| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B132500
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Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
Hospital must submit to arbitration with insurance company as required by service agreement even though dispute involves tort claims. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C035065
|
Daijah T., a Minor
Allegation of 'changed circumstances' in parent's petition challenging denial of reunification services is not limited to changed circumstances of children in custody. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B136421
|
Golden Day Schools Inc. v. State Dept. of Education
Decision not to renew government contract implicates right to fair hearing before impartial tribunal. |
Government |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D035249
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People v. Kothari
Injunction against motel prohibiting prostitution and drug activity does not apply to property's subsequent purchasers. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B132774
|
Black v. Dept. of Mental Health
Mental health patient's transfer to facility ill-equipped to handle his needs doesn't violate Unruh Civil Rights Act where placement is based on availability. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C034955
|
Jullian B., a Minor
Court errs in finding 'good cause' to reject preferences set forth in Indian Child Welfare Act in placing Native American child in adoptive home. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D033131
|
People v. Scott
Retrial on forcible sex offense not barred by principles of double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C032080
|
People v. England
If proper measures are taken to ensure fairness of judicial proceedings, trial may be conducted in courtroom on grounds of state prison facility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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H020621
|
Salazar v. Superior Court (In re People)
Criminal defendant may challenge sufficiency of evidence for penalty enhancements during preliminary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B139794
|
Nakamura v. Superior Court (In re Orona)
Uninsured motorist may not recover noneconomic damages but may recover punitive damages stemming from car accident. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D033817
|
Carlsbad Aquafarm, Inc. v. Department of Health Services
Interstate shellfish seller has no right to recover monetary damages for due process violation under California Constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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F030416
|
Jans v. Nelson
Partner who guaranteed business debt is entitled to contribution equal to amount that he paid in excess of his fair share. |
Corporations |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D034595
|
People v. Wood
Hit and run accident doesn't become 'serious felony' just because victim's injuries are serious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B128058
|
Cruz v. Homebase
Corporation is not liable for punitive damages when store supervisor, not managing agent, has actual knowledge of employee's malicious misconduct. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
|
A086725
|
DeZerega v. Meggs
Landlord who originally agrees to occupancy of premises by subtenant unnamed on lease agreement can't evict him when named lessee vacates premises without cause. |
Real Property |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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A084561
|
Ashdown v. Ameron International Corp.
Suit for asbestos related disease is barred when exposure is discovered after enactment of statute limiting tort recovery. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B129808
|
Holmes v. Jones
Text estimating fiscal impact of proposed measure should not be counted as part of Elections Code's 100 word limit. |
Government |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C024576
|
Planning and Conservation League v. Dept. of Water Resources
Department of Water Resources has duty to serve as lead agency in assessing environmental consequences of water projects involving State. |
Environmental Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D033796
|
The Cadle Co. II v. Harvey
Guaranty given by principal obligor on debt is merely 'sham guaranty,' providing no extra protection to lender. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B128058
|
Cruz v. Homebase
Corporation is not liable for punitive damages when store supervisor, not managing agent, has actual knowledge of employee's malicious misconduct. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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A088494
|
Tenderloin Housing Clinic Inc. v. Astoria Hotel Inc.
City certification of hotel's tourist units is sufficient to make tourist rental of rooms permitted conditional use under zoning ordinances. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B139794
|
Nakamura v. Superior Court (Orona)
Uninsured motorist may not recover noneconomic damages but may recover punitive damages stemming from car accident. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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97-15678 and 97-70384
|
Magana-Pizano v. INS
Alien subject to deportation after drug conviction isn't eligible for discretionary waiver but may seek habeas relief. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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S090527
|
People v. Lee
Review granted |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | ||
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99-3235
|
Chatfield v. Shilling Construction Co. Inc.
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | |
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S082242
|
Monarrez v. Haralambos Beverage Co.
Pre-Employment contract requiring employees to waive right to trial, yet reserves right for employer, is unconstitutional. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | |
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S080157
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People v. Journigan
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | ||
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S083367
|
People v. Umfrid
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | |
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C029714
|
Pichly v. Nortech Waste
Arbitration clause in employment contract isn't unconscionable absent evidence of inequality of bargaining position or one-sided contract terms. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 | |
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G021588
|
Maciejewski v. Alpha Systems Lab Inc.
No dispute resolution method will be accepted unless it's fair, prompt, and economical. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2000 |