| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
04-16688
|
Dukes v. Wal-Mart Inc.
Class certification is proper in sexual discrimination case brought by female employees of Wal-Mart. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
05-50698
|
U.S. v. Ingham
If defendant admits to leading drug smuggling conspiracy, no explicit finding whether defendant exercised control over co-conspirators is necessary to impose sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
D046394
|
People v. Freeman
Appearance of judicial bias that could undermine public's confidence in impartial judiciary raises due process concerns. |
Judges |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
F047706
|
North Kern Water Storage District v. Kern Delta Water District
In water rights case, court erroneously holds that release water cannot be basis for measurement of actual entitlement. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
B192395
|
Ramos v. Superior Court (People)
Good cause attributed from one jointly charged codefendant to another does not permit continuing preliminary hearing for both defendants beyond 60 days. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
C050171
|
Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Dept. of Health Services (Ramsell Corp.)
AIDS Drug Assistance Program formulary is regulation subject to Administrative Procedures Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
A104955
|
Muzzy Ranch v. Solano County Airport Land Use Commission
Adoption of an airport land use compatibility plan is a project requiring CEQA review. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
S137583
|
In re S. (Joshua)
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | ||
|
S144515
|
In re Lemanuel C.
Opinion |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | ||
|
A112003
|
Brodie v. WCAB
Formula C is proper method to apportion employer responsibility between prior and current permanently disabling injuries. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
B184034
|
County of Los Angeles v. California State Water Resources Control Board
Permit issued by California Regional Water Quality Control Board is subject to California Environmental Quality Act review. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | |
|
S147980
|
People v. Brookfield
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | ||
|
S148112
|
People v. Berry
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2007 | ||
|
S148667
|
Hurd v. Superior Court (Los Angeles Police Dept.)
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | ||
|
E039738
|
People v. Vargas
Commission of robbery while awaiting delayed sentencing hearing is violation of 'Cruz' waiver punishable by maximum term sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
S137238
|
Alan v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Single, self-sufficient document, either entitled 'Notice of Entry' or file-stamped minute order is required to trigger 60-day appeal period. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
B187743
|
Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Where single event causes both property damage and personal injury, there is only one 'occurrence' for purposes of determining policy benefits. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
S140336
|
Robles on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | ||
|
S149462
|
Crown Professional v. State Fram Fire and Casualty Company
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | ||
|
S123980
|
Sheena K., a Minor
Constitutional challenge to probation condition that presents pure question of law may be properly raised for first time on appeal. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
D046617
|
Ohton v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
Complainant must petition for writ review of administrative proceeding to establish his complaint was not 'satisfactorily addressed' as condition precedent to filing suit. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
G036049
|
People v. Chaney
Objection based on defendant's inability to cross-examine out-of-court witness at trial does not preserve claim for violation of Confrontation Clause on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
04-10257
|
U.S. v. Ortuno-Higareda
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | ||
|
C051775
|
Duale v. Mercedes-Benz USA
If plaintiff fails to obtain more favorable judgment after rejecting statutory settlement offer, he may not recover post-offer attorney fees under Song-Beverly Act. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
B182088A
|
SC Manufactured Homes Inc. v. Canyon View Estates Inc.
Prevailing parties are properly denied attorney fees where case does not arise out of Mobilehome Residency Law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
G034968
|
California Housing Finance Agency v. Hanover/California Managment and Accounting Center Inc.
Public housing agency prevails in fraud suit against outside counsel who participated in insurance scheme. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
G037194
|
Vasquez de Mercado v. Superior Court (McClung)
Fraud claim against veterinarian, seeking punitive damages for economic injury suffered by animal's owner, is not covered by Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
E039093
|
People v. Scott
Father convicted of incestuous conduct with adult daughter cannot assert due process rights where statute serves legitimate state interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
C051294
|
California Association for Health Services at Home v. Dept. of Health Services
Home health care providers succeed on writ to compel Dept. of Health Services to conduct annual review of Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 | |
|
S148244
|
Williams (Curtis J.) on H.C.
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 2007 |