District
Landowners who were incidental beneficiaries of water reclamation contract cannot sue to prevent modifications to contract. |
Government |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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04-759
|
United States v. Olson
Government waives sovereign immunity only where local law would make 'private person' liable in tort. |
Government |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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05-703
|
Opinion of Lockyer
City or county may assess separate charge for performance of special services necessitated by unusually large loads of vehicles. |
Government |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
|
B177138
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Southern California Edison Co. v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (California Cogeneration Council)
Public Utilities Commission decisions extending power contracts are lawful. |
Government |
|
Nov. 9, 2005 | |
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A106278
|
Conlan v. Shewry
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to approve proposed implementation of Medi-Cal plan and notice of that plan. |
Government |
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Nov. 3, 2005 | |
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05-608
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Hospital district may not include provision in employment contract with hospital administrator making contract subject to renewal before term expires. |
Government |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | |
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05-307
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Water Code statute allows agreements between water districts and land developers for construction of oversized water facilities. |
Government |
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Oct. 13, 2005 | |
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A107574
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City of La Mesa v. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Joint powers insurance authority may retain city's deposit after city's withdrawal from membership. |
Government |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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A105000
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Bowman v. City of Berkeley (Affordable Housing Associates)
City residents who unsuccessfully tried to prevent housing project are still entitled to attorney fees and costs. |
Government |
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Oct. 12, 2005 |