| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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04-1203
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Opinion of Lockyer
Board of supervisors that delegates investment of surplus funds to treasurer may not impose conditions on contracts for investment management services. |
Government |
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May 25, 2005 | |
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03-104
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Opinion of Lockyer
Community may set maximum number of housing units below community's goal if federal and state funds are unavailable for its housing programs. |
Government |
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May 20, 2005 | |
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04-315
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Opinion of Lockyer
County ordinance that limits campaign contributions cannot aggregate contributions of husband and wife. |
Government |
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May 16, 2005 | |
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04-701
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Opinion of Lockyer
Landowner who is state employee may receive financial grant under California Forest Improvement Act. |
Government |
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May 11, 2005 | |
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C046695
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Sulier v. State Personnel Board
Notice of adverse action by Department of Corrections against corrections officer for misconduct may be informal. |
Government |
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Apr. 12, 2005 | |
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C045247
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Sonoma AG Art LLC v. Dept. of Food and Agriculture
Department of Food and Agriculture is immune from liability for its agent's incorrect finding that grapevines were diseased. |
Government |
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Apr. 11, 2005 | |
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C045353
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Arnold v. California Exposition and State Fair
Contract in which company pays state for use of its harness racing facilities is not public services contract. |
Government |
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Apr. 10, 2005 | |
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04-907
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Opinion of Lockyer
City charter provision requiring two-term council members to wait two years before seeking reelection only makes candidates ineligible for two years. |
Government |
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Apr. 8, 2005 | |
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04-502
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Opinion of Lockyer
City council member who sits on board of directors of nonprofit trust may participate in council decision to lease land to donor. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 2005 | |
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A103446
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Baba v. Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco
Portions of city's rent control ordinance are unconstitutional. |
Government |
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Mar. 23, 2005 | |
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03-1261
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Brosseau v. Haugen
Qualified immunity shields officer who shot suspect fleeing in car because she feared for other officers on foot. |
Government |
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Mar. 23, 2005 | |
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D042631
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MHC Financing Limited Partnership Two v. City of Santee
City council may cure administrative error in adoption of ordinance and apply it retroactively. |
Government |
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Mar. 16, 2005 | |
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04-408
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County retirement board may permit applicant for disability retirement and representatives to attend closed session meeting. |
Government |
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Mar. 16, 2005 | |
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03-1395
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Tenet v. Doe
Former spies cannot claim that government is estopped from denying existence of contract to provide living stipend. |
Government |
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Mar. 3, 2005 | |
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01-35419
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Doe v. Tenet
Plaintiffs may proceed on constitutional, statutory and estoppel claims so long as claims aren't based on alleged contract between plaintiffs and CIA. |
Government |
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Mar. 2, 2005 | |
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C042328
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Thousand Trails Inc. v. California Reclamation District Number 17
Reclamation district whose actions to stem flood waters resulted in inundation of campground is immune from liability. |
Government |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
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A104634
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City of Vacaville v. Pitamber
Hotel that pays transient occupancy tax must comply with city's request to audit records. |
Government |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
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G034762
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McKinney v. Superior Court (City of San Diego)
Challenge to election result based on ineligibility of one of the losers must be brought prior to election. |
Government |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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S119897
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Coalition of Concerned Communities Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (Catellus Residential Group)
Development that is partially within coastal zone but has no housing impact within coastal zone is not subject to Mello Act restrictions. |
Government |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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04-16880
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Nader v. Brewer
District court's denial of motion to have Ralph Nader's name added to Arizona ballot was proper. |
Government |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B170716
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Lacy Street Hospitality Service Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
City council cannot reverse decision of its zoning administrator without paying attention at public hearing. |
Government |
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Feb. 13, 2005 | |
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B168849
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City of Carson v. City of La Mirada
Computer supplies seller's facility is 'big box retailer' although it does not sell to general public. |
Government |
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Feb. 13, 2005 | |
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03-1204
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Private security firm cannot affix boot to immobilize vehicle impermissibly parked in private parking lot. |
Government |
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Feb. 8, 2005 | |
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02-56605
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Cornejo-Barreto v. Seifert
Decision of secretary of state to extradite permanent resident is not subject to judicial review. |
Government |
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Feb. 7, 2005 | |
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A104965
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Doe v. Bonta
There is no clear, present and ministeral duty justifiying orders given to Dept. of Health Services regarding administration of Medi-Cal. |
Government |
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Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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A105160
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Save Our Sunol Inc. v. Mission Valley Rock Co.
County measure protecting agricultural land does not apply to previously approved quarry project. |
Government |
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Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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B169940
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Bates v. Franchise Tax Board
Plaintiffs may invoke damage and injunctive relief provisions of Information Practices Act in dispute with Franchise Tax Board. |
Government |
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Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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B167037
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Westside Concrete Co. Inc. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Employer deserves opportunity to show state agency engaged in unlawful rulemaking in violation of Administrative Procedure Act. |
Government |
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Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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F043143
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Tri-County Special Education Local Plan Area v. County of Tuolumne
Agency failed to exhaust administrative remedies before suing county for terminating special education services. |
Government |
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Jan. 10, 2005 | |
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02-16619
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People v. Dynegy Inc.
Removal of state law claim was proper when claim arose under regulations pursuant to Federal Power Act. |
Government |
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Jan. 10, 2005 |