| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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69091-0
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Snyder v. Medical Services Corp. of Eastern Washington
Trial court properly dismissed employee's lawsuit against former employer. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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26162-6
|
Lee Cook Trucking v. Dept. of Labor
Trial court must reassess whether logging company committed serious safety violations. |
Labor Law |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
|
00-1295
|
Stuart v. Jackson
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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00-1356
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Stickney v. Dick
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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99-1151
|
Deanzona v. City and County of Denver
City official who has not committed constitutional violation is entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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98-71087
|
Lal v. INS
Amended opinion |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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00-30023
|
U.S. v. Hill
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
|
A093799
|
In re Caswell
Parole board was authorized to rescind parole based on 'some evidence' that earlier panel had improperly granted parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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B151539
|
In re Christie
Trial court's statement of reasons for setting bail at 10 times amount specified in bail schedule must state specific grounds for decision. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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99-56639
|
Orion Tire Corp. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Claims arising from international agreement were improperly dismissed without further inquiry as to whether RICO has extraterritorial application. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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99-1373
|
Holland v. Harrington
Qualified Immunity not available to SWAT team's action of holding minors at gunpoint while executing arrest and search warrant. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
|
01-5016
|
U.S. v. Basham
Search warrant is valid despite issuing magistrate's failure to inquire what method will be employed when executing warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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00-2121
|
Nieto v. Kapoor
Private doctor working for state hospital violated employees' civil rights through racially and sexually harassment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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A093799
|
In re Caswell
|
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
|
S094675
|
County of Riveside v. Superior Court (Madrigal)
Order |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | ||
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01-3152
|
Florence v. Booker
Order |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | ||
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00-1405
|
Allcare Home Health, Inc. v. Shalala
Order |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | ||
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00-10407
|
U.S. v. Portillo-Mendoza
Defendant's prior conviction wasn't aggravated felony as defined by federal statute, therefore court erred in applying aggravated felony enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
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99-16102
|
Arizona Cattle Growers' Assn. v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management
Federal agency improperly imposed conditions on use of land that did not contain endangered species. |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
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00-6277
|
Vittoria North America LLC v. Euro-Asia Imports Inc.
Defendant may have violated trademark law by importing goods manufactured overseas without consent of owner. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
E028566
|
Jackson v. Homeowners Association Monte Vista Estates-East
Settlement agreement, providing that trial court will determine prevailing party in action and amount of attorney fee award, is valid and enforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
A094022
|
People v. Far West Insurance Co.
Bail of defendant mistakenly released while in custody in different jurisdiction is exonerated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
B139753
|
People v. Gofman
State indictment for alleged conspiracy was properly dismissed since factual basis in federal indictment was similar. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
B148299
|
Justin S., a Minor
Condition of juvenile's probation, which ordered blanket prohibition on association with gang members, is unconstitutionally overbroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
B150627
|
Pollock v. Superior Court (Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.)
Psychotherapist-patient privilege trumps plaintiff's right to discover other claimants' identities in suit against insurer over termination of disability payments. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
B152000
|
Jurcoane v. Superior Court (People)
Although wife had no contact with husband for 17 years since killings, magistrate errs in overruling her assertion of martial testimonial privilege. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
A093409
|
Flores v. Transamerica Homefirst Inc.
One-sided arbitration provision in reverse mortgage agreement will not be enforced. |
Contracts |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
F035238
|
Duval v. Board of Trustees of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District
Discussion of school superintendent's performance was not required to be conducted in public. |
Government |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
|
C036831
|
Marriage of Monge
When in propria persona party is not advised of nor expressly stipulates to hearing by commissioner, order is void. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 17, 2001 | |
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00-1366
|
U.S. v. Mitchell
Applications for wiretaps met the 'necessity requirement' and appellants did not prove denials of motions to suppress were clearly erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 17, 2001 |