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State of Hawaii v. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal agency that provided overlapping aid for natural disaster is entitled only to reimbursement of amount received in commercially reasonable settlement.
Government Sep. 17, 2002
Grigsby v. Barnhart
Claimant was properly denied disability benefits because alcoholism was material factor contributing to disability.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Yes for Arizona v. Wiers
Analysis was not neutral explanation of initiative.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Costilla County Conservancy District v. Board of County Commissioners
Open meetings law requires public notice where official business of county is discussed.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Gallagher v. Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado
For purposes of governmental immunity test for discovery of injury is when claimant discovered or should have discovered she was injured.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Jeffrey v. Superior Court (Huntington Beach City Council)
In order to defeat proposed initiative, City Council may place FAIR initiative on March 2004 ballot instead of upcoming November ballot.
Government Sep. 12, 2002
Kong v. City of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency
Due to property acquisition by Redevelopment Agency, donut shop is entitled to relocation expenses.
Government Sep. 11, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Court order is required in order for district attorney to make copies of documents maintained in juvenile case file.
Government Sep. 10, 2002
Casad v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NIH summary statement of grant application falls within deliberative process exception of Freedom of Information Act.
Government Sep. 9, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
County recorders may not implement electronic recordation of documents in their respective jurisdictions other than in counties of Orange and San Bernardino.
Government Sep. 4, 2002
United States for the Use and Benefit of Walton Technology Inc. v. Weststar Engineering Inc.
Federal subcontractor's unjust enrichment claim is precluded by settlement agreement.
Government Sep. 3, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Housing contract may not be extended where project's architectural subcontractor is firm of newly elected city council member.
Government Sep. 3, 2002
San Diego Police Officers Assn. v. City of San Diego
Police officer under disciplinary investigation and interrogation is entitled to witnesses' tape-recorded interviews and investigators' notes.
Government Aug. 27, 2002
Javor v. Taggart
Federal and state law claims involving California Uninsured Employer's Fund are barred by statute of limitations and governmental immunity.
Government Aug. 27, 2002
Hughes v. Martin
Two propositions amending length of term and number of consecutive terms for office of mine inspector can be harmonized.
Government Aug. 26, 2002
Bates v. Richland
Calculation of police officers' benefits was unlawful.
Government Aug. 22, 2002
Graber v. City of Upland
Upland's redevelopment plan is defeated due to improper purpose and insufficient evidence of 'blight.'
Government Aug. 19, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Initiative measure to repeal city tax may be placed on March ballot only if it statutorily qualifies to be submitted at special election.
Government Aug. 14, 2002
Powers v. Carpenter
Electors who sign nominating petitions in support of candidates have common law right to withdraw their own signatures.
Government Aug. 13, 2002
City of Colorado Springs v. Powell
Mother whose son was killed in city drainage ditch may bring wrongful death action against city.
Government Aug. 12, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Clinical Advisory Panel may not meet in closed session when it obtains and reviews information and findings from independent medical review system.
Government Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Campbell
Defendant who successfully completed diversion program in exchange for dismissal of charges is not entitled to attorney fees under Hyde Amendment.
Government Aug. 8, 2002
Jones v. County of Los Angeles
Because county was not employer of secretary who worked for superior court, summary judgment for county was proper.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Bonta v. Burke
State entitled to reimbursement of Medi-Cal expenses against beneficiaries of real property conveyed to them by recipient of health services.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. v City of Salinas
Storm Drainage Fee is property-related fee requiring voter approval under state Constitution.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Miller v. Gammie
Social service workers who placed sexually deviant foster child into unsuspecting home are entitled to absolute immunity.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
State of Oklahoma v. United States
Disallowance of federal funds paid to state was proper because state spent monies awarded for insurance premiums for other purposes.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Billington v. Smith
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for shooting and killing motorist.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
City of Malibu v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Mountain conservancy operated by state agency is subject to local land use laws.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Herman v. County of Los Angeles
County must meet with transit authority to provide job for officer who failed to pass sheriff's review process.
Government Aug. 6, 2002