| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-16458
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Guidroz-Brault v. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
Railroad company is not liable for train accident when criminals sabotaged railroad track. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
|
25864-1-II
|
Grand Aerie-Fraternal Order of Eagles v. Fraternal Order of Eagles
Exception under Washington's Law Against Discrimination allows private organization to exclude members based upon sex. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | |
|
S098377
|
People v. Moten
Order |
|
Aug. 24, 2001 | ||
|
99-16494
|
American Law Center PC v. Stanley (In re Jastrem)
Attorney fees for legal services provided prior to bankruptcy filing are subject to automatic stay. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | |
|
E027043
|
San Bernadino Valley Audubon Society v. Metropolitan Water District
Trial court erred in failing to require preparation of full environmental impact reports required by state environmental law. |
Environmental Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | |
|
00-50303
|
U.S. v. Garrett
Court has jurisdiction to revoke defendant's supervised release after term has expired because revocation warrant predated expiration and delay was reasonably necessary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | |
|
97-35989
|
Murphy v. Shaw
Order |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | ||
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00-50318
|
United States v. Arias
Sentencing for obstruction of witness testimony is determined by level of crime obstructed, not by guilt on underlying offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | |
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99-16636
|
Bragg v. Galaza
Amended opinion |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | ||
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99-16397
|
S.D. Myers Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco
City ordinance requiring contractor to provide non-discriminatory benefits to employees with registered domestic partners doesn't violate commerce clause, due process or California law. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 | |
|
99-56130
|
Breed v. Hughes Aircraft Company
Federal Circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction over complaint that includes patent law claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2001 |