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In the Matter of Pautler
Court affirms suspension of D.A. who misrepresents himself as public defender to murder suspect.
Attorneys May 14, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
Attorney general grants mayor's request to bring quo warranto action against city council member who moved residence out of city.
Government May 14, 2002
Gunnell v. Arizona Public Service Co.
Issue of comparative negligence under Underground Facilities Act should have been determined by jury.
Torts May 14, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Leave is granted to sue in quo warranto to determine if water district director is qualified to hold office.
Government May 14, 2002
Dart Industries Inc. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Insurer isn't obligated to defend insured in product liability suits where insured does not present proof of terms and conditions of lost policy.
Insurance May 14, 2002
Dart Industries Inc. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Order
May 14, 2002
People v. Wutzke
Defendant who lives with victims' grandmother as her husband and has grandfather relationship with victim is 'relative' for purposes of probation eligibility.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2002
Erik A., a Minor
Order
May 14, 2002
People v. Hurtado
Legislature's failure to define 'predatory' in sexually violent predator statute is harmless error and warrants defendant's committal to hospital.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2002
People v. Hurtado
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2002
People v. Crayton
Order
May 14, 2002
People v. Garcia
Order
May 14, 2002
State v. Torres
Defendant's right to speedy trial was not violated, but he must be resentenced.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2002
Island Insurance Co. v. Hawaiian Foliage & Landscape Inc.
State and federal governments are intended beneficiaries of surety contract to extent of subcontractor's past due tax obligations.
Contracts May 13, 2002
Sorrels v. McKee
Law concerning 'no gift publication' to inmates was not clearly established until unconstitutionality of book prohibition law was upheld on appeal.
Government May 13, 2002
Carrington Estate Planning Services v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Insurer cannot deny benefits under life insurance policy based on late notice of disability unless it shows it was prejudiced.
Insurance May 13, 2002
McGhan v. Rutz (In re McGhan )
State court lacks jurisdiction to determine whether creditor received adequate notice of discharge in bankruptcy proceeding.
Bankruptcy May 13, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Workforce investment board may continue to contract with newly elected city council member for performance of employment development services.
Government May 13, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
Admission on 'first come, first served' basis does not satisfy requirement that fundamental school have unbiased admission policy.
Education May 13, 2002
Ely v. Hill
Order
May 13, 2002
Traylor v. Saffle
Order
May 13, 2002
Filarsky v. Superior Court (City of Manhattan Beach)
Order
May 13, 2002
People v. Acosta
One strike and the three strikes laws are not intended to work exclusively, but are schemes that must operate jointly.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2002
Alameda Books Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipalities may only enforce ordinance prohibiting multiple-use adult businesses if ordinance meets strict scrutiny.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
People v. Johnson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2002
State v. Anderson
Defendant is guilty of intimidating witnesses even if threats were communicated indirectly.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2002
Stout v. State Compensation Fund
Employee has duty to disclose settlement agreement and stipulated trial procedures in suit against third party to workers' compensation carrier.
Workers' Compensation May 13, 2002
Johnson v. Champion
Defendant convicted of four counts of first-degree murder is entitled to conditional habeas relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2002
Thompson v. Western States Medical Center
Advertising restrictions for compounded drugs constitute unconstitutional restraints on commercial speech.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
Carbaugh v. Carbaugh (In re Carbaugh)
Debtor's interest in ERISA-qualified plan is excluded from bankruptcy estate.
Bankruptcy May 13, 2002