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Acree v. General Motors Acceptance Corp.
Party breached contract by using accelerated method in computing unearned premium refunds on collateral protection insurance without disclosing method to borrowers. 		Contracts Nov. 13, 2001
Sanabria v. Embrey
Dismissal of claim against defendant triggered deadline to request costs, even though claim against another defendant was still pending. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Continental Casualty Co. v. Superior Court (Paragon Homes Inc.)
Insurance company was not obligated to defend insured in lawsuit involving dissolution of partnership when policy only covered property damage. 		Insurance Nov. 13, 2001
Castillo v. City of Los Angeles
When prerequisites of issue preclusion are met and public policy favors applying preclusion, employee is precluded from relitigating issue of wrongful discharge. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Laborde v. Aronson
Defendant was protected from suit by litigation privilege, and attorney defendant representing self may be awarded sanctions. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
California Teachers Assn. v. Mendocino Unified School District
School district may lay off probationary teacher for economic reasons and may also later decide not to re-elect teacher. 		Education Nov. 13, 2001
Goebel v. City of Santa Barbara
Court correctly finds that city has no liability for inverse condemnation and correctly includes expert witness fees in awarding costs to city. 		Government Nov. 13, 2001
Andre v. City of West Sacramento
Plaintiff who won lawsuit is not entitled to attorney fees without showing she actually incurred them. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Levy v. Blum
Trial court correctly awarded sanctions for frivolous litigation tactics under one of two possible statutes. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Williams v. Superior Court (People)
Aggravated assault is not serious felony 'strike' unless it involves a deadly weapon or is on firefighter or peace officer. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. Evans
Court errs in sentencing for dissuasion when crime defendant was convicted of didn't relate to another felony. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Grose
Order 		Nov. 13, 2001
Arenas v. San Diego Board of Supervisors
Nov. 13, 2001
In re Marriage of Duffy
No breach of fiduciary duty where there is insufficient evidence of husband's refusal to provide information about which wife did not inquire. 		Family Law Nov. 12, 2001
Rosenman v. Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro
Employer who successfully defended against discrimination suit is not entitled to attorney fee award unless employee's claim was frivolous. 		Employment Law Nov. 12, 2001
Lockley v. Law Office of Cantrell, Green, Pekich, Cruz & McCort
Statute of limitations did not expire for malpractice lawsuit when it appeared law firm continuously represented client. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
In re Christopher K.
Mandatory presumption that defendant removed identification markings on firearm was constitutionally invalid where case could not be proved beyond reasonable doubt. 		Juveniles Nov. 12, 2001
CBS Broadcasting Inc. v. Superior Court (California Dept. of Social Services)
Television station entitled to learn names of people granted criminal exemptions to work in child day care facilities. 		Government Nov. 12, 2001
Carter-Waters Oklahoma, Inc. v. Bank One Trust Co. (In re Eufaula Industrial Authority)
Claim of subordination is properly denied where there is no showing of inequitable conduct by construction bond holder. 		Bankruptcy Nov. 12, 2001
Fraizer v. Velkura
Grandparent's legal rights to child were not terminated when parents' rights to child were extinguished. 		Torts Nov. 12, 2001
People v. Cook
Defendant charged with murder conspiracy was properly convicted of conspiracy to commit assault with firearm. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
Wilson v. County of San Diego
County is not liable for minor's injuries because it had no duty to prevent him from running away from county facility. 		Torts Nov. 12, 2001
RCJ Medical Services Inc. v. Director of State Dept. of Health Services
State agency may delegate authority to conduct Medi-Cal audits despite federal law requiring single state agency. 		Administrative Agencies Nov. 12, 2001
Marriage of Wolfe
Community-funded improvement to spouse's separate property is not presumed gift and community is entitled to reimbursement. 		Family Law Nov. 12, 2001
Kravitz v. Superior Court (Milner)
Pro se litigant can not recover attorney fees through discovery sanctions, but may recover reasonable expenses. 		Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
James 3 Corp. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
No conflict of interest is found regarding counsel chosen by liability insurer to defend insured's trademark infringement claim. 		Attorneys Nov. 12, 2001
Cesar V. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Relative placement preference for dependent minors is not limited to reunification efforts, and social worker failed to adequately assess mother's suitability. 		Juveniles Nov. 12, 2001
Thrifty Oil Co. v. Superior Court
Gasoline station's two- tier pricing system did not constitute unlawful surcharge. 		Business Law Nov. 12, 2001
Hellinger v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Statute that revives insured's claims for damages stemming from Northridge earthquake, does not unconstitutionally impair contracts. 		Insurance Nov. 12, 2001
State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Superior Court (People)
Court erroneously denies party's motion to examine seized documents and to hear its assertions of privilege in camera. 		Attorneys Nov. 12, 2001
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