| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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03-35724
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Paolini v. Albertson's, Inc.
Order |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | ||
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C047068
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McKinley v. XL Specialty Insurance Co.
Insurer did not act in bad faith by bringing unsuccessful subrogation action against renter of plane. |
Insurance |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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B177397
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Marriage of Freeman
Husband's request for sanctions against wife in dissolution proceeding was untimely. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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S125912
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Elisa B. v. Superior Court (Emily B.)
Woman who agreed to raise children born to lesbian partner must provide support. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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S125643
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K.M. v. E.G.
Woman who provides ova to lesbian partner to bear children is considered children's parent. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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A106592
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Citizens to Enforce CEQA v. City of Rohnert Park (SC Sonoma Development LLC)
Memorandum of Understanding between Indian tribe and city for casino development does not trigger environmental review. |
Environmental Law |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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S126945
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Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Pregnant woman who seeks court judgment that her lesbian partner is parent of child cannot later seek to invalidate judgment. |
Family Law |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
|
H027720
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Alex N., a Minor
Juvenile court failed to exercise its discretion regarding aggregation of previously sustained petitions and setting maximum term of confinement. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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B180103
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Marriage of Calcaterra and Badakhsh
Support obligation of father who committed perjury at dissolution proceeding was properly increased. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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B177126
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Alexis H., a Minor
Notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act do not apply to proceedings contemplating only family reunification services. |
Native American Affairs |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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C044535
|
Singh v. Lipworth
Vexatious litigant statute itself authorizes award of attorney fees against unsuccessful vexatious litigant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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D046032
|
Amy A., a Minor
Voluntary surrender of parental role and inaction on custody order justify termination of father's parental rights due to abandonment. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
|
B161508
|
Godinez v. Schwarzenegger
Court may award private attorney general fees for meritorious suit that was catalyst for defendant's changed behavior. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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A106449
|
Knight v. Hayward Unified School District
School district employee who was denied health coverage for in vitro fertilization failed to establish disability discrimination claim. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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A108553
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West Coast Life Insurance Co. v. Ward
Insurer properly rescinded life insurance policy due to inaccuracies in application. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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G033470
|
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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B181003
|
Marina S., a Minor
Substantial evidence that child was likely to be adopted supports court's decision to terminate parental rights. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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B175067
|
Title Trust Deed Service Co. v. Pearson
Declared homestead recorded before judgment lien attached becomes part of formula for determining amount of judgment lien. |
Real Property |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
|
H026821
|
Berg & Berg Enterprises LLC v. Sherwood Partners Inc.
Creditor failed to establish conspiracy claim against attorney of other creditor. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
|
A105231
|
250 L.L.C v. Photopoint Corp.
Failure to return security deposit from breached lease prevents landlord from offsetting that amount against future damages. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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H026888
|
City of King City v. Community Bank of Central California
Court committed prejudicial error in precluding bank from conducting discovery in lawsuit initiated by city. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
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S135935
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Irvin on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | ||
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G031282
|
Sole Energy Co. v. Hodges
Entry of $27 million default judgment as sanction for discovery abuses violated due process. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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B159733
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Mileikowsky v. Tenet Healthsystem
Terminating sanctions for repeated failure to provide discovery was proper. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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G031877
|
Sole Energy Co. v. Petrominerals Corp.
Putative shareholders may not recover lost profits resulting from injury to corporation. |
Corporations |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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B171814
|
Arambula v. Union Carbide Corp.
Defendant did not waive time limit by appearing at hearing and contesting merits of plaintiff's motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
|
B172056
|
California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (American Motorists Insurance Co.)
Insurance guarantee association is not required to reimburse insurer for benefits paid to injured party. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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D043702
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Snow v. Woodford
Prison policy prohibiting inmates from possessing sexually explicit materials is constitutional. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
|
F044381
|
People v. Urbano
Trial court's imposition of additional fines without jury findings did not violate sentencing laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
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B169749
|
People v. Chan
Defendant who made two digit error in reporting his address is guilty of failing to register as a sex offender. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 10, 2005 |
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