| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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04-1528
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Randall v. Sorrell
Order |
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Apr. 6, 2006 | ||
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05-5224
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Davis v. Washington
Order |
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Apr. 6, 2006 | ||
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B181422
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People v. Vasquez
Defendant's conviction of assault with intent to commit rape is not lesser included offense of attempted forcible rape. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 6, 2006 | |
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05-535
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Higgins v. Tyson Foods, Inc.
Order |
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Apr. 6, 2006 | ||
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05-533
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Padilla v. C.T. Hanft
Order |
|
Apr. 5, 2006 | ||
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04-10169
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U.S. v. Nobriga
Order |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | ||
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03-15141
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Olson v. United States
Order |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | ||
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04-35526
|
Hamilton v. Washington State Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry Pension Plan
Purported assignment of pension rights to children of deceased did not meet strict requirements of Qualified Domestic Relations Order under ERISA. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | |
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04-50608
|
U.S. v. Weaver
Search of suspect's car occurring 10 to 15 minutes after arrest was still contemporaneous and valid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | |
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02-35795
|
Hanson v. Mahoney
Federal magistrate judges may issue certificates of appealability if authorized by consent of parties to adjudicate entire case. |
Judges |
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Apr. 5, 2006 | |
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03-55548
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Hawthorne Savings F.S.B. v. Reliance Insurance Co. of Illinois
District court's refusal to abstain in case involving state law contract dispute was not abuse of discretion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 2006 | |
|
A109209
|
California Highway Patrol v. Superior Court (Allende)
CHP is entitled to reimbursement for DUI-related emergency response costs that include investigation and enforcement of DUI laws. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 4, 2006 | |
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04-928
|
Oregon v. Guzek
State may limit innocence-related evidence that capital defendant can introduce at sentencing to evidence introduced at original trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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04-848
|
Dolan v. U.S. Postal Service
Dismissal of suit is not proper where plaintiff sustained injuries because postal employees negligently left mail on her porch. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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04-944
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Arbaugh v. Y & H Corp.
Employee-numerosity requirement applicable to Title VII claim did not circumscribe federal court subject-matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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04-593
|
Domino's Pizza Inc. v. McDonald
Claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 must be based upon existing or proposed contract under which plaintiff has contractual rights. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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05-1086
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Tippett v. Irwin Mortgage Co. (In re Tippett)
Fraudulent transfer of real property to bona fide purchaser, where debtors hold record title, is not void simply because it is unauthorized. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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B174674
|
Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu (Trancas-PCH LLC)
Settlement agreement between city and developer is invalid because it impermissibly attempted to abolish city's zoning authority. |
Government |
|
Mar. 31, 2006 | |
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S138666
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Corder v. Corder
Order |
|
Mar. 29, 2006 | ||
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E037314
|
Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Worker's compensation benefits are denied because employee's injuries after business trip ended were not suffered in course of his employment. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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F047246
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E & J Gallo Winery v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee who sustained multiple disabling injuries is entitled to compensation for total disability above any percentage previously awarded. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
|
S117590
|
Barratt American Inc. v. City of Rancho Cucamonga
Plaintiff can seek to invalidate building permit and plan review fees because city's resolution modified existing fee. |
Government |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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H026757
|
Ajaxo Inc. v. E*Trade Group Inc.
Trial court erred in granting defendants' motion for nonsuit on damages for defendants' misappropriation of plaintiff's trade secrets. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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F045535
|
County of Fresno v. Sanchez
Default paternity judgment is upheld, however, appellant may seek relief under new paternity law. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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A107763
|
Greystone Homes Inc. v. Cake
Dept. of Industrial Relations' conclusion that housing development project was 'public work' was not within meaning of Prevailing Wage Law. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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A109805
|
In re Automobile Antitrust Cases
Personal jurisdiction over foreign vehicle manufacturers was properly denied for lack of evidence connecting manufacturers to alleged conspiracy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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B175822
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Amwest Surety Insurance Co. v. Patriot Homes Inc.
Trial court erred in entering judgment for defendants in contracts cause of action because indemnity agreement covered appeal bonds which were breached. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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B176757
|
Lee v. Fick
Parents sued by coach for libel, slander and interference with prospective economic advantage are entitled to grant of anti-SLAPP motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2006 | |
|
F040188
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Johnson v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages award of $10 million against car manufacturer was constitutionally excessive. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
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B179662
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Anderson, McPharlin & Connors v. Yee
Rules prohibiting fee-splitting do not apply where partner agreed he would pay law firm if he took clients upon leaving. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 2006 |