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Powerine Oil v. Superior Court (Central National Insurance)
Order
Oct. 27, 2005
Quest International Inc. v. Icode Corp.
Appeal from order granting motion to dismiss for inconvenient forum is untimely.
Civil Procedure Oct. 27, 2005
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 Oct. 26, 2005
People v. Wahlert
Admission of pretext call statements made against defendant was harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
Marriage of Meagher and Maleki
Wife whose husband misrepresented financial status prior to marriage is not entitled to annulment.
Family Law Oct. 25, 2005
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
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
Conley v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Employer may deduct vacation time for exempt employee's partial-day absence.
Employment Law Oct. 25, 2005
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
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
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
San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board v. RV Communities
Order
Oct. 25, 2005
Thornton v. Career Training Center
Order
Oct. 25, 2005
Maria Calderon v. Glick
Claims against psychotherapists for failing to warn victims of deranged gunman are precluded by state law.
Torts Oct. 25, 2005
Claudia S., a Minor
Absence of family and attorney at critical hearings made dependency proceedings fundamentally unfair.
Family Law Oct. 25, 2005
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
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
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
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
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
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
April C., a Minor
Principles of criminal defendant's right to confrontation do not apply in juvenile dependency proceedings.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2005
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
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
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
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
People v. Middleton
Police officers' awareness that motel resident was parolee justified warrantless search of room.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 25, 2005
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 Oct. 25, 2005
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
Koebke v. Bernardo Heights Country Club
Marital status discrimination claims are recognized by Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Civil Rights Oct. 25, 2005