| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E023510
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Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Hurley
Settlement for less than policy limit doesn't satisfy exhaustion requirement under uninsured motorist statute. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B115869
|
The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development v. Musick, Peeler & Garret
Special representative has standing to prosecute legal malpractice claim on behalf of bankruptcy estate. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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D031878
|
People v. Ewing
'Harass,' as used in stalking statute, is not unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B132931
|
Dept. of Corrections v. WCAB
Correction officer's disability payment compensability must be reconsidered using correct legal standard based on non-violent legitimate personnel action. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B122779
|
Hovanec v. Van Nuys Airport Restaurant Corp.
Restaurant worker alleging unlawful discrimination is denied relief for failure to file timely claim. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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E022135
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Dibble v. Superior Court (Lewco Iron Metals Inc.)
Although arbitration award may stand despite trial de novo request, rule isn't applicable where claims are legally and factually unrelated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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H019761
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Brittany C., a Minor
Parental rights must be terminated when a child is found to be adoptable, unless termination would be detrimental. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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C029392
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People v. Allen
Requirement that person register as sex offender does not constitute punishment for purposes of ex post facto analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B106910 and B118968
|
Cloud v. Casey
Failure to establish that working conditions were so extreme and outrageous precludes employee from prevailing on constructive discharge claim. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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A088082
|
Solis v. Vallar
Order confirming a partition sale is appealable where aggrieved party has existing stake in property being sold. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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G019117
|
Eric J. v. Betty M.
Child molester's family, who owned premises where child was molested, was not liable for molestation on premises liability theory. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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G023930
|
Carissa G., a Minor
Mother lacks standing to challenge juvenile court's decision to dismiss petition accusing father of sexually abusing minor. |
Juveniles |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B125488
|
Butts v. Sands
Applying 1995 statute authorizing disciplinary action against architect, based on disciplinary actions against him in other states for 1993 misconduct, was improper. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B133053
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Garcetti v. Superior Court (Pierre)
Amended Sexually Violent Predators Act applies to people with qualifying convictions for which they received an indeterminate sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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97-56182
|
Kleve v. Hill
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S084329
|
Velekei v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S083691
|
Marriage of Massagli
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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s082111
|
Barnes v. WCAB
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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s081223
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Kaffer v. Pacific Western Bank
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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98-56445
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Conde v. Henry
Defendant is entitled to jury instruction that reflects his theory of defense is supported by evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | |
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S084487
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Global Income Management Co. v. Auto Buyers Credit Corp.
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S084109
|
Micro Technology Concepts Inc. v. Pet Computers Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S084110
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Saret-Cook v. Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley and Jennett
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S083410
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People v. Janini
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S083588
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Nordlin v. K Mart Corp.
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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S0777710
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Lee v. Technology Integration Group
Order |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | ||
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A088030
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In re David Lopez
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 26, 2000 | |
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A088200
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People v. Mora
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 26, 2000 | |
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98CA1650
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People v. Priester
Mandatory period of parole does not violate terms of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2000 | |
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98CA1716
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Carlson v. Bold Petroleum Inc.
Successors to easement entitled to continued use by terms of original agreement. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 25, 2000 |