| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-6059
|
Patterson v. Spears (In re Denton)
Order |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-7052
|
Horton v. Massie
Order |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S071521
|
People v. Falsetta
Statute permitting introduction of defendant's prior sex crimes, for purpose of showing propensity to commit sex crimes, doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
|
S072780
|
People v. Dawson
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
S079764
|
People v. Fairwell
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
S080250
|
People v. Caspersen
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
95-4032
|
Rodgers v. Deboe
Retroactive Application of Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Not Required on Actions Before Enactment. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0383
|
Lee's Aquarium & Pet Products Inc. v. Python Pet Products Inc.
Aquarium cleaning device doesn't infringe on existing patent under the doctrine of equivalents. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-20205
|
Earle v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Actual prejudice resulting from insured's late tender of defense relieves insurer of liability. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
94-1115
|
McMorgan & Co. v. First California Mortgage Co.
Voluntary disclosure of privileged materials to government agency in nonpublic investigation constitutes waiver of privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0363
|
Phillips v. International Union of Operating Engineers
State law governing member/union relations isn't pre-empted by the federal duty of fair representation. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-0393
|
In re Silicon Graphics Inc. Securities Litigation
Failure to specifically plead plaintiff traded contemporaneously with defendants causes dismissal of insider transaction claim. |
Securities |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-2383
|
Buckley v. Gallo Sales Co.
Workers' compensation exclusivity is pre-empted by statutory remedies not barred by arbitration clause and housing act. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
97-0138
|
Cornwell v. Joseph
Attorney general is proper defendant in action challenging licensing requirement for hair braiders. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-7726
|
Lewis v. Unites States
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | ||
|
96-1800
|
Warn v. M/Y Maridome
Proper forum for case arising from accident in Greek coastal waters is Greece, not America. |
Maritime Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
93-4531
|
Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District
High school student's action under Title IX alleging sexual harassment survives dismissal motion. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
93-0594
|
Ashmus v. Calderon
Court can hold petition containing exhausted claims in abeyance while petitioner exhausts remedies on other claims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
94-2418
|
Ho v. San Francisco Unified School District
Res judicata bars suit challenging consent decree's race-based limitations on school enrollment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1356 and 91-1533
|
First National Insurance Co. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Notice of policy cancellation listing the wrong address is defective as a matter of law. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-0582
|
Bernstein v. U.S. Dept. of State
Plaintiff's claim that Arms Export Control Act is unconstitutional is colorable, and thereby precludes dismissal motion. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-20422
|
Vivus Inc. v. Kercso
Dispute as to material facts precludes summary judgment in action to determine who invented patented device. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4075
|
Mendez v. Gearan
Rehabilitation Act requires employer to assess impaired individual's history to determine qualifications and necessary accommodations. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-3408
|
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Failure to allege element of consideration warrants dismissal of civil RICO class action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4075
|
Mendez v. Gearan
Discrimination Claim By Denied Peace Corps Volunteer Isn't Subject to Exhaustion Under Administrative Procedures Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-3408
|
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Allegation that random insertion of 'chase' cards in trading cards violates RICO is sufficient claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-1291
|
California First Amendment Coalition v. Calderon
Limitations on witnesses' viewing of prisoner's execution infringes First Amendment right of public access. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
96-03430
|
Californians For Safe And Competitive Dump Truck Transportation v. Mendonca
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 does not pre-empt Prevailing Wage Law. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-4350
|
Lopez v. United States
Innocent store owners can be permanently disqualified from food stamp program. |
Government |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 | |
|
95-2999
|
Dameron Physicians Medical Group Inc. v. Shalala
State can cap reimbursement to health care providers below the level permitted by Medicare. |
Government |
|
Feb. 7, 2000 |