| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A072966
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Jenron Corp. v. Dept. of Social Services
Family residence, housing mentally disabled woman requiring care and supervision, isn't exempt from state licensure. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B098154
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Caballero v. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Unwanted litigation arising from attorney's negligence constitutes actual injury and accrual of malpractice claim. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A074839
|
Dilger v. Moyles
Primary assumption of risk bars suit after golfer is hit by ball on fairway. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B104954
|
Jamika W., a Minor
Older half-brother is appointed guardian after mother's poor reunification attempts, despite alleged changes of circumstances. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
C021640
|
Fontaine v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Liability based on defectively designed locomotive ladder is permitted under Boiler Inspection Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-538
|
Frost v. U.S.
Order |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1089
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U.S. v. Keys
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1323 and 96-1516
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Santa Ana v. Hernandez
Order |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-6348
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McKinney v. U.S.
Order |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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C023361
|
Kaiser Foundation Hospital v. Belshe
Health Services Department cannot be compelled to audit cost reports by hospital for Medi-Cal reimbursement. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B091396
|
Del Rio v. Jetton
Malicious prosecution action isn't pre-empted by the provisions of the Civil Rights Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
C020732
|
People v. Erwin
Warrantless search is justified after police are alerted to stolen property through use of concealed beeper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B093106
|
Daly v. Exxon Corp.
Employee who makes bona fide complaint about working conditions should not be terminated. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B094688
|
Capitola Land v. Anderson
Relatives taking care of children receiving government assistance are entitled to foster care payments. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B105280
|
Ward v. Superior Court (Beverlywood Homes Association)
Homeowner's association lacks authority to record document asserting homeowner's violation of covenants, conditions and restrictions. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
B108196
|
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Clark)
Valid waiver of liability agreement bars senior citizen's suit against YMCA for slip and fall. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B093106
|
Daly v. Exxon Corporation
Employee who makes bona fide complaint about working conditions should not be terminated. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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C021697
|
Steele v. Collagen Corp.
To establish pre-emption, defendant must prove product complied with Food and Drug Administration guidelines. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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C022700
|
Schneider v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is entitled to attorney fees in administrative proceeding to revoke doctor's license. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A073316
|
People v. Ramirez
Statute constitutionally allows alleged sexual assault victim to be identified as 'Jane Doe' at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
E017299
|
People v. Romero
Defendant's alleged mistaken belief that he was only trafficking marijuana and not cocaine isn't defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
E014967
|
Marriage of Varner
Husband's lack of accurate and complete disclosure of assets during dissolution warrants setting aside judgment. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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A073452
|
Alexandria S. v. Pacific Fertility Medical Center Inc.
Child conceived by artificial insemination by donor cannot sue clinic for failing to certify consent signatures. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-30357
|
U.S. v. Parrilla
If defendant proves sentencing entrapment claim by preponderance of evidence, gun enhancement is not applicable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-35049
|
Johnson v. Baldwin
Attorney's failure to investigate client's denial of rape is prejudicial given government's weak case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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94-15070
|
Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. Ada
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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95-70422
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The Manchester Group v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Motion for leave to vacate tax court decision is filed on the date motion is postmarked. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-36226, 96-36228 and 96-36231
|
Cort v. Crabtree
New interpretation of nonviolent offenses isn't retroactive to prisoners whose sentence reduction eligibility already decided. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-16659
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Renteria v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Title VII plaintiff cannot be forced to forego statutory remedies and arbitrate claims absent knowing agreement. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-16796
|
Williams v. Life Insurance Co. of America
No summary judgment for insurance company given issues of claimant's disability proof and benefits denial notice. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 29, 1999 |
