| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B137678
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Sanchez-Scott v. Alza Pharmaceuticals
Invasion of privacy claim sufficient when patient alleges her doctor allowed male drug salesperson to watch breast exam without informing her of who he was. |
Torts |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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F018487
|
Melton v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Though employee was fired, employer is covered under general coverage provisions of workers' compensation policy and insurer has duty to defend. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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E026398
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Neu-Visions Sports Inc. v. Soren/McAdam/Bartells
Court does not err in granting summary judgment when representations were expressions of opinion, which are not actionable. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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G020621
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Choate v. County of Orange
Court erred in awarding attorney fees to defendants in civil-rights action because plaintiff's claims were not groundless. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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A088568
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Gordon v. Horsley
Deputy sheriff may be restricted from carrying concealed firearm or making arrests while off duty. |
Government |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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S075300
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People v. Nguyen
Jury instruction that victim of robbery need not own, possess, or be in control of property taken is not harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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S078962
|
Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
No insurer duty to defend easement dispute if comprehensive liability insurance policy covers damage to tangible property on insured's land. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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B141113
|
Dallas W., a Minor
Juvenile act of mooning is not misdemeanorindecent exposure without evidenceexposure is lewd. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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F028940
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People v. Lee
|
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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F036834
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Dreiling v. Superior Court (People)
Public defender is not required to act as stand-by for individual representing himself. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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F018487
|
Melton v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
|
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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A084298
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Ceridian Corp. v. Franchise Tax Board
|
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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S076444
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People v. Cromer
Proper standard for appellate review of trial court's determination that prosecution used reasonable diligence to locate witness is independent review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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S070418
|
Washington Mutual Bank v. Superior Court (Briseno)
Trial court errs in certifying case as nationwide class action before determining effect of choice-of-law provisions inparties' contract. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | |
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F035276
|
Magill v. Superior Court (People)
|
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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B143841
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Hightower v. Superior Court (O'Dowd)
|
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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98-70982
|
Noh v. INS
Order |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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S085899
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Albertson v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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S091601
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California Department of Transportation v. Hooker
Order |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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S074941
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People v. Vasquez
Order |
|
Feb. 28, 2001 | ||
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99-901
|
Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association
Non-profit athletic association that regulates athletic programs for public and private high schools is state actor. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 27, 2001 | |
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B138343
|
American Continental Insurance Co. v. American Casualty Co.
|
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Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6674
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Boyd v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6774
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Randle v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6846
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Brown v. United States
Order |
|
Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-7089
|
Tapia v. United States
Order |
|
Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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99-10280
|
Sallis v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6354
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Lora v. United States
Order |
|
Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6433
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Weatherspoon v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-6665
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Bayona v. United States
Order |
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Feb. 27, 2001 |
