| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B169265
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Wolf v. Superior Court (Walt Disney Pictures and Television)
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Jul. 22, 2004 | ||
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C040921
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People v. Wandick
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Jul. 22, 2004 | ||
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S117201
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Navarette v. Holland
Order |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | ||
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B166248
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Hedges v. Carrigan
U.S. Arbitration Act pre-emption applied to parties' contract because contract was transaction involving interstate commerce. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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A096854
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People v. Wheelock
Issuance of arrest warrant and extradition proceedings against defendant did not trigger right to counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B164991
|
People v. Richardson
Simultaneous burglary of two rooms in apartment does not constitute separate crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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A091444
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Whiteley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Court erred in refusing to instruct jury regarding 10-year statutory immunity in suit against tobacco company. |
Torts |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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D040331
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In re Anthony J.
Insufficient evidence supported finding that juvenile received stolen car. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B159815
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Dickens v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Malicious prosecution action alleging defendants were instrumental in bringing criminal prosecution against plaintiff is subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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S103324
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People v. Laino
Defendant's out-of-state plea of guilty to aggravated assault with gun constitutes prior conviction under Three Strikes Law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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F042967
|
Kim v. Southern Sierra Council Boy Scouts of America
Plaintiff's lawsuit seeking promotion to Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America failed to state valid cause of action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B166080
|
Blackburn v. Charnley
Provisions of real estate purchase agreement were sufficiently certain to be enforceable. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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F042072
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People v. Avila
Court did not err in refusing defendant new trial based on unfounded allegations of severe pain during first trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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B163471
|
People v. Donan
Trial court did not err by refusing to grant presentence conduct credits for phase II, time from initial sentencing to reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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E032691
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Mason v. Lake Dolores Group
Plaintiff's negligence action against employer was not barred by workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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H023080
|
George T., a Minor
Juvenile who gave classmates 'dark poetry' is liable for making criminal threat. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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C045847
|
K.R.L. Partnership v. Superior Court (Pemberton)
Cross-defendant cannot seek change of established venue based on improper venue claim as determined by reference to compulsory cross-complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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B163114
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Fashion 21 v. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
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Jul. 21, 2004 | ||
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02-36155
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Eyak Native Village v. Daley
Order |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | ||
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E031426
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People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co.
Surety's collateral attack on summary judgment on bail bond is barred by doctrines of estoppel and disfavor of collateral attack. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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C042816
|
Pellandini v. Valadao
Plaintiff's right of first refusal is not triggered by co-tenant's transfer of her interest in property to other co-tenant. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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G031671
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Harper v. Ultimo
Court did not err in denying petition for arbitration where separation of arbitral and non-arbitral issues would result in inconsistent adjudications. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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B160896
|
Alhambra Police Officers Assn. v. City of Alhambra Police Dept.
Officer accused of misconduct may not overturn negotiated settlement of discipline by filing petition for writ of mandate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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B164006
|
Thompson v. Impaxx Inc.
Employee who was fired after refusing to sign nonsolicitation clause may sue for wrongful termination. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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B161235
|
Marriage of W.
Court order permitting child's visitation with stepfather despite opposition of biological parents is unconstitutional. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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H025009
|
People v. Superior Court (Kirby)
Defendant convicted of conspiracies to pimp and pander is eligible for probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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C042576
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People v. Silva
Defendant is not entitled to presentence conduct credits for time spent in home detention under electronic monitoring. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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C042523
|
Black Diamond Asphalt Inc. v. Superior Court (Adames)
Law does not preclude self-insured plaintiff from seeking indemnification from insured of insolvent insurer. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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A098387
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People v. Lewis
Prosecutor did not commit misconduct by commenting that defendant had failed to request live police lineup. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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C042915
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Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency
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Jul. 21, 2004 |