| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B159379
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People v. Vasquez
Court's error in denying defendant's motion to recuse district attorney's office was not prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2004 | |
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04-5098
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Calcano v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | ||
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03-10506
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Brooks v. GA Bd. of Pardons
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | ||
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04-44
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Burlington No. & Santa Fe R. Co. v. Ramsey
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | ||
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S020670
|
People v. Lewis
Defendant is not entitled to presentation of live testimony at hearing on modification application before substitute judge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
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02-17423
|
Hangarter v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Former insured has no standing to bring state unfair competition claim in federal court because she has no contractual relationship with insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
|
A100958
|
People v. Hill
|
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Oct. 5, 2004 | ||
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B160417
|
People v. Shabazz
|
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Oct. 5, 2004 | ||
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G031069
|
Lebrilla v. Farmers Group Inc.
Denial of plaintiffs' statewide class certification must be reversed due to court's application of wrong legal criteria. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
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B167180
|
Weinberg v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hospital board did not err in deciding physician's staff privileges should be suspended. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
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D043106
|
People v. Robinson
Defendant's attorney was not ineffective for failing to object to amendment to information. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
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03-55191
|
Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County v. Dynegy power Marketing Inc.
District court is preempted from hearing suit against energy wholesalers even though Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set prices using market-based system. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
|
C045316
|
Azteca Construction Inc. v. ADR Consulting Inc.
Party to arbitration cannot contractually waive right to disqualify arbitrator based on lack of neutrality. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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03-9851
|
Varacalli v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | ||
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03-10328
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Hines v. Johnson
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | ||
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04M4
|
Doe v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | ||
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02-35263
|
Providence Health Plan v. McDowell
Health care insurer's lawsuit for breach of contract against policyholder was not pre-empted by ERISA. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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02-16903
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Dawson v. Washington Mutual Bank (In re Dawson)
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | ||
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03-10599
|
Young v. Quarterman
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | ||
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S112443
|
People v. Taylor
Defendant held liable for second-degree implied malice murder of his victim's fetus. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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02-55650
|
Murdoch v. Castro
Ruling which barred defendant from seeing or using purportedly exculpatory letter written by witness to witness's attorney may have denied defendant his confrontation right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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02-35260
|
Settlegoode v. Portland Public Schools
Jury verdict in favor of teacher who spoke out on behalf of disabled students is upheld. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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03-1344
|
First Federal Bank of California v. Robbins (In re Robbins)
Bankruptcy court will reconsider whether creditor should receive relief from automatic stay to perfect attachment lien. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
|
F042905
|
People v. Johnson
Jury instruction consisting of misdescriptions of burden of proof requires reversal of conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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02-35727
|
Wong v. U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Plaintiff's detention-related claims against INS officials dismissed for failure to state claim. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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02-35776
|
Boyd v. Benton County
Police officers who used 'flash-bang' device while conducting residential search are entitled to qualified immunity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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B169316
|
Homes on Wheels v. City of Santa Barbara
City's parking signs fail to give motorists adequate notice of new parking restriction. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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G030802
|
Maggi v. Superior Court (Alkosser)
Restraining order does not violate freedom of speech when speech does not implicate 'protected competing interest.' |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
|
A104367
|
City of Modesto Redevelopment Agency v. Superior Court (Dow Chemical Co.)
|
Torts |
|
Oct. 4, 2004 | |
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03-10958
|
Mendez v. USDC D VI
Order |
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Oct. 4, 2004 |