Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B139066
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People v. Fremont Life Insurance Co.
Civil penalty was properly imposed against insurer for unlawfully selling annuities to senior citizens. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
C040142
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Duarte & Witting, Inc. v. New Motor Vehicle Board (DaimlerChrysler Motors Corp.)
New Motor Vehicle Board has implied authority to dismiss protest where undisputed facts demonstrate good cause for franchise termination. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
C036202
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California Youth Authority v. State Personnel Board (Henderson)
Reviewing court isn't required to give great weight to administrative law judges credibility determinations in employee dismissal action by California Youth Authority. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
A097991
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In re Anthony B.
Twelve-month period to adjudicate juvenile case includes anniversary date of filing of petition. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
B159191
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Farmers Insurance Group of Companies v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Unless specifically related to fraud, restitution payment may not be credited against workers' compensation benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
A097383
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Zinnemann v. Bagnol
Claimants who engaged in post-bankruptcy maneuvering are not eligible to recover from Real Estate Recovery Program. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
A096499
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Dieden v. Schmidt
Judgment lien on real property held by tenant in common survives change in title to joint tenancy and death of debtor tenant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
B156359
|
Kapsimallis v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Where claim involves cataclysmic damage, insurers may not determine 'inception of loss' as date when physical event caused damage. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
B156333
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Sanchez v. Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
Pitcher struck by line drive may sue manufacturer of aluminum bat. |
Torts |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
H023966
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People v. Superior Court (Martinez)
Defendant who committed non-violent drug possession while on probation for felony weapons offense is ineligible for probation under Proposition 36. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
B144014
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People v. First Federal Credit Corp.
People were not required to present evidence of defendant's financial condition in order to justify amount of civil penalty imposed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
S102633
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Operating Engineers Local 12 Health and Welfare Trust Fund v. Phillip Morris Inc.
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2003 | ||
S112361
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Whatley v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2003 | ||
98-99003
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Comer v. Stewart
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2003 | ||
02-1020
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Kipperman v. Proulx (In re Burns)
Order to Appear for Examination created lien on debtor's unpaid interest in settlement money. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
99-36086
|
Staton v. Boeing Co.
Settlement of class action lawsuit cannot include attorney fees as portion of common fund created for benefit of class. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
S110830
|
Oscar R., a Minor
Order |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | ||
S104974
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People v. Cervantes
Order |
|
Feb. 18, 2003 | ||
F037387
|
Eliceche v. Federal Land Bank Assn. of Yosemite et al.,
Order shortening time to hear motion of discretionary dismissal was properly granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 18, 2003 | |
99-15541
|
Saffold v. Carey
Where defendant's state habeas petition was not denied as untimely, tolling applies and federal petition should be reviewed on merits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
02-35171
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Old Person v. Brown
Native American Indians in Montana have not suffered dilution of their voting rights. |
Native American Affairs |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-15098
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Silveira v. Lockyer
California law regulating use of assault weapons is constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-10156
|
U.S. v. Shwayder
Improper use of guilt-assuming hypothetical questions in cross-examination of character witnesses did not affect defendant's substantial rights. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 18, 2003 | |
00-70157
|
Li v. Ashcroft
Chinese immigrant, alleging persecution for resisting coercive family planning practices, is not entitled to asylum nor withholding of removal. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-16540
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Knisley v. Network Associates
Class action plaintiff who didn't submit claim for loss in order to get share of settlement lacks standing to challenge attorney fees award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
B154445
|
Danny H., a Minor
Trestle owned by railroad is 'public place' under statute prohibiting graffiti. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-15287
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Rudebusch v. Hughes
Pay adjustments awarded to minorities and women raise factual issues as to whether they were remedial. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
G030680
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Rackauckas v. Superior Court (Los Angeles Times Communications)
Post-investigative closing report regarding potential criminal conduct is not subject to public disclosure. |
Government |
|
Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-35566
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Jensen v. Lane County
Psychiatrist did not violate due process by continuing to detain person after determining he was not psychotic. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
01-30439
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U.S. v. Turner
Assignment of restitution paymemt did not constitute violation of restitution order or violation of probation condition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 |