Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-15267 and 96-15274
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Synder v. Freight, Construction, General Drivers, Warehousemen and Helpers Local No. 287
Union's executive board can use union funds to obtain attorney and file action against union official who has violated his fiduciary duties. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
98-1269
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Montoya v. Rescue Industries Inc.
Order |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 20, 1999 | |
98-6056
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Mardis v. Central National Bank & Trust of Enid
Order |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 15, 1999 | |
98-6233
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Premier Private Security Inc. v. International Union
Order |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 15, 1999 | |
97-16470
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Robino v. Iranon
State's policy of assigning only female correctional officers to certain posts doesn't violate male guards' rights. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
96-56549 and 96-56601
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Wellman v. Writers Guild of America West Inc.
Guild's decision on grievance involves judgment and is neither arbitrary, discriminatory nor reached in bad faith. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
96-16539
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Kearney v. Standard Insurance Co.
District court must admit additional evidence where circumstances require de novo review of benefits decision. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
G019819
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C & C Partners Ltd. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Garment manufacturer operating without registration certificate can be fined based on number of employees. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
96-55920
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Parrino v. FHP Inc.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act pre-empts state law claims regarding health plan's claims procedures. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
96-55920
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Parrino v. FHP Inc.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act pre-empts state law claims regarding health plan's claims procedures. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
95-56862
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Collins v. Pension and Insurance Committee of the Southern California Rock Products and Ready Mixed Concrete Assns.
Pension fiduciary needn't increase benefits when overfunding occurs unless plan creates such obligation. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
97-70135, 97-70309 and 97-70529
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TCI West Inc. v. NLRB
NLRB abuses discretion by voiding union decertification election ballot with complete X in 'No' box. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
94-16414
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Graham v. The Balcor Co.
ERISA doesn't pre-empt state claims arising from agreement to provide specified benefits to one employee. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-70646 and 97-70841
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. v. NLRB
Union official's broad warning to all workers voting in certification election isn't coercive and doesn't void election. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
94-16411, 94-16414 and 94-16496
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Graham v. The Balcor Co.
ERISA doesn't pre-empt state claims arising from agreement to provide specified benefits to one employee. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
A075456 and A078523
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Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co.
Restitution of illegally withheld overtime wages is appropriate in action under Unfair Business Practices Act. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 4, 1999 | |
96-35715
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Burns v. Stone Forest Industries Inc.
Plant closing statute entitles workers to pay for days they would have worked during 60-day notice period. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B114148
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Warehouse Processing, Distribution Workers Union, Local 26 v. Hugo Neu Proler Co.
Labor Management Relations Act pre-empts award of attorney fees under California Labor Code. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
96-70932 and 97-70118
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California Acrylic Industries Inc. v. NLRB
Finding that strike was motivated by unfair labor practice isn't supported by substantial evidence. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
97-15418 and 97-16145
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O'Hara v. Teamsters Local #856
Employer must indemnify manager for cost of defending employment-related suit that was dismissed with prejudice. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-35582
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Line Drivers, Pickup and Delivery Local Union No. 81 v. Roadway Express Inc.
Grievance committee permissibly concludes employer may dismiss worker after learning belatedly of misconduct. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-15433
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McBride v. PLM International Inc.
Plaintiff lacks standing under Employee Retirement Income Security Act if employer terminates plan before complaint filed. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
97-16026
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Californians for Safe and Competitive Dump Truck Transportation v. Mendonca
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act doesn't pre-empt California's Prevailing Wage Law. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
96-16563
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United States v. Dan Caputo Co.
Court correctly defers to agency for determination of how work should be classified under Davis-Bacon Act. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
95-56639
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G&G Fire Sprinklers v. Bradshaw
Public works subcontractor is entitled to hearing regarding penalty for failure to comply with wage requirements. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
97-15863
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Doyle v. Raley's Inc.
Collective bargaining agreement's arbitration provision doesn't encompass discrimination claims if it doesn't do so expressly. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-16408, 96-16562 and 97-15272
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Lee v. California Butchers' Pension Trust Fund
Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to pension trusts. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
97-55188 and 97-55958
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Cariaga v. Local No. 1184 Laborers International Union of North America
Subcontract doesn't incorporate arbitration provisions of master labor agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
96-56584
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Emard v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
State law governs distribution of proceeds from life insurance plan covered by Employee Retirement Income Security Act. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 17, 1999 | |
A078491
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Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern California v. Greater Bar Area Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Contract that affects collective bargaining agreements isn't void as a matter of law. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 17, 1999 |