| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B169890
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Los Angeles Times v. Superior Court (People)
Secrecy of grand jury proceedings may extend to ancillary proceedings such as motion to quash hearings. |
Government |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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S099131
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People v. Pacific Bell
Possibility of conflict with pending Public Utilities Commission case does not preclude civil action against same utility. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B157527
|
Hernandez v. Department of Transportation
Court erred in granting summary judgment where conflicting evidence existed regarding design immunity for lack of guardrails at accident site. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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G031180
|
Mocek v. Alfa Leisure Inc.
Manufacturer of trailer that breached implied warranty of merchantability was not entitled to opportunity to repair defects. |
Business Law |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
G031469
|
People v. Rivera
Defendant's felony convictions for exhibiting loaded firearm are reduced to misdemeanors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B162513
|
American Airlines Inc. v. Superior Court (Di Marco)
Union representative's discussions with members are not privileged in wrongful termination case. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B167189
|
People v. Hamilton
Defendant's obligation to pay victim restitution is not offset by insurance benefits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B164169
|
Stolman v. City of Los Angeles
Zoning administrator abuses discretion by granting variance to gas station in residential area. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
G030406
|
Espinoza v. Classic Pizza Inc.
Court improperly calculated employee's rate of pay in determining amount of overtime owed by employer. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
A102208
|
People v. Wilson
After-arrest blood test of driver did not constitute an unreasonable search and seizure because of the evanescent nature of blood alcohol. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
A097873
|
In re Renderos
Prosecution was not barred from applying extension to existing statute of limitations under newly enacted law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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G031514
|
People v. Carbajal
Conviction for indecent exposure does not require visual observation of exposed genitals. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
D041113
|
People v. Medina
Admitting evidence of sexual offense not charged in defendant's present case did not constitute error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
C043125
|
Taxara v. Gutierrez
Administrator may rely on observations of others in fulfilling 15-minutes-of-continuous-observation requirement before giving breathalyzer test. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B160823
|
Citi-Wide Preferred Couriers Inc. v. Golden Eagle Insurance Corp.
Lawsuit that seeks damages which only partially lack probable cause may trigger malicious prosecution claim. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
S100099
|
In re Qawi
MDO may be compelled to take antipsychotic medication in non-emergency situation upon exhibiting incompetence or dangerous tendencies. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B161684
|
Rickley v. County of Los Angeles
Taxpayer may not obtain judicial determination of whether she is delinquent, but must pay taxes, exhaust administrative remedies, and, if necessary, sue for refund. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
H025709
|
In re Chavez
Legislature intended period of incarceration provided by amendment to the Revenue and Tax Code to apply retroactively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
S026872
|
People v. Valdez
Trial court did not err in failing to instruct jury sua sponte on second-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
S111253
|
MacDonald v. Gutierrez
Unsworn statement by arresting officer is admissible in administrative per se review hearing conducted by DMV. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
D041142
|
Bowen v. Ziasun Technologies Inc.
State's unfair business and unfair competition statute does not apply to securities transactions. |
Business Law |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
A100212
|
People v. Nem
Trial court did not instruct jury incorrectly on law of self-defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
E032675
|
People v. Wolfe
Trial court's error in failing to give unanimity instruction to jury was harmless beyond reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
02-73906
|
Khan v. Ashcroft
Immigration and Customs Enforcement not constitutionally required to translate master calendar hearing where petitioner was able to protect his interests at hearing. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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S117253
|
Carter v. Calif Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Order |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | ||
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C041832
|
People v. Kanawyer
Defendant convicted of murdering grandparents was not entitled to jury instruction regarding voluntary manslaughter in heat of passion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B170471
|
People v. Superior Court (Ortiz)
Possession of controlled substance by employee at state mental hospital is punishable as felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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C043540
|
Redding Medical Center v. Bonta
Health care provider seeking Medi-Cal reimbursement for capital depreciation must submit to audit. |
Government |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B168117
|
Krupnick v. Duke Energy Morro Bay LLC
New statute that extended statute of limitations for personal injury actions does not apply retroactively. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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C038678
|
Hagan Engineering Inc. v. Mills
Trial court lacked jurisdiction to enforce settlement agreement in case that had been dismissed with prejudice. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 |