| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S113295
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Powerine Oil v. Superior Court (Central National Insurance)
Order |
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Oct. 27, 2005 | ||
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G032276
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Quest International Inc. v. Icode Corp.
Appeal from order granting motion to dismiss for inconvenient forum is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 27, 2005 | |
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A094946
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In re Black
Fifteen-percent limit on worktime credits for violent felony sentence does not apply to term imposed for nonviolent offense in separate case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 26, 2005 | |
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E035174
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People v. Wahlert
Admission of pretext call statements made against defendant was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106079
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Marriage of Meagher and Maleki
Wife whose husband misrepresented financial status prior to marriage is not entitled to annulment. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106116
|
People v. $25,000 U.S. Currency
Court can order money seized in drug raid transferred to federal authorities even though state limitations period had passed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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G031916
|
People v. Vasco
Trial court did not err in applying newsperson's shield law to restrict defendant's cross-examination of reporter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A105832
|
Conley v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Employer may deduct vacation time for exempt employee's partial-day absence. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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E035533
|
People v. Stark
Potential buyer of property in receivership was not entitled to match highest bid at auction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B174131
|
Bell v. Blue Cross of California
Non-participating emergency physician can bring individual suit against health care insurer for reimbursement for services. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S112505
|
In re Roberts
Prisoner challenging denial of parole should file habeas petition in superior court where he was convicted and sentenced. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S133786
|
San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board v. RV Communities
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | ||
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S133938
|
Thornton v. Career Training Center
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | ||
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B177040
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Maria Calderon v. Glick
Claims against psychotherapists for failing to warn victims of deranged gunman are precluded by state law. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
D045602
|
Claudia S., a Minor
Absence of family and attorney at critical hearings made dependency proceedings fundamentally unfair. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B179266
|
Becerrada v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.)
Custodian of records may disclose to police records it already disclosed to defendant without separate Pitchess motion by prosecutor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106781
|
Bartholomew D., a Minor
BB gun is dangerous weapon under Penal Code because it is reasonably perceived as capable of inflicting serious injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S125822
|
Josiah H., a Minor
Appellate court may rule on motion to dismiss dependency case made by child's appellate counsel on basis of child's best interests. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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G033867
|
CalFarm Insurance Co. v. Krusiewicz
Insurer is not liable for bad faith breach of policy when its denial of coverage was objectively reasonable. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
G034014
|
Concerned Citizens of La Habra v. City of La Habra (Costco Wholesale Corp.)
Plaintiff who temporarily blocked approval of proposed Costco store is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
C048298
|
Rio Linda Union School District v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
New apportionment law applies to case submitted before effective date when award was issued after effective date. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B178548
|
April C., a Minor
Principles of criminal defendant's right to confrontation do not apply in juvenile dependency proceedings. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B176881
|
Arredondo v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiff's negligence lawsuit against medical center is barred by three-year statute of limitations. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
S124003
|
People v. Garcia
Jury cannot revisit crime scene after deliberations have begun unless defendant and counsel are present. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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C046096
|
People v. Ruiloba
Trial of alleged child molester need not be bifurcated on substantive issues and statute of limitations issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B175179
|
People's Choice Wireless Inc. v. Verizon Wireless
Cell phone network did not participate in unfair competition when it imposed 'hold-back' period on independent dealers. |
Antitrust |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106256
|
People v. Middleton
Police officers' awareness that motel resident was parolee justified warrantless search of room. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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G032270
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Salisbury v. County of Orange
Criminal defendant who sues his attorney for malpractice is entitled to have issue of his innocence determined by jury. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S116223
|
Fitch v. Select Products Co.
Department of Health Services may not assert lien in wrongful death action for Medi-Cal costs for decedent's treatment. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S124179
|
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 |