| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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04-15788
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Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Veneman
Order |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | ||
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02-17048
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Ford Motor Co. v. Todecheene
Order |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | ||
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S124188
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Atwater Elementary School District v. California Dept. of General Services (Truitt)
Where teacher is accused of sexual abuse, Education Code's four-year time limitation on evidence is not absolute. |
Education |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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S142947
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Zengen Inc. v. Comerica Bank
California's Uniform Commercial Code displaces other common law causes of action in case where company CFO embezzled and disappeared with $4.6 million. |
Business Law |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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06-1322
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Federal Express Corp. v. Holowecki
Order |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | ||
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06-1298
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Blaine v. Pierce
Order |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | ||
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06-10364
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Crane v. Poteat
Order |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | ||
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05-1074
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Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Inc.
Individual's sexual discrimination lawsuit is untimely where alleged unlawful employment practices occurred more than 180 days from filing EEOC charge. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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05-56261
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield v. Unity Outpatient Surgery Center Inc.
District court fails to provide reasoning in granting stay to defendants allegedly involved in fraudulent billing of medical insurance for unnecessary medical services. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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06-15086
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Aholelei v. Dept. of Public Safety, State of Hawaii
Hawaii state officials are entitled to sovereign immunity in suit alleging inmates beat fellow prisoner. |
Torts |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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04-70765
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Landin-Zavala v. Gonzales
Application for cancellation of removal is properly denied where continuous physical presence does not accrue after formal exclusion order. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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04-71335
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Kharana v. Gonzales
Lawful U.S. permanent resident's offense of fraudulently appropriating more than $10,000, qualifies as aggravated felony under INA. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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03-55015
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The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems Inc. (Elahi)
Iran's $2.8 million judgment in contract dispute is 'blocked asset' that can be attached for brother's assassination under Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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C052912
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People v. Richardson
Sending sexually explicit messages to minor, urging her to engage in sexual activity, is 'harmful matter' as a matter of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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G036562
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People v. Duff
Penal Code Section 2933.2 clearly prohibits accrual of conduct credit when convicted of murder, even if that murder sentence is stayed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A114787
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Estate of Yool
Probate court properly supports imposition of resulting trust in favor of sister in dispute with siblings over real property their deceased mother held legal title to. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B191456
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Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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G036228
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Quartz of Southern California Inc. v. Mullen Bros. Inc.
Finance company must pay auto auction for money owed by used auto dealer. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B191247
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Carr v. Kamins
Judgment quieting title to property by adverse possession is vacated where owner's daughter lived on property but never received service by publication. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A114815
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City and County of San Francisco v. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39
Courts do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate collective bargaining disputes between California and its employees where administrative remedies have not been exhausted. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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05-15540
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Weilburg v. Shapiro
Dismissal order is remanded in 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 suit whereby plaintiff alleges violations of extradition law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B182525
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Fergus v. Songer
Award of attorney fees reinstated where jury's verdict is deemed not 'against law.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B189667
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People v. Tena
Trial court properly denies requests for self-representation, in case where defendant is charged with corporal injury to his child's mother. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A112569
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Kalway v. City of Berkeley
Court refuses to allow landowner to deed parcel to his wife in effort to circumvent societal benefits of Subdivision Map Act. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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G037223
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Sabbah v. Sabbah
Trial court properly rules Family Code section 3044 is inapplicable in case of father accused of domestic violence. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A114166
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People v. Mendez
Trial court errs in awarding additional 534 days' credit to sentence for time spent at mental institution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A115635
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Sarabi v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Additional disability benefits awarded to worker who timely files petition to reopen case for worsening condition within five years of injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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03-55015
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The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems Inc. (Elahi)
Iran's $2.8 million judgment in contract dispute is 'blocked asset' that can be attached for brother's assassination under Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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C052912
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People v. Richardson
Sending sexually explicit messages to minor, urging her to engage in sexual activity, is 'harmful matter' as a matter of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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A114815
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City and County of San Francisco v. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39
Courts do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate collective bargaining disputes between California and its employees where administrative remedies have not been exhausted. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 1, 2007 |