| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B204132
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People v. Martin
Verdict's specification of 'cocaine' rather than 'cocaine base' does not prejudice defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 2008 | |
|
S167791
|
Martinez v. U.C. Regents
Order |
|
Dec. 29, 2008 | ||
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S159076
|
Carr on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Dec. 29, 2008 | ||
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07-55896
|
McCown v. City of Fontana
Court errs in failing to explain reasons for attorney fee award and granting excessive attorney fees in light of plaintiff's limited success. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
B201511
|
Lucio v. City of Los Angeles
One-year limitations provision is satisfied where LAPD conducted internal criminal investigation into officer's conduct. |
Government |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
B195664
|
Baudino v. SCI California Funeral Services Inc.
Cash advance items are those expressly or impliedly represented as procured on behalf of customer at price paid by funeral provider. |
Business Law |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
A116847
|
Marin v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
Trial court errs by holding employer's formula for calculating bonus overtime compensation violated California law. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
A121142
|
In re Cannon
Regulation requiring prisons to serve two hot meals per day is satisfied where food is served as soon as possible after heating. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
A120225
|
Schaffer v. City and County of San Francisco
Grant of anti-SLAPP motion to strike is proper where statements were made in connection to issues considered by district attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
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07-56337
|
Cohen v. Lopez
Order |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | ||
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07-56133
|
Beverly v. Wolkowitz
Order |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | ||
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07-56236
|
Davis v. Pacific Capital Bank N.A.
Flat finance charge that does not vary with term of loan does not fall within definition of 'interest charge.' |
Banking |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
06-15812
|
McGuire v. United States
Sovereign immunity waiver provided by Tucker Act requires transfer of takings claim to Court of Federal Claims. |
Real Property |
|
Dec. 26, 2008 | |
|
G040540
|
A.C., a Minor
Parents are entitled to additional reunification services where time limit starts running after child is removed from all parental custody. |
Juveniles |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
A120844
|
O.M., a Minor
Father whose criminal activity frustrates showing of commitment to parental responsibilities is not entitled to hearing before termination of his parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
B203254
|
Bowles v. Cavalli
Trust beneficiary has standing to pursue action against third party who knowingly benefits from trustee's breach of trust. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
05-70505
|
Salazar-Luviano v. Mukasey
Aiding and abetting attempted escape from custody is not 'obstruction of justice' crime, making permanent resident eligible for cancellation of removal. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
D053669
|
Jose O. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Father who stabs child's mother to death is properly denied reunification services. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
E043187
|
Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. v. Zigman (Reynolds)
Marital communications privilege does not apply in law enforcement administrative investigations and hearings. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
A120903
|
H.E., a Minor
Substantial evidence of serious emotional harm is sufficient to satisfy requirements for removal of child from parents' care. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
F054478
|
Hailstone v. Martinez
Motion to strike is properly denied where plaintiff's defamation claim has at least minimal merit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 24, 2008 | |
|
B208434
|
Harutyunyan v. Superior Court (People)
Commissioner lacked authority to continue contested preliminary hearing absent stipulation of parties. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
H031726
|
Perez v. Grajales
Court improperly denies motion to confirm client's arbitration award in fee dispute with attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
A116911
|
DeJung v. Superior Court
Discretionary immunity does not protect superior court from direct public entity liability for age discrimination brought by employee under FEHA. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
D052057
|
Otay Land Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co.
Declaratory relief is unavailable to injured third party against tortfeasor's insurer for failure to indemnify. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
D051215
|
People v. Flores
Right to bear arms is not violated where felon carried concealed loaded firearm in public. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
G038388
|
Cohn v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Angels' Mother's Day tote bag giveaway does not violate Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
07-303
|
Opinion of Brown
Firefighter on duty in California State Military Reserve may be eligible for placement on hiring list prepared by California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program. |
Government |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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06-35176
|
Carver v. Lehman
Washington state law does not create protected liberty interest in inmate's early release into community custody under Due Process Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
04-35876
|
Truth v. Kent School District
Order |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 |