| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-0559
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Phoenix Newspapers Inc. v. Molera
Department of Education was not required to give newspaper early access to school testing reports. |
Government |
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Jul. 3, 2001 | |
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E028068
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State of California v. Superior Court (Nagel)
Government is immune from recovery for injuries suffered by non-employees engaged in firefighting activities. |
Government |
|
Jul. 3, 2001 | |
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B141290
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Rodas v. Spiegel
Expert who compiles reports for Contractors License Board may be granted immunity against tort liability. |
Government |
|
Jul. 2, 2001 | |
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A089749
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People v. Health Laboratories of North America Inc.
Statute that prohibits lawsuits intended to chill free speech does not cover enforcement activities of district attorney. |
Government |
|
Jul. 2, 2001 | |
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B142004
|
Eller Media Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Permit Streamlining Act's time limitations are not effective until environmental review process established by California Environmental Quality Act is complete. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | |
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99-35515
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Udd v. Massanari
Veteran whose mental disorder prevented him from challenging termination of benefits is entitled to retroactive award. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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99-36173
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City of Auburn v. Qwest Corp.
Utility must pay relocation costs to accommodate street improvements despite tariff that purports to shift costs to cities. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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00-50071
|
U.S. v. Silver
Private contractor who is fined for selling false goods to government is entitled to receive offset for resale value. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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G024266
|
Hammond v. Agran
Candidates for nonpartisan elective office may include their ideas or platform in their candidate's statement. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F030933
|
Giuffre v. Sparks (Kern County Sheriff's Dept.)
Meeting with sheriff doesn't satisfy provision that punishable actions against peace officers require administrative hearing. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
|
F032923
|
Wallich's Ranch Co. v. Kern County Citrus Pest Control District
Challengers of tax assessments imposed under Pest Control Law must first exhaust all remedies before local pest control district. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
|
B134256
|
Epstein v. Hollywood Entertainment District II Business Improvement District
Hollywood Entertainment District Property Owners Association is legislative body, that must comply with Brown Act's noticed, open meetings requirements. |
Government |
|
Jun. 27, 2001 | |
|
B143895
|
Los Angeles Times v. Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority
Newspaper is entitled to attorney fees for filing lawsuit that compelled disclosure of public records. |
Government |
|
Jun. 27, 2001 | |
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99-36041
|
Hufford v. McEnaney
Fire department officials may be personally liable for terminating captain after he revealed workplace pornography use. |
Government |
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | |
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99-1977
|
Saucier v. Katz
Military policeman is immune from lawsuit brought by protester who was arrested at vice-presidential speech. |
Government |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | |
|
45671-7-I
|
City of Mercer Island v. Citizens to Preserve Pioneer Park LLC
City council decision must be upheld when residents fail to show that decision violated Land Use Petition Act. |
Government |
|
Jun. 19, 2001 | |
|
00-0348
|
Sherman v. City of Tempe
City's failure to timely distribute publicity pamphlets regarding proposition prior to distribution of early ballots violates public policy of having informed electorate. |
Government |
|
Jun. 13, 2001 | |
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00-0252
|
Doe v. State of Arizona
State statute does not provide state with absolute immunity for operational actions and decisions within regulatory scheme. |
Government |
|
Jun. 11, 2001 | |
|
G018853
|
Griset v. Fair Political Practices Commission
Statute which prohibits distribution of anonymous campaign literature violates First Amendment right of free speech. |
Government |
|
Jun. 1, 2001 | |
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B113383
|
Carmel Valley Fire Protection District v. State
Where executive department is authorized to enforce labor statute, legislature can't supervise without violating separation of powers. |
Government |
|
May 25, 2001 | |
|
68284-4
|
King County v. Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board
County may not amend zoning laws to allow athletic fields on designated agricultural lands. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2001 | |
|
69048-1
|
In re Contested Election of Gary L. Schoessler
Election must be annulled where mayoral candidate does not satisfy one-year residency requirement. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2001 | |
|
69432-0
|
Ex Rel Peninsula Neighborhood Association v. Washington Dept. of Transportation
Dept. of Transportation's agreement with United Infrastructure Washington Inc. to construct second Tacoma Narrows bridge violates state law. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2001 | |
|
69769-8
|
River Park Square v. Miggins
Ordinance does not authorize city to make loan to cover operating expenses for parking garage. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2001 | |
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99-55623
|
Navarro v. Block
Municipal officials are not immune from lawsuit if they passed policy in favor of police officers in bad faith. |
Government |
|
May 20, 2001 | |
|
67715-8
|
Sundquist v. Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1
Developer isn't entitled to reimbursement for amount paid to public utility district for relocation of district's utility facilities. |
Government |
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May 17, 2001 | |
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99-36105
|
Giebel v. Sylvester
No qualified immunity for state university professor who removed handbills advertising speaker's upcoming event. |
Government |
|
May 17, 2001 | |
|
99-51
|
Gutierrez v. Ada
Certiorari granted |
Government |
|
May 16, 2001 | |
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98-16950
|
United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
District court has equitable discretion to modify its injunction to permit distribution of marijuana for medically necessary purposes, despite Controlled Substances Act. |
Government |
|
May 15, 2001 | |
|
99-3237
|
U.S. v. Lankford
Order |
Government |
|
May 15, 2001 |
