| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00CA2059
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In re the Marriage of Donovan
Consideration of removal of child should not have been made in context of intact family. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-15132
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Armstrong v. Davis
State prison board was properly ordered to accommodate disabled inmates for parole hearings. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0002
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Berg v. Shapiro
Members of hospital's professional review committee are immune from suit when their actions in suspending doctor are reasonable. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99CA2044
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Wisdom v. City of Sterling
Water meter pit constitutes public water facility for purposes of the immunity under Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. |
Torts |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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H021820
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People v. Madeyski
Defendant is not entitled to court-appointed counsel in Penal Code Section 502.01 forfeiture proceedings that are considered civil in nature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-35596
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Gandarela v. Johnson
Affidavits of new witnesses fail to provide colorable claim of innocence necessary to pass through 'Schlup' gateway. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B153471
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In re Sena
Prisoner's challenge of parole denial should be heard in court that imposed sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B123203
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Marriage of Hubner
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Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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F034714
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Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
ARCO, as 'additional insured,' is covered under subcontractor's general liability policy for 'liability arising out of' work performed on ARCO property. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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D036199
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Ryan v. California Interscholastic Federation
High school athlete has no protectable right to participate in sports under federal or state constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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A091784
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Jackson v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Recreational use immunity statute bars negligence suit for injuries resulting from kite retrieval from power line. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-30068
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U.S. v. Gallaher
Treaty regarding hunting rights did not deprive district court of jurisdiction to try Native American for possession of ammunition. |
Native American Affairs |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-35950
|
Atonio v. Wards Cove Packing Co. Inc.
District court's findings in favor of employer in final appeal of a 1974 Title VII case were not erroneous. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-56761
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Lucas Automotive Engineering Inc. v. Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.
Relevant market, for purposes of Clayton Act violation, does not require claimant to establish sub-market to proceed with action. |
Antitrust |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-17094
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Everhart v. Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Co.
Spouse of deceased employee is barred by ERISA from suing third-party insurer for unpaid life insurance benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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G025519
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Lohnes v. Astron Computer Products Inc.
Court should have permitted intervenor to cure complaint after underlying action had already been dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-16021
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Bradley v. Harris Research Inc.
California statute regarding franchise agreements is preempted by Federal Arbitration Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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01-15118
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Brewster v. Shasta County
County sheriff department is subject to Section 1983 liability for actions resulting from crime investigations. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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C037880
|
City of Sacramento v. WCAB
'Fire recruit' is not firefighter entitled to enhanced benefits under Labor Code Section 4850. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-16999
|
Russell v. Hug
Federal district court may require members of indigent defense panel to belong to California bar association. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00-55958
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Moore v. California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
"Whistleblower" is protected under False Claims Act from retaliatory acts of employer. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99-56319
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Irvine Medical Center v. Thompson
Repeal of Medicare's 'carry-forward' regulation did not contravene congressional intent and was not arbitrary or capricious. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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D037543
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Citizens for Jobs and the Economy v. County of Orange
Initiative that restricts county's ability to convert marine station to civilian airport is invalid. |
Government |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B134182
|
Truck Insurance Exchange v. County of Los Angeles
Despite being an additional insured, indemnification is proper since policy did not cover additional insured's negligence in medical malpractice suit. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B146336
|
Bialo v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Claim for denial of insurance coverage for damages resulting from the 1994 Northridge earthquake is entitled to extended statute of limitations. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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B149292
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In re Karen R., a Minor
Male sibling of female victim of forcible incestuous rape also faced substantial risk of sexual abuse and was properly declared dependent. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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C035486
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City of Oakland v. California Public Employees' Retirement System
Airport servicemen were properly classified as 'local firefighters' for purpose of pension benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99CA1627
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Marriage of Gance
Husband's concealment of assets in divorce case did not support independent equitable action for fraud. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0389
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People v. Green
Post-trial motion to correct sentence must be brought within three years. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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00CA0438
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Lewitz v. Forath Family Trust
Easement appurtenant to property runs with conveyance of property. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 20, 2002 |