| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S114097
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Mackey v. Department of Corrections
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S114375
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People v. Braxton
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S113799
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Elsner v. Uveges (State Compensation Ins. Fund)
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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H027693
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Vargas v. City of Salinas
City of Salinas prevails under anti-SLAPP statute because plaintiffs failed to show city's statements constitute impermissible campaign propaganda. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
|
G030681
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MW Erectors Inc. v. Niederhauser Ornamental and Metal Works Co. Inc.
Contractor may seek compensation for any act if duly licensed during performance of that act. |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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A102790
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Grafton Partners LP v. Superior Court (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)
Parties' contract authorizing contractual predispute jury waiver is unenforceable for lack of statutory support. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S058092
|
People v. Harris
Trial court properly excluded defendant's mitigation evidence aimed at rebutting prosecution's penalty phase evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S114184
|
People v. Williams
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S117370
|
People v. Randle
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S117287
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Delgado v. Tax Bar
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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D040278
|
Morris v. De La Torre
Restaurant owner may be liable for employees who failed to summon help for customer who was assaulted in parking lot. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B149092
|
Coalition of Concerned Communities Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (Catellus Residential Group)
Housing development was not subject to statute requiring affordable housing within coastal zone. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S117726
|
Cummins Inc. v. Superior Court (Cox)
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S117568
|
People v. Carson
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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02-56038
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State of California v. Altus Finance S.A.
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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A100258
|
American Financial Services Assn. v. City of Oakland
City ordinance regulating sub-prime home loans is not pre-empted by state law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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D037485
|
People v. Athar
Money laundering conspirator's sentence is upheld. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S117735
|
Boghos v. Lloyds of London
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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B167458
|
HLC Properties Limited v. Superior Court (MCA Records Inc.)
Entity that is legal successor of deceased individual's ongoing business organization is holder of attorney-client privilege that belonged to business organization. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B156438
|
Honeywell, Formerly known as Allied Signal Aerospace Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Wagner)
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board improperly substituted 'reasonably certain' standard when assessing employer's duty under Labor Code Section 5401. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B156216
|
Powerine Oil Co. Inc. v. Superior Court (Central National Insurance Co.)
Coverage provisions in umbrella policies encompass costs incurred in complying with administrative agencies' cleanup and abatement orders. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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C038753
|
Marine Forests Society v. California Coastal Commission
Unfettered appointment structure of California Coastal Commission makes it 'legislative agency,' in violation of separation of powers doctrine. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B161305
|
Discover Bank v. Superior Court (Boehr)
Provision in credit card agreement prohibiting class-wide arbitration is enforceable. |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S111309
|
People v. Betts
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S111029
|
In re Dannenberg on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S111985
|
People v. Perez
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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B150963
|
Robinson Helicopter Co. Inc. v. Dana Corp.
Economic loss rule precludes award of punitive damages where there is no bodily injury or property damage. |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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C040262
|
Mackey v. Dept. of Corrections
Favoritism due to consensual romantic relationship does not give rise to sex discrimination claim under Fair Employment and Housing Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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S112386
|
Wasatch Property Management v. Degrate
Order |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | ||
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S101836
|
Marriage of Harris
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2006 |