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American Vantage Companies v. Table Mountain Rancheria
Breach of contract action is not pre-empted by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Native American Affairs Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Hoard
Incidental movement of victims during commission of robbery does not amount to aggravated kidnapping.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
City of Lincoln v. Barringer
Feb. 4, 2003
City of Hope v. Bryan Cave
Feb. 4, 2003
George T., a Minor
Feb. 4, 2003
Sanchez v. Superior Court (People)
Feb. 4, 2003
Marriage of Gray
In marital dissolution action, request for statement of decision was untimely and trial court had no obligation to furnish such statement.
Family Law Feb. 4, 2003
City of Pasadena v. AT&T Communications of California Inc.
Requirement that company remit tax payment to city is satisfied when payment is sent.
Government Feb. 4, 2003
Maffei v. Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System
Employee who quit county job before enactment of statute providing reciprocity among retirement systems is eligible for benefits.
Employment Law Feb. 4, 2003
Ybarra v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
Workers' Compensation Appeal Board erroneously allowed reduction of petitioner's award by amount of disability retirement pension.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
Komizu v. Gourley
Blood alcohol result that was typed six days after test was administered was admissible in license revocation hearing.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 4, 2003
Northrop Grumman Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee's award for psychiatric injury caused by employer's investigation of racial discrimination allegations is not supported by substantial evidence.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
FCC v. NextWave Personal Communications Inc.
Bankruptcy Code prohibits FCC from revoking licenses held by debtor in bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Feb. 4, 2003
Bank of Lake Tahoe v. Bank of America
Nevada waived its Eleventh Amendment immunity for state-law claims by removing action from state to federal court.
Constitutional Law Feb. 4, 2003
Cruz v. Pacificare Health Systems Inc.
Order
Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Roberge
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
Gardner v. County of Sonoma
Order
Feb. 4, 2003
Wasatch Property Management v. Degrate
Feb. 4, 2003
Wanger v. EMC Mortgage Corp.
Servicer of loan must use reasonable care to determine correct address of borrower when mailing notice of transfer of loan.
Business Law Feb. 4, 2003
Degrassi v. Cook
Council member cannot recover damages against city officials for alleged violation of free speech rights under state constitution.
Constitutional Law Feb. 4, 2003
Kohler v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Employee released employer from sexual harassment claim under FEHA by signing workers' compensation compromise and release.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
Settlemire v. Superior Court (Settlemire)
Absent consent from both parties, hearing involving domestic issues may not be referred to Commissioner.
Civil Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Jones
Defendant convicted of shooting at dwelling and being felon in possession of firearm may be sentenced for both offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
Jeffrey A., a Minor
Under Indian Child Welfare Act, tribe must receive notice of involuntary child custody proceeding if child is of Native American descent.
Family Law Feb. 4, 2003
Gauss v. GAF Corp.
Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6 cannot be used to enforce settlement signed by party's agent, instead of party itself.
Civil Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
U.S. v. Franco-Lopez
Defendant must be resentenced after prosecutor breached plea agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
Nguyen v. City of Westminster
Agency's adoption of vehicle pursuit policy provides immunity against wrongful death action involving innocent bystander.
Government Feb. 4, 2003
Warburton/Buttner v. Superior Court (Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana)
Trial court may determine whether Native American tribe waived its sovereign immunity from lawsuit.
Native American Affairs Feb. 4, 2003
In re H.A.
Department of Health and Human Services must comply with notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act before proceeding with custody hearing.
Family Law Feb. 4, 2003
In re I.S.
Dispositional order was not order removing minor from home and did not have to be approved by judge.
Family Law Feb. 4, 2003