| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-35601
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Dreier v. U.S.
'Feres' doctrine doesn't preclude action against United States for wrongful death of intoxicated off-duty soldier. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-80324
|
U.S. v. Lorensten
Order |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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95-16605
|
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Otto
After settlement release under primary auto policy, insured has uninsured motorist claim under 'umbrella' policy. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
93-71035
|
Rainsong Co. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Energy Commission must make independent determination whether proposed project is inconsistent with forest's purposes. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-6302
|
Wu v. State Bar of California
State Bar counsel enjoy absolute immunity from monetary liability for disciplinary prosecution of attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
96-30070
|
U.S. v. Ely
Director allegedly causing bank to pay excessive dividends supports charge of defrauding bank. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
98-0235
|
Bazzanella v. Tucson City Court
Defendant charged with misdemeanor child abuse isn't entitled to jury trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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97-55827
|
Meanel v. Apfel
Commissioner of Social Security can deny disability insurance benefits if claimant can perform specific occupation readily available in her area. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061526
|
People v. Ramirez
Threat containing conditional language can support conviction for making terrorist threats. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061699
|
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Jury instruction requiring insurer to prove nonexistence of policy's 'sudden and accidental' coverage is prejudicial error. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061678
|
People v. Benson
Crime of 'burglary' is not restricted to theft-related burglaries, but applies to all burglaries. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061524
|
Chen v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation)
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S062027
|
Souza v. City of Antioch
Police responding to hostage situation aren't immune from liability but assume duty to act reasonably. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B099824
|
Tully v. World Savings & Loan Assoc.
Acceptance of outstanding loan payment raises factual issue of bank's agreement to terminate pending foreclosure. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B096230
|
Derderian v. Dietrick
One-year limitations period isn't tolled and expires before filing of wrongful death action against doctor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S055400
|
People v. Macias
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
|
S055881
|
People v. Monge
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
|
S061432
|
People v. Montoya
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S049304
|
Manuel Jose G., a Minor
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-99023
|
Gretzler v. Stewart
No due process violation for not appointing independent psychiatrist to aid capital defendant's insanity defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S052993
|
Ellis v. California
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S061949
|
Moreno A., a Minor
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S059135
|
American International Adjustment Co. v. Crawford
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
|
96-0295
|
U.S. v. McCrickard
Amendment giving magistrates authority to try minor offenses without defendant's consent is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061830
|
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-2267
|
Bankruptcy of Mayton
Order requiring debtor to amend statement of intention regarding collateral serves no purpose. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
C024268
|
Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
D021840
|
Wimberly v. Derby Cycle Corp.
Proposition 51 doesn't apply to reduce liability of manufacturer found strictly liable for plaintiff's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
C022430
|
Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S055436
|
Phelps v. Stostad
Costs recovery under Civil Procedure statute doesn't conflict with Labor Code's priority for allocation of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 |
