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Dixon v. Regents of the University of California
Mar. 15, 2004
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages for car roll over that killed three people are reduced to $23.7 million.
Torts Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Superior Court (Andrades)
Prior juvenile adjudications for robbery that occurred prior to passage of Proposition 21 may be considered under Three Strikes law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Judgment against party who participated in litigation until trial was not entered by default.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Montes
Mar. 15, 2004
Roberti v. Andy's Termite & Pest Control Inc.
Medical experts' opinion testimony regarding causation of plaintiff's autism is not subject to admissibility test of 'People v. Kelly.'
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Hudson
Court erred in declining to order defendant to pay restitution for excess food stamp benefits.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 15, 2004
Global Minerals & Metals Corporation v. Superior Court (National Metals Inc.)
Class action certification order is vacated due to existence of potential conflicts of interest between class members.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Paterno v. State
State is liable to property owners for damage caused by collapse of levee.
Real Property Mar. 15, 2004
Abraham v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (City of Buena Park)
Court lacked jurisdiction to hear petition for writ of mandamus against Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 15, 2004
Nicholson v. Fazeli
Cross-complaint originating in a marriage dissolution action may form basis for malicious prosecution action.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
A.I. Credit Corp. Inc. v. Aguilar & Sebastinelli
Law firm disqualified for violating ethical obligation is not entitled to attorney fees.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
O'Hearn v. Hillcrest Gym and Fitness Center Inc.
Mar. 15, 2004
Roman v. Superior Court (People)
Mar. 14, 2004
People v. Grassini
Mar. 14, 2004
Hernandez v. Gutierrez
Mar. 14, 2004
Spates v. Dameron Hospital Ass'n.
Plaintiff's emotional distress argument against hospital caring for her mother is rejected for lack of legal support.
Torts Mar. 11, 2004
People v. Jensen
Improper jury instruction in Internet child pornography case contributed to jury's verdict and was therefore not harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 2004
Kalantari v. NITV, Inc.
Iranian embargo did not prohibit commercial importation and copyrighting of Iranian movie in United States.
Intellectual Property Mar. 11, 2004
Glen Holly Entertainment Inc. v. Tektronix Inc.
Amended opinion
Mar. 11, 2004
Earthquake Sound Corp. v. Bumper Industries
Manufacturer of car audio products that willfully infringed trademark is liable for attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 2004
U.S. v. Hernandez-Valdovinos
Defendant's prior conviction for 'Attempted Sale of Narcotics' is drug trafficking offense for purpose of sentencing guideline's enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 2004
United States v. 1.377 Acres of Land
Plain language of leases vested tenants with right to recover proportionate amount of any condemnation award or settlement obtained by landlord.
Real Property Mar. 11, 2004
Wang v. INS
Chinese national alleging persecution and forced sterilization is not entitled to asylum.
Immigration Mar. 11, 2004
Gherebi v. Bush
Executive Branch may not hold uncharged citizens of foreign nations in indefinite detention at Guantanamo without giving them right to challenge detention.
Government Mar. 11, 2004
Sierra Club v. United States Environmental Protection Agency
Amended opinion
Mar. 11, 2004
U.S. v. Somsamouth
SSI benefits recipients' statements regarding inability to engage in substantial gainful activity constituted false representations of material fact.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 2004
Rus, Miliband & Smith v. Conkle & Olesten
Mar. 11, 2004
Riley v. Payne
Attorney's failure to interview key client in criminal case results in ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 2004
U.S. v. Kincade
Order
Mar. 11, 2004