| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S121676
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Sterling v. Taylor
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S132972
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Vineyard Area Citizens for Responsible Growth Inc. v. City of Rancho Cordova
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S149752
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Roby v. McKesson
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S149988
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State of California v. Underwriters at Lloyds London
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S151034
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People v. Dessinger
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S150725
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People v. Hernandez
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S150415
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People v. Niece
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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S150516
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People v. Pineda
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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G036762
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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 |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | |
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S150625
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Saunders v. Sankary
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | ||
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B194512
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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 |
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Apr. 18, 2007 | |
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C052442
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Machado v. Superior Court (Ahterton)
Attorney is properly disqualified where under issue preclusion, prior disqualification order was final and on merits. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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B188076
|
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 |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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C050813
|
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 |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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C050066
|
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 | |
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H030399
|
Wright v. Issak
Unlicensed contractor denied workers' compensation insurance for underreported payroll may not sue for unpaid work. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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D049033
|
Conservatorship of Tian L.
Where court found individual to be gravely disabled, re-establishment of conservatorship is proper. |
Conservatorship |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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B189251
|
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 |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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B188368
|
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 |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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C051752
|
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 |
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Apr. 17, 2007 | |
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A107219
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Murphy v. Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.
Trial court erred by addressing new claims not previously raised before Labor Commissioner. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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H027976
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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06-8747
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Sandoval-Vallejo v. United States
Order |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | ||
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05-1284
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Watson v. Philip Morris Co. Inc.
Order |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | ||
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06-562
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United States v. Atlantic Research Corp.
Order |
|
Apr. 16, 2007 | ||
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B189740
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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B189151
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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S139171
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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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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S140308
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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G036838
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2007 |