| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S156797
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Patel v. Liebermensch
Appellate court errs by failing to enforce straightforward option contract. |
Real Property |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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F054453
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People v. Manfredi
Simultaneous possession of multiple child pornography materials at same location must be charged as one criminal offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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B194798
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V.S. v. Allenby
Writ of mandamus is issued to compel Dept. of Social Services to comply with Welfare and Institutions Code requirements. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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06-55921
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Williams v. Gerber Products Co.
Court improperly dismisses class action plaintiffs' claim that Gerber deceptively packages and markets Fruit Juice Snacks to mislead reasonable consumer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
|
A121935
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Estate of Mooney
Under antilapse statue, bequest passes to issue of predeceased beneficiary by representation. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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08-15714
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Preminger v. Peake
Regulation denying entry of democratic party affiliates for purpose of registering veterans to vote does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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B201536
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Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Sizzler USA Real Property Inc.
Failure to obtain full amount of insurance specified in lease did not void subrogation waiver. |
Contracts |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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D053530
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Party City Corp. v. Superior Court (Palmer)
Zip codes do not fall within definition of 'personal identification information' for purposes of Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. |
Business Law |
|
Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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07-56171
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Kleffman v. Vonage Holdings Corp.
Order |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | ||
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D052698
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R.C., a Minor
Sufficient evidence exists to support court's finding that child exposed to drugs during pregnancy is adoptable. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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B201336
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Ontiveros v. 24 Hour Fitness Corp.
Fitness center defeats product liability claim brought by member who sustained injuries on stair step machine. |
Torts |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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B205943
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American Civil Rights Foundation v. Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD's Magnet and PWT programs are beyond reach of Prop. 209's ban against discrimination in public education. |
Education |
|
Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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B194314
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Moghadam v. Regents of the University of California
Student exam is not 'personal record' protected under Information Practices Act. |
Education |
|
Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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C056200
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Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 22, 2008 | |
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F053553
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UAS Management Inc. v. Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Tying sales of outpatient services with inpatient services over which hospital had monopoly in geographic market violated Cartwright Act. |
Antitrust |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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B204550
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Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Trial court correctly holds that insurer was required to contribute toward payment of statutory attorney fees. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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S143710
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Vasquez v. State of California
Plaintiff who obtained stipulated injunction in 'non-catalyst' case did not have to make prelitigation settlement demands to recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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S148204
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People v. Mentch
Primary caregiver defense does not protect supplier of medical marijuana who only sporadically took patients to medical appointments. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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F055535
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City of Tulare v. Superior Court (M.C.)
Second 'Pitchess' motion is subject to same notice requirements as first properly noticed motion. |
Government |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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F055684
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In re Franklin
Petitioner is granted habeas corpus where he is no longer deemed sexually violent predator. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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G038435
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The Termo Co. v. Luther (Hunt Petroleum (AEC) Inc.)
Trial court errs by applying substantial evidence standard in reviewing administrative decision related to fundamental vested right to operate oil wells. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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S167716
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In re David V.
Order |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | ||
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S148204
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People v. Mentch
Order |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | ||
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S152360
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Van Horn v. Watson
Good Samaritan who does not render emergency medical care is subject to liability for harm caused plaintiff. |
Torts |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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B204411
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Conservatorship of George H.
Court has no duty to instruct jury in conservatorship proceeding where civil procedural rules apply. |
Conservatorship |
|
Dec. 18, 2008 | |
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H032438
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Hertz Corp. v. WCAB
Finding of permanent total disability is improper where based on employee's inability to read and write English. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Dec. 18, 2008 | |
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B194836
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People v. Martinez
Murder convictions are reversed where homicide is not natural and probable consequence of gang member's verbal challenge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2008 | |
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C056780
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Noelle M., a Minor
Minor who sells methadone pills at homecoming game may be sentenced to consecutive terms for each of five sales. |
Juveniles |
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Dec. 18, 2008 | |
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A115717
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People v. Felix
Defendant's SVP status at time of trial does not require proof of recent overt act while offender was in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2008 | |
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B204797
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Compulink Management Center Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Parties are required to arbitrate dispute involving attorney fees owed to insured for defense by independent counsel. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 18, 2008 |