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McMeans v. Scripps Health
Recovery under California's Hospital Liens Act was improper where patients' insurers satisfied payment for medical treatment.
Insurance Dec. 7, 2006
People v. Cage
Neither assault victim's statement to doctor nor statement to police officer engaged in informal fact gathering was testimonial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
People v. Chacon
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
In Re O. (Jesus)
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
Conservatorship of C. (Ben)
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
K.M. v. E.G.
Under 'intention' test, woman who donated eggs to lesbian partner does not qualify as parent.
Family Law Dec. 7, 2006
People v. Martinez
Dept. of Toxic Substances Control qualifies as victim entitled to restitution for cleanup costs.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Ross v. Ragingwire
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
Oregon Natural Resources Council v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Claim challenging EA issued for completed logging project is not moot because under NEPA, EA must address post-logging concerns.
Environmental Law Dec. 7, 2006
United States v. State of Oregon
Reservation was not precluded by res judicata from asserting tribe's claim to fishing rights based on 1894 agreement.
Native American Affairs Dec. 7, 2006
United States v. Tuff
Where taxable transfers occurred, summary judgment is properly granted for United States in its action to recover money refunded by IRS.
Taxation Dec. 7, 2006
Nagrampa v. MailCoups Inc.
In dispute regarding arbitration provision in franchise agreement, district court failed to properly apply California law regarding unconscionability.
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Family Inc. v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Substantial evidence supported finding that alien was not engaged primarily in managerial duties, thus petition for reclassification of status was properly denied.
Immigration Dec. 7, 2006
Lopez v. Gonzales
Order of removal is not proper where drug possession is not felony under Controlled Substances Act.
Immigration Dec. 7, 2006
Barnett v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant's request for original notes taken by 22 out-of-state officers who conducted interviews of testifying witnesses was erroneously denied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Faughn v. Perez
Disqualification motion that requires inferences be drawn about facts within party's control, that can be disclosed without compromising confidential information, should be denied.
Attorneys Dec. 7, 2006
Toledo-Flores v. United States
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
In re Weider
Prisoner is unsuitable for parole if viciousness of his crime indicates that his release would pose unreasonable risk to public safety.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Doe v. Kamehameha Schools
Private Hawaiian school that receives no federal funds does not violate 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 by preferring Native Hawaiians in its admission policy.
Education Dec. 7, 2006
Serrano v. Gonzales
In removal case, petitioner fails to assert valid due process ineffective assistance of counsel claim.
Immigration Dec. 7, 2006
Valencia-Alvarez v. Gonzales
Application of law which stops accrual of continuous presence in United States when offense is committed does not have impermissible retroactive effect.
Immigration Dec. 7, 2006
Williams v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
If amended complaint changes grounds for federal jurisdiction, but jurisdiction exists, party who properly removed case need not file second removal notice.
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Opinion of Lockyer
City may execute subdivision improvement and reimbursement agreements with landowner, who is also council member's employer, under certain circumstances.
Government Dec. 7, 2006
Wagner Farms Inc. v. Modesto Irrigation District
Party to litigation could not be charged with costs reflecting time spent preparing documents created after disputed project's approval.
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Montes-Harris
Insurer providing liability insurance to rental car customer has no duty to inquire into facially valid driver's license beyond inspection and signature verification.
Insurance Dec. 7, 2006
People v. Lowe
Right to speedy trial is violated when delay in trial denies defendant possibility of receiving concurrent sentences.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 7, 2006
Barrett v. Rosenthal
Defendant who distributed statements regarding plaintiff's criminal conduct on Internet may be liable for defamation.
Torts Dec. 7, 2006
Hicks v. Superior Court (Kaufman & Broad Home Corp.)
Written disclaimers in sales and express warranty documents provided to home owners precluded homeowners' claim for breach of implied warranty.
Contracts Dec. 7, 2006
In re Tobacco II Cases
Order
Dec. 7, 2006
People v. Baez
Order
Dec. 7, 2006