| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F045816
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TRB Investments Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Building being renovated is not 'under construction' as defined in insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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S133794
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Pioneer Electronics v. S.C. (Olmstead)
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | ||
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B165665
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General Motors Corp. v. Franchise Tax Board
California's dividends-received deduction impermissibly discriminates against interstate commerce. |
Taxation |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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G030956
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Benson v. Kwikset Corp.
False advertising law prohibits distribution of locksets in California with inaccurate country of origin labels. |
Torts |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C043253
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People v. Pokovich
Prosecution can impeach defendant's testimony with statements made to court-appointed competency evaluators. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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S138751
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Schwartz Visa International Service Assn.
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | ||
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05-493
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Ayers v. Belmontes
Jury instructed with California's former catchall factor was not reasonably likely to disregard mitigating evidence presented at penalty phase of capital trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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05-1420
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McDonald v. Checks-N-Advance Inc. (In re Ferrell)
Trustee failed to establish right to damages or attorney fees based on violations of Truth in Lending Act. |
Bankruptcy |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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05-1247
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Dye v. Brown (In re AFI Holding Inc.)
Trustee who is not disinterested due to material conflict of interest may be properly removed for cause. |
Bankruptcy |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C043590
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People v. Garcia
Collateral estoppel bars state from prosecuting person for welfare fraud who has been exonerated in administrative proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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D045218
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Berglund v. Arthroscopic & Laser Surgery Center of San Diego
Where arbitrator has made discovery determination under Code of Civil Procedure, nonparty may seek judicial review of that order in court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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S142892
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North Coast Womens Care Medical Group v. Superior Court (Benitez)
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | ||
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H026450
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People v. Simmons
Defendant's appearance at trial in shackles constituted prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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A096731
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People v. Baker
Court properly limited presentence credits for conviction for non-violent felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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S122921
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People v. Sarik
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | ||
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B165489
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People v. Vaughn
Trial court's imposition of consecutive sentences does not usurp jury's fact-finding powers or defendant's due process rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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A102885
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People v. Davey
Defendant whose single act of indecent exposure is witnessed by two children simultaneously can only be punished for one count. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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H026265
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People v. Jaffe
Possession of cocaine is lesser included offense of armed possession of cocaine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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E034306
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People v. Fernandez
Defendants are guilty of conspiracy and commercial burglary despite being thwarted in attempt to steal computer monitors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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D042896
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People v. Wagener
California's determinate sentencing scheme permits aggravating factors for upper term without being proven to jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C041880
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People v. Dalby
Trial court is not required to have jury decide which of alternative convictions should stand. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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A102251
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People v. Picado
Trial judge can impose upper term without jury finding aggravating factors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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A098073
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McRae v. Dept. of Corrections
African-American physician failed to establish employment bias or retaliation by state prison. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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E036325
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People v. Giordano
Ordering defendant to pay restitution to victim's wife did not violate original plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C047366
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People v. Nelson
Where 26-year delay in prosecuting rape suspect was result of insufficient evidence and limited forensic technology, due process violation did not occur. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C051263
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Welcher v. WCAB
Repeal of Labor Code Section 4750 and enactment of Section 4663 and 4664 did not affect apportionment method of permanent disability benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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B191287
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First Federal Bank of California v. Superior Court (Prestige of Beverly Hills Inc.)
Where re-examination of issue previously in controversy was required, proceeding was considered retrial and party's peremptory challenge should have been allowed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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D044546
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Red Mountain LLC v. Fallbrook Public Utility District
Ambiguous grant from public entity to private party is construed to only pass rights and interests expressly embraced in its terms. |
Real Property |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C051646
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Johnson v. Superior Court (Rosenthal)
In medical malpractice case, doctors' expert declaration was insufficient to establish that they acted within standard of care. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2006 | |
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C052030
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Pettigrew v. WCAB
Prison officer was not injured within course and scope of employment when he stopped to render aid at accident scene. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Nov. 16, 2006 |