| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S071258
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Aas v. Superior Court (The William Lyon Co.)
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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B093517
|
Broughton v. Cigna Healthplans of California
Insurer can't compel arbitration of suit under California Consumers Legal Remedies Act. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
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B104166
|
Walker v. 20th Century Insurance Co.
Convicted felon cannot recover attorney fees from insurer for breach of covenant of good faith. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
B109426
|
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Project labor agreement doesn't conflict with statute provision requiring contract be awarded to lowest responsible bidder. |
Labor Law |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
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S074850
|
Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees International Union v. Wilson (Lawrence)
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
|
B113808
|
Brock v. Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
Demurrer must be overruled where complaint, uncontradicted by admissions, alleges defendants' products caused cancer. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
A071729
|
Richmond v. A.P. Green Industries Inc.
Each distinct injury suffered by plaintiff due to asbestos exposure triggers separate limitations period. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
B121129
|
Hondo Co. v. Superior Court (Estate of King)
Uninsured motorist's estate can't recover non-economic damages after fatal car accident. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
S057133
|
Artiglio v. Corning Inc.
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S057324
|
Wells Fargo Bank v. Los Angeles County Superior Court
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S064870
|
Kraus v. Trinity Management Services Inc.
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S067485
|
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
|
S072583
|
Broughton v. Cigna Health Plans of California
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S073678
|
Galanty v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Incontestability clause in disability insurance policy doesn't override coverage limitation in policy. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
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B093517
|
Broughton v. Cigna Healthplans of California
Consumers Legal Remedies Act's right to judicial proceeding cannot be waived. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
S075342
|
Lucero L., a Minor
Order |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S075943
|
Paxton v. Stewart
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S075914
|
Schreiber v. Estate of Kiser
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S072583
|
Broughton v. Cigna Healthplans of California
Claim for damages brought under Consumer Legal Remedies Act may be arbitrated, but claim for injunctive relief under the Act may not. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
S075943
|
Paxton v. Stewart
Order |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S086385
|
Balasubramaniam v. County of Los Angeles
Review granted |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | ||
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S078712
|
People v. Southerrn California Edison Co.
In eminent domain proceeding, property owner is entitled to interest on date legal action is taken, not date of state's possession. |
Real Property |
|
Sep. 25, 2000 | |
|
A077757
|
People v. Ray
Police officers may enter unoccupied residence without warrant based on reasonable suspicion of exigent circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | |
|
S059064
|
Lane v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
Review granted |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | ||
|
C018062
|
People v. Sargent
'Shaken baby syndrome,' by itself, is insufficient for criminal negligence element of felony child abuse. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | |
|
H015991
|
People v. Lopez
Separate drug sales on two different days constitute different sets of operative facts for sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | |
|
F025304
|
People v. Harbolt
Judicial notice of appellate opinion affirming defendant's conviction is permitted as proof of prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | |
|
E016805
|
People v. Hagen
Filing of tax returns, not including embezzled money, supports conviction for filing false returns. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | |
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D025078
|
People v. Lopez
Opinion |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 | ||
|
B107640
|
Steve H. v. Wendy S.
Public policy bars action for emotional distress caused by spouse attempting to destroy parent-child relationship. |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 24, 2000 |