| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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H022553
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Saratoga Fire Protection Dist. v. Hackett
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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99-10092
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U.S. v. Hermanek
Wiretap and pager intercept evidence which is not properly sealed and recorded is admissible if government's mistake is objectively reasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B151461
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Hall v. Court Reporters Board of California
Plaintiff's failure to pay subcontracted shorthand reporters is not unprofessional conduct 'in the practice of shorthand reporting' that would subject license to discipline. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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G027691
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California Slurry Seal Assn. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Dept. of Industrial Relations did not abuse its discretion in rescinding Slurry Seal Workers' Determination because rates were no longer prevailing wage. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B156424
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Cox v. Superior Court (Shields)
In medical malpractice case, defendant may not introduce evidence of tax treatment of disability insurance benefits. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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G027492
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Justin K., a Minor
Driver was lawfully stopped by police officer because brake light in his rear window was not working. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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H022046
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Century Indemnity Co. v. Hearrean
Occurence-based CGL policy provides coverage for damage that may not be discovered until after policy period expires. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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F040070
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Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Superior Court (Keller)
Manager for rental property must provide rental information about other applicants to party alleging housing discrimination based on race and marital status. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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A094472
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Carroll v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to assess validity of attorney's lien for fees. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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D040021
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Westerfield v. Superior Court (People)
As part of prosecution's discovery duties, prosecution must provide copies of computer and video images depicting child pornography to defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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C039375
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American Buildings Co. v. Bay Commercial Construction Inc.
Preliminary notice to collect surety bond is sufficient to collect full amount of payment owed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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H021902
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People v. Hawkins
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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S085780
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People v. Crayton
Superior court's failure to readvise defendant to right to counsel does not automatically require reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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S092183
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People v. Farell
Statute requiring minimum county jail sentence as condition of probation for thefts of cash, also applies to thefts of trade secrets. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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S099260
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People v. Cochran
Defendant who posted child pornography on Internet to trade with others is eligible for longer sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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D036680
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In re Coordinated Latex Glove
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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B147879
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People v. Huynh
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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S100490
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Nicholas H., a Minor
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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02-7014
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U.S. v. Stephens
Order |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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02-7042
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Schiebert v. Grubbs
Order |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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02-8032
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Wallace v. U.S.
Order |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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01-55326
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Vasquez v. North County Transit District
Amended opinion |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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00-35514
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McGraw v. United States of America
Amended opinion |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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B144337
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Stoops v. Abbassi
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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A096577
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Blue v. Bonta
Dept. of Health Services wrongly excluded stairway chairlifts as covered benefit for medically indigent with Medi-Cal coverage. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B136083
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Pasternak v. Boutris (Escrow Agents' Fidelity Corp.)
Losses suffered by member escrow agents from fraudulent misappropriation of trust obligations do involve escrows and are reimbursable as single loss. |
Corporations |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B153201
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In re Walton
Extradition of fugitive with AIDS to serve remainder of 30-year-old robbery sentence is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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G029893
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In re S.D.
Court lacked jurisdiction to terminate rights of incarcerated parent who was able to arrange for care of child. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B145666
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Jones v. County of Los Angeles
Because county was not employer of secretary who worked for superior court, summary judgment for county was proper. |
Government |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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C039584
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In re Alexander B.
Incarcerated mother's absence at hearing terminating parental rights is not sufficient to establish prejudice on appeal. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 7, 2002 |