| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S053888
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Kelly v. Methodist Hospital of Southern California
'Religious-entity' exemption under Fair Employment and Housing Act, includes hospital as entity free from suit. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B130093
|
De La Cruz v. Quackenbush
Insurance commissioner cannot revoke insurance broker's license for refusing to permit warrantless search of records. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B132850
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Marriage of Newman
Court errs in quashing California dissolution petition based on petitioner's failure to challenge foreign court's jurisdiction. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B133077
|
Cabinda LLC v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Regulations adopted by Rent Control Board, governing vacancy decontrol, are pre-empted by Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. |
Government |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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F034275
|
People v. Superior Court of Fresno County
Petition to extend accused's commitment as sexually violent predator does not make petition invalid for lack of current psychological evaluations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B136652
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Torres v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Grant of ex parte in camera hearing pursuant to prosecution's claim of official privilege is abuse of discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B139631
|
Pratt v. Gursey, Schneider & Co.
Parties stipulating to arbitration may expressly waive the right to appeal from any judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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S069596
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Hamilton v. Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
Second asbestos exposure action is not barred by earlier action for different disease. |
Torts |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B138959
|
In re Rodriguez
Counsel's motion to withdraw guilty plea, causing enhanced sentencing, is not ineffective assistance when court could vacate plea on its own. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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A083746
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Marriage of Terry
Spousal award must be terminated when recipient spouse's financial status exceeds that of supporting spouse. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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C031977
|
Mack v. Soung
Doctor is not exempt from suit under Elder Abuse Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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D032159
|
Balasubramanian v. San Diego Community College District
Additional substitute assignments that exceed job description do not entitle temporary professor to contract-professor status. |
Education |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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S008005
|
People v. Riel
Evidence is sufficient to uphold death sentence for first-degree murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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D033580
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In re A.C., a minor
Only minor named in petition may authorize destruction of any portion of her juvenile court file. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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98-56049
|
Tedori v. United States
Interest on deferred tax liability related to interest charge domestic international sales corporation is not deductible as business expense or investment interest. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B133678
|
Tenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Rushing
Labor Code Sections 4061 and 4602 apply when switching doctors if treating physician discharges patient. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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C032121
|
Rick's Electric Inc. v. California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board
Employer's knowledge of unsafe or hazardous condition, coupled with failure to attempt correction of it, constitutes willfulness under Cal. OSHA regulations. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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B137002
|
Johnson v. Superior Court
Sperm donor confidentiality agreement precludes disclosure of donor information in all circumstances contrary to public policy |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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F031112
|
Keller v. Chowchilla Water District
Pre-existing standby charge imposed by water district for water purchase is exempt from assessment procedures of Proposition 218. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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D033234
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Bonta v. Baker
Trustee's service of notice rejecting creditor claim, and not filing date, commences 90-day limitations period to file suit to enforce claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
|
G026062
|
Walters v. Superior Court
Physical evidence collected by parties does not belong to court and is subject to seizure by prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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98-35058
|
Hollister v. Tuttle
Professor may not be denied promotion or pay increases for speaking publicly against feminist criticism of male writers. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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98-0537
|
State v. Jones
Death sentence will not be overturned when no new arguments are raised to justify a different result. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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00-0039
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Arizona v. Jones
Rule of corpus delicti does not apply to preliminary hearings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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00-0103
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State of Arizona v. Sheldon
Party cannot invoke Fifth Amendment to avoid a deposition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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99-0512
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Milner v. Colonial Trust Co.
Transfer of livestock not ineffective without bill of sale. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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99-0443
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Andress v. City of Chandler
Arbitration statute that requires parties to submit to arbitration does not extend time to file notice of claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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99-0293
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State v. Martinez
Jurors may be replaced for misconduct so long as deliberations are in progress. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
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98-50610
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U.S. v. Gracidas-Ulibarry
Order |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | ||
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00-99004
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Rich v. Woodford
Order |
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Jun. 29, 2000 |