| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B134886
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Bird v. Saenz
Family of patient with terminal cancer may sue when failed surgery allegedly accelerated death. |
Torts |
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Aug. 12, 2002 | |
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00CA1959
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In the Interest of E.C. and A.C.
The best interests of children may dictate placement with foster care rather than placement with grandparents. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 12, 2002 | |
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01SC87
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City of Colorado Springs v. Powell
Mother whose son was killed in city drainage ditch may bring wrongful death action against city. |
Government |
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Aug. 12, 2002 | |
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01SA340
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People v. Powers
In criminal case, motion to reconsider order suppressing evidence must be filed within 10-day period for filing interlocutory appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2002 | |
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99-71536
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M-S-R Public Power Agency v. Bonneville Power Administration
Amended opinion |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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48782-5
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Better Financial Solutions Inc. v. Transtech Electric Inc.
Plaintiff was not proper claimant under public works retainage statute. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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48467-2
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Villegas v. McBride
Sister seeking recovery against deceased's estate failed to provide necessary information for claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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20022-1
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In re Surface Water of Yakima Drainage Basin
Plaintiff is barred from seeking water rights because claim did not appear in 1921 water decree. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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01-1101
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Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Clinical Advisory Panel may not meet in closed session when it obtains and reviews information and findings from independent medical review system. |
Government |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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00-5235
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U.S. v. Williams
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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00-4192
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U.S. v. Martinez-Contreras
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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02-4008
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U.S. v. Cesspooch
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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02-1094
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Harrison v. Bent County Correctional Facility
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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02-1130
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White v. Boulder County
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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02-7000
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Williams v. Barnhart
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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02-3119
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Sullivan v. Bruce
Order |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
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72453-9
|
Cannon v. State of Washington
Agency must show thermometer used to test blood alcohol level is certified before suspending motorist's license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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71569-6
|
Kilian v. Atkinson
Independent contractor may not assert claim of age discrimination under state law. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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01-30170
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U.S. v. Stokes
Search of probationer's car, as part of criminal investigation and based only on reasonable suspicion, does not violate Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
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00-2451
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U.S. v. City of Las Cruces
Court did not abuse its discretion when refusing to exercise jurisdiction over federal action involving water rights. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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01-71259
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Liti v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax Court must provide statement of reasons for denying motions for fees and sanctions. |
Taxation |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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00-50145
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U.S. v. Rosales-Rodriguez
Court's pre-verdict communication with jury constituted constitutional and statutory violation which was harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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99-71546
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Chen v. Ashcroft
Alien facing imprisonment and torture for mother's debt upon return to home country is entitled to asylum. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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01-35126
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Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
'Good cause analysis' is required to determine validity of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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00-6135
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Hollander v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Deficiencies in case reports relied upon by expert witnesses fail to satisfy "Daubert" analysis. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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00-16860
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Orsay v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Under pre-emption doctrine, Civil Service Reform Act bars actions brought under Privacy Act and Federal Tort Claims Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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01-7134
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Thompson v. Gibson
Opinion |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | ||
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00-35397
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Funkhouser v. Wells Fargo Bank
Company's switch to less favorable benefits package does not constitute violation under the Family Medical Leave Act. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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99-1465
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Allison v. Bank One - Denver
Bank is liable for ERISA violation when it fails to make 'adequate provisions for continued prudent management' of plan assets. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
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00-10561
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U.S. v. Brickey
Border inspector is properly convicted and sentenced for failing to report income from criminal activity on his federal income tax return. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 |