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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
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
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
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
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
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 Apr. 3, 2006
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
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
Corder v. Corder
Order
Mar. 29, 2006
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
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 Mar. 29, 2006
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 Mar. 29, 2006
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
County of Fresno v. Sanchez
Default paternity judgment is upheld, however, appellant may seek relief under new paternity law.
Family Law Mar. 29, 2006
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
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 Mar. 29, 2006
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 Mar. 29, 2006
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
Johnson v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages award of $10 million against car manufacturer was constitutionally excessive.
Contracts Mar. 29, 2006
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 Mar. 29, 2006
People v. Murphy
Possession of cocaine base for sale is not necessarily included offense of crime of selling cocaine base.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
In re Fuentes
Nature of offender's crime coupled with his prior criminality supported prison board's denial of parole.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Armenta v. Osmose Inc.
Waiting time penalties imposed on employer should have been calculated using minimum wage claimed by employees.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 2006
In re Shaputis
Decision that inmate is unsuitable for parole is not proper where evidence does not support inmate currently poses unreasonable threat to society.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Business to Business Markets Inc. v. Zurich Specialties
Surplus lines insurance broker owed duty of care to third party in professional negligence action.
Insurance Mar. 29, 2006
The New York Times Co. v. Superior Court (Wall Street Network LTD.)
Party's motion for reconsideration was properly denied for failure to base motion on new or different facts.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Ung v. Koehler
Trial court erred in granting summary adjudication that precluded sale of plaintiff's property under deed of trust.
Real Property Mar. 29, 2006
Progressive West Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Preciado)
Insurance company's demurrer is proper where insured fails to state causes of action for breach of contract and covenant of good faith.
Contracts Mar. 29, 2006
Butler v. City of Palos Verdes Estates
City's peafowl management program does not violate deed restrictions under which title to parklands and canyons was taken.
Government Mar. 29, 2006
People v. Smith
Despite firing only one shot, defendant's conviction of two counts of attempted murder is upheld.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 2006