| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A114941
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Citizens for a Megaplex-Free Alameda v. City of Alameda (Alameda Entertainment Associates LP)
Where city planned to rehabilitate historic theater, there is no new information that would require environmental impact report. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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B192944
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Indyway Investment v. Cooper
Notice of appeal filed by non-attorney trustee is valid where trust obtains legal representation within reasonable time. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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E038381
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Brian G., a Minor
Extension of juvenile's commitment under Extended Detention Act is not unconstitutional if supported by substantial evidence. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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B186670
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Forrest v. State of California Dept. of Corporations
Court may dismiss vexatious litigant's meritorious claim during pendency of litigation if she is subject to pre-filing order and unrepresented. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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G036312
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InfiNet Marketing Services Inc. v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Insurance broker, who introduced client companies to employee leasing company, is not a third-party beneficiary of insurance contract. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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G037094
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People v. Perrusquia
Fact that officer's suspicions of criminal activity proved true cannot be used to retroactively justify defendant's detention. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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H030212
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Roush v. Seagate Technology, LLC
Court denies disqualification of counsel where counsel given information from former coworker about plaintiff's case in unrelated suit. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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G036522
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Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Under doctrine of implied findings, reviewing court must infer that trial court impliedly made every factual finding necessary to support its decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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B195593
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Bravo v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiff's peremptory challenge to judge is timely where second action against county is not continuation of earlier case. |
Judges |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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H030054
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City of Watsonville v. Corrigan
City is not required to tender defense before seeking reimbursement from developers pursuant to indemnity agreement. |
Contracts |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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H029631
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City of Monte Sereno v. Padgett
City municipal code is not proper basis for attorney fees in public nuisance action by city against property owners. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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05-35209
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Gambini v. Total Renal Care Inc.
Jury may properly find violation of Washington discrimination law if it determines employer's adverse employment decision was motivated, even in part, by employee's disability. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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D048181
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Seastrom v. Neways Inc.
Court denies class certification where representatives are not typical and would not adequately represent class due to conflicts of interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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B194568
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Charlisse C., a Minor
Child's attorney is not disqualified from successive representation where mother fails to show shared information. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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C051707
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People v. The Broderick Boys
Default judgment enjoining street gang is void for lack of notice if gang is not 'unincorporated association' and only one member is served. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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G036522
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Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Under doctrine of implied findings, reviewing court must infer that trial court impliedly made every factual finding necessary to support its decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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05-50768
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U.S. v. Castillo-Basa
If issue of defendant's veracity was decided at prior trial for different offense, later prosecution for perjury is barred by double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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G035677
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Levy v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
There is no minimum standard for determining required repairs for restoring insured vehicle to pre-accident condition. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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G037374
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Helen W., A Minor
Mother's parental rights are properly terminated where finding of adoptability is supported by substantial evidence. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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04-17295
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Bates v. United Parcel Service
Order |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | ||
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C052400
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People v. Schnabel
Court in child molestation case properly admits into evidence defendant's prior sex offenses and instructs jury on their use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 24, 2007 | |
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B192627
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Morrow v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Published statements criticizing principal's handling of student brawls is protected speech under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | |
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D048211
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Poway Royal Mobilehome Owners Association v. City of Poway
Sale of mobilehome park financed by city's issuance of tax-exempt bond financing must satisfy requirements of Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | |
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B187206
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Heiman v. WCAB (Aguilera)
Homeowners association and property manager are both liable for workers' compensation when employee of unlicensed contractor is injured first day on job. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | |
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B187706
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Jordan v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Prior litigation finding insurer's policy interpretation 'reasonable' does not justify summary disposition of insured's bad faith claim. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | |
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05-730
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Herring v. Richmond Medical Center, et.al.
Order |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | ||
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05-766
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APCC Services, Inc. v. Sprint Commun. Co., L.P., et al.
Order |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | ||
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05-1124
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Nixon v. Reproductive Health, et. al.
Order |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | ||
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06-9516
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Her v. California
Order |
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Apr. 23, 2007 | ||
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06-9559
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Escamilla v. California
Order |
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Apr. 23, 2007 |