| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-1007
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Palm v. Klapperman (In re Cady)
Denial of automatic stay was proper where judgment of nondischargeability was recorded prior to property transfer. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 27, 2001 | |
|
98-10499
|
U.S. v. Matthews
Order |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | ||
|
98-99033
|
Valerio v. Bayer
Order |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | ||
|
99-15020
|
Radcliffe v. Rainbow Construction Company
Summary judgment for defendant reversed on false-arrest claims arising out of union representatives visiting construction site of non-union general contractor. |
Labor Law |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-56940
|
Gritchen v. Collier
Citizen fails to state claim when police officer wasn't acting under color of state law in threatening defamation suit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-55700
|
Ordonez v. Johnson
Court abuses discretion in dismissing complaint for failure to timely file when petitioner constructively filed first amended complaint five days before deadline. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-56865
|
Herman Family Revocable Trust v. Teddy Bear
In case where federal district court found it lacked admiralty jurisdiction, it also lacked supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-35581
|
Pritikin v. Dept. of Energy
Private citizen exposed to radioactive waste lacks standing to compel agency to start medical monitoring program. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-36095
|
Ball v. Massanari
Amendment to benefits law applies to worker's case despite earlier occurrence of disability. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-10582
|
U.S. v. Corral-Gastelum
Order |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | ||
|
99-16458
|
Guidroz-Brault v. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
Railroad company is not liable for train accident when criminals sabotaged railroad track. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-16020
|
Center for Biological Diversity v. Norton
Secretary of Interior must explain denial of endangered species status within 12 months of petition filing. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-2180
|
Ortiz v. Norton
Court errs in granting summary judgment when genuine issues of material fact are raised by employee's evidence. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-50354
|
U.S. v. Hernandez-Ramirez
Submitting false financial affidavit in order to obtain appointed counsel is sufficiently related to prosecution of offense to support upward sentencing adjustment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-56216
|
Calhoun v. Stahl
Denial to proceed in forma pauperis is proper where accused parties are immune from suit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-1028
|
Garrett v. Stratman
Appeals court lacks jurisdiction to review summary judgment on qualified immunity matter decided solely on sufficiency of evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-7039
|
Bowen v. Amoco Pipeline Co.
Among other things, parties may not contract for expanded judicial review of arbitration awards. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-3136
|
Tonkovich v. Kansas Board of Regents
Law professor found to have had sex with student is not entitled to reinstatement. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-36222
|
Midgett v. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
Bus company did not violate federal disability law based on isolated incidents of malfunctioning wheelchair lift. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-55396
|
City of Los Angeles v. Kaiser International
Court lacks jurisdiction to hear interlocutory appeal when party failed to obtain certification from district court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-56828
|
SEC v. Dain Rauscher Inc.
Reasonable prudence is standard of care for underwriter of municipal offerings and industry standard is not determinative factor. |
Securities |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-35100
|
S.V. v. Sherwood School District
Tuition-reimbursement claim brought pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is governed by two-year statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
S076262
|
People v. Williams
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
99-70739
|
Ochave v. INS
Immigrant failed to establish past persecution as grounds for asylum where rape immigrant suffered was not politically-motivated. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
00-30135
|
U.S. v. Pierre
Because court's instructions on self-defense may have misled jury as to burden of proof, error isn't harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
44859-5
|
State v. Timothy K.
Defendant may be convicted of both malicious mischief and malicious harassment based on single incident. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
24879-4
|
State v. Dunn
Although preprinted rights forms did not adequately advise defendants of right to attorney, no harm occurred and evidence should be admitted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
46044-7
|
Monroe v. State
Trial court did not adopt safeguards to prevent undue emphasis on certain testimony reviewed during jury deliberations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
26406-4-II
|
Iron Gate Partners v. Dept. of Transportation
Access Permit not considered revoked when hearing and evidence of accident frequency was not provided prior to building median. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
25518-9-II
|
City of Vancouver v. Perc
Employer's questions directed to bargaining unit members do not amount to unfair labor practice if legitimate interest exists for investigation. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 |
