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Sterling v. Taylor
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
Vineyard Area Citizens for Responsible Growth Inc. v. City of Rancho Cordova
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
Roby v. McKesson
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
State of California v. Underwriters at Lloyds London
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
People v. Dessinger
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
People v. Hernandez
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
People v. Niece
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
People v. Pineda
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
People v. Krohn
Despite consent to search, drugs found on suspect illegally detained for 'public' drinking in gated courtyard must be suppressed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 2007
Saunders v. Sankary
Order
Apr. 18, 2007
Knight v. Ferguson
Defendants' presence at meetings between plaintiff and her former attorney, who now represents defendants, does not sufficiently attenuate attorney's conflict of interest.
Attorneys Apr. 18, 2007
Machado v. Superior Court (Ahterton)
Attorney is properly disqualified where under issue preclusion, prior disqualification order was final and on merits.
Attorneys Apr. 17, 2007
Van Horn v. Watson
Summary judgment is not appropriate where disputed facts exist as to friend's negligence and whether emergency 'rescue' increased passenger's risk of harm.
Civil Procedure Apr. 17, 2007
Garlock Sealing Technologies v. NAK Sealing Technologies Corp.
Breach of implied warranty of merchantability is proper where abrasiveness of oil seal products was not defect that should have been discovered.
Contracts Apr. 17, 2007
County of Amador v. City of Plymouth
Municipal Services Agreement between City and Indian tribe, in developing gaming facility, is invalid for noncompliance with California Environmental Quality Act.
Native American Affairs Apr. 17, 2007
Wright v. Issak
Unlicensed contractor denied workers' compensation insurance for underreported payroll may not sue for unpaid work.
Contracts Apr. 17, 2007
Conservatorship of Tian L.
Where court found individual to be gravely disabled, re-establishment of conservatorship is proper.
Conservatorship Apr. 17, 2007
On-Line Power Inc. v. Mazur
Under Labor Code, salaried executive employee may recover attorney fees incurred in cause of action for nonpayment of wages.
Employment Law Apr. 17, 2007
People v. Towers
Absent factual evidence of conduct, oral copulation by 'threatening retaliation' is not prior serious felony conviction that qualifies as strike.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 17, 2007
McKinnon v. Otis Elevator Co.
Where employer failed to properly notify employee of subrogation lawsuit involving alleged third-party tortfeasor, employee is not barred from filing her own action.
Labor Law Apr. 17, 2007
Murphy v. Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.
Trial court erred by addressing new claims not previously raised before Labor Commissioner.
Labor Law Apr. 16, 2007
Fireside Bank v. Superior Court (Gonzalez)
Court may grant motion for judgment on pleadings brought by cross-complainant before giving notice to members of incipient class.
Civil Procedure Apr. 16, 2007
Sandoval-Vallejo v. United States
Order
Apr. 16, 2007
Watson v. Philip Morris Co. Inc.
Order
Apr. 16, 2007
United States v. Atlantic Research Corp.
Order
Apr. 16, 2007
L&B Real Estate v. Los Angeles County Housing Authority
Low income housing development belongs to Housing Authority, not real estate company, after tax deed is invalidated.
Real Property Apr. 16, 2007
Benach v. County of Los Angeles
Officer's transfer in order to preserve harmonious working environment is not 'punitive,' and does not violate Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights.
Government Apr. 16, 2007
Fireside Bank v. Superior Court (Gonzalez)
Courts generally must determine whether class certification is proper before issuing ruling on substantive merits of claim.
Civil Procedure Apr. 16, 2007
Murphy v. Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.
One additional hour of pay to cover denied meal or rest period is deemed premium wage subject to three-year limitations period.
Labor Law Apr. 16, 2007
People v. Cantor
Court erroneously denies motion to suppress cocaine found in trunk of car where search exceeded scope of consent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2007