| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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07-897
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Hust v. Phillips
Order |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | ||
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08-559
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McDaniel v. Brown
Order |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | ||
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08-678
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Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Carpenter
Order |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | ||
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08-680
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Maryland v. Shatzer
Order |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | ||
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B200076
|
Kasperbauer v. Fairfield
Trustee's expenses in completing and defending accounting of trust must be paid by trust. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jan. 26, 2009 | |
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F054748
|
West Hills Farms Inc. v. RCO Ag Credit Inc.
Corporations Code Section 800 does not provide for recovery of attorney fees independent of bond to secure anticipated litigation expenses. |
Corporations |
|
Jan. 26, 2009 | |
|
D052254
|
Dey v. Continental Central Credit
Debt collector's additional charge for services does not violate Unfair Competition Law. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 26, 2009 | |
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D053125
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A.R., a Minor
Father being deployed to Iraq is entitled to stay of juvenile dependency proceeding under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 26, 2009 | |
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06-75217
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Parussimova v. Mukasey
Ethnic Russian woman is not eligible for asylum where she was not attacked in Kazakhstan on account of protected ground. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | |
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S150371
|
Schatz v. Allen Matkins Leck Gamble & Mallory
MFAA's right to trial de novo does not trump contractual obligation to arbitrate disputes pursuant to CAA. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 26, 2009 | |
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07-56532
|
Taco Bell Corp. v. TBWA Chiat/Day Inc.
Judgment against Taco Bell involving use of Chihuahua character does not obligate advertising agency to indemnify. |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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B207979
|
People v. Sardinas
Court properly denies motion to suppress drug evidence recovered during parole search conducted for legitimate law enforcement purpose. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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B194209
|
Lu v. Hawaiian Gardens Casino Inc.
Labor Code Section 351 does not prohibit casino ‘tip pooling’ but serves as basis for suit under unfair competition law. |
Labor Law |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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B205941
|
People v. Myers
Court properly denies motion to reduce felony offense to misdemeanor where defendant completes drug program and does not serve prison sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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B202838
|
Deleon v. Verizon Wireless
Summary judgment without leave to amend is improper where alleged violations occurred after settlement release date. |
Labor Law |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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A119768
|
People v. Luna
Conviction for attempt to manufacture hashish does not stand where defendant's conduct did not advance beyond preparation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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07-99008
|
U.S. v. Mikhel
SAM restrictions must be modified to allow inmate to use translator when communicating with appellate counsel and meet with investigator alone. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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06-56846
|
Hauk v. JP Morgan Chase Bank USA
Plaintiff prevails on UCL claim where credit review should have alerted credit card company to information concerning balance transfer offer. |
Business Law |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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07-15955
|
Blausey v. U.S. Trustee
Disability payments from private insurer are included in calculation of Current Monthly Income for Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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07-50473
|
U.S. v. Orlando
$30,000 fine imposed on defendant who pleads guilty to tax evasion is reasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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A121037
|
People v. Cates
Condition that defendant complete batterer's counseling program is upheld in case involving felonious assault on former girlfriend. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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B204853
|
Pro Value Properties Inc. v. Quality Loan Service Corp.
Trial court errs by applying 10 percent interest rate where trustee's obligation to purchaser was statutory in nature. |
Real Property |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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G038645
|
Oldcastle Precast Inc. v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
Summary judgment against defendant is proper where continuance of hearing is not warranted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2009 | |
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A122022
|
Pineda v. Bank of America
Labor Code Section 203 penalties may not be recovered as restitution under Business and Professions Code Section 17203. |
Business Law |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | |
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A116847
|
Marin v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
Trial court errs by holding employer's formula for calculating bonus overtime compensation violated California law. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | |
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S162880
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Gray (David) on H.C.
Order |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | ||
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S168074
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Robinson v. CA 1/2 (Andrews)
Order |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | ||
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S168605
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Santa Barbara County Coalition Against Automobile v. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Order |
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Jan. 22, 2009 | ||
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S168822
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Sarti v. Salt Creek Ltd.
Order |
|
Jan. 22, 2009 | ||
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S156898
|
Corrine W., a Minor
County bureau of children and family services is not required to pay for dependent minor's automobile insurance. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 22, 2009 |