| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-30381
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U.S. v. Minore
Court erred in failing to inform defendant that government would be required to prove drug quantity beyond reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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01-9522
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Krastev v. INS
Board of Immigration Appeals erroneously concluded evidence of changed conditions in Bulgaria rebutted fear of future persecution. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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98-36142
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Jaros v. E.I. DuPont (In re Hanford Nuclear Reservation Litigation)
In mass toxic tort case, district court must resolve generic causation issues before determining individual causation issues. |
Torts |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B151329
|
Risam v. County of Los Angeles
Appellant's failure to challenge commission's finding that she didn't present sufficient evidence of FEHA violations by employer bars her subsequent retaliatory demotion lawsuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-56217
|
Cairns v. Franklin Mint Co.
Princess Diana's Memorial Fund's post-mortem right of publicity claim fails because Great Britain's law governs and does not recognize such right. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-4032
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Whitney v. Board of Education of Grand County
Because school board knew teacher suffered from depression at time it terminated her, district court's reasoning in dismissing ADA claim was erroneous. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B149828
|
People v. Gonzalez
Court has limited sua sponte duty to instruct on target offense relating to natural and probable consequences theory of aiding and abetting liability. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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D038688
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Wilkerson v. Sullivan
Defendant entitled to attorney fees as a 'prevailing party' even though Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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C036340
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People v. Jimenez
Defendant who fondled several different areas of victim's body is guilty of multiple counts of lewd conduct. |
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
Varying protein levels in manufacturer's latex gloves does not constitute a manufacturing defect. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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C034976
|
Garretson v. Miller
Client who failed to show she could have collected damages for negligence has no malpractice claim against attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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A094020
|
C.H.E.G. Inc. v. Millenium Bank
Contractual right to receive commission did not survive transfer of property in bankruptcy sale free and clear of all interests. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-30337
|
U.S. v. Errol D.
Federal government does not have jurisdiction over burglary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building under Indian Major Crimes Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-36062
|
Billington v. Smith
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for shooting and killing motorist. |
Government |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-50346
|
U.S. v. Salgado
Statements made by illegal alien while in custody for unrelated charges are admissible in immigration proceeding. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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A096306
|
In re Brian P.
Termination of parental rights of father who recently surfaced is reversed because substantial evidence does not support juvenile court's finding of adoptability. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B151131
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Basura v. U.S. Home Corp.
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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B151293
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Marriage of Read
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|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S101726
|
People v. Patterson
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S100657
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Villafana v. CAMCO Pacific Construction Co. Inc.
Order |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S098425
|
Valdez v. Clayton Industries Inc.
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B133572
|
Rivas v. Safety-Kleen Corp.
Plaintiff's tort suit for exposure to toxic chemicals is barred because he failed to file within one-year deadline. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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A095702
|
Day v. Alta Bates Medical Center
Hospital asserting lien against patient is not liable for fees incurred by attorney in filing malpractice suit on behalf of patient. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C038026
|
Fry v. Saenz
High school completion requirement is not essential to CalWORKs program. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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A093757
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Zakarian v. Bekov
Medical malpractice dispute sent to arbitration may require joinder of third party who did not sign arbitration agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B155620
|
Kollander Construction Inc. v. Superior Court (Alvarez)
When party is not given opportunity to rebut opposition's 75-page response, motion for reconsideration is proper. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B155364
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Pablo S. v. Superior Court (Department of Children and Family Services)
Reunification services are denied because of parents' failure to provide medical attention for child's broken leg, resulting in constant pain and disfigurement. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B148171
|
People v. National Automobile Casualty Insurance Co.
Court's failure to expressly declare bail is forefeited deprived court of later jurisdiction to note forfeiture in minutes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S036450
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People v. Koontz
Death sentence is affirmed for defendant who failed to show he was incompetent to stand trial or to represent himself. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B151283
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In re Josiah S.
Court erred in denying parent's request to contest issue of child's continued care where parental rights have not been terminated. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 6, 2002 |