| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S147030
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Welcher v. W.C.A.B. (Hat Creek Construction)
Order |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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S149195
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In re W. (K.)
Order |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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S148983
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Harnett v. State Bar
Order |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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S038499
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People v. Bell
Trial court's decision to strike, upon prosecutor's request, question and answer on cross-examination of defense exert was harmless error in death penalty case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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S149127
|
Magdaleno (Ramon J.) on H.C.
Order |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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S132772
|
Grisham v. Philip Morris U.S.A. Inc.
Unfair competition claim against Philip Morris U.S.A. Inc. is barred where plaintiff admits knowledge of cigarette addiction long before filing of complaint. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
|
C049291
|
People v. Bellacosa
Offender's convictions in Nevada for conduct occurring in Nevada did not preclude his prosecution in California for conduct committed in California. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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D046453
|
Ambriz v. Kelegian
Summary judgment in favor of respondents was improper where rape victim raised triable issue of fact about whether apartment's actions caused her injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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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 |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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05-1630
|
Gonzales, Att'y Gen. v. Penuliar
Order |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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06-6565
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Regalado-Flores v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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06-400
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Smith v. Nicholson, Sec. of Virginia
Order |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | ||
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03-72277
|
Valeriano v. Gonzales
INS' belated response to petitioner's request to file motion to reopen jointly does not entitle petitioner to equitable tolling of filing deadline. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B188220
|
California Commerce Casino Inc. v. Schwarzenegger
Action was time-barred where plaintiffs failed to challenge constitutionality of bill ratifying gaming compacts among state and Indian tribes within 60 days. |
Government |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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G034582
|
Marriage of Ackerman
Court may apply its 'commonsense view' to expert's goodwill valuation methodology to determine valuation of self-employed spouse's sole proprietorship. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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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 |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B181180
|
Stone v. Center Trust Retail Properties Inc.
Entry of judgment of possession in unlawful detainer action gives rise to landlord's duty to inspect property and conduct periodic inspections thereafter. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B193835
|
Pugliese v. Superior Court (Pugliese)
Victim may recover damages for all acts of domestic violence during her marriage if she establishes continuous abuse and timely files suit. |
Torts |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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06-70430
|
Northwest Environmental Defense Center v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration's decision to transfer functions of Fish Passage Center to other entities is deemed arbitrary and capricious. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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D047285
|
Manderville v. PCG&S Group Inc.
Buyer's claim for intentional misrepresentation is not precluded by exculpatory clauses in purchase agreement nor by buyer's failure to investigate. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
|
G035607
|
Kemp Bros. Construction Inc. v. Titan Electric Corp.
Right to attach order is improperly granted where defendant is not precluded from litigating alleged breach of contract issue. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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C050766
|
Gilbert v. Sykes
Where plastic surgeon was limited purpose public figure, statements alleging his procedures resulted in disfigurement were entitled to constitutional protection. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B194004
|
First American Title Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Sjobring)
Plaintiff purporting to bring action on behalf of class he was never member of may not obtain precertification discovery to find new class representative. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B189736
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Temple City Redevelopment Agency v. Bayside Drive Limited Partnership
Defendant may recover litigation expenses where condemnation action was dismissed, even though it sold property in question. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B189249
|
Capital Research and Management Co. v. Brown
Savings clause of National Securities Markets Improvement Act permits state attorney general's enforcement action against security's investment advisor and wholesale broker-dealer. |
Securities |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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G036235
|
LaLiberte v. Pacific Mercantile Bank
Rescission under Truth In Lending Act is available as personal remedy because it is not suitable for class action treatment. |
Banking |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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D048962
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Williams v. Superior Court (Mayes)
Father's rights are not violated where court properly appoints maternal grandmother as guardian ad litem for his daughters. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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B185996
|
Knapp v. Palisades Charter High School
Plaintiff failed to show existence of triable issue of fact that she was excused from filing claim with school district or charter school. |
Government |
|
Feb. 16, 2007 | |
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03-55780
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Grisham v. Philip Morris U.S.A.
Order |
|
Feb. 15, 2007 | ||
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S148643
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Melendez v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Feb. 15, 2007 |