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Johnson v. State of Oregon
Application for disability benefits isn't necessarily inconsistent with a claim under Americans with Disabilities Act.
Civil Rights Jun. 16, 1999
Martinez v. City of Los Angeles
Conflicting evidence bars summary judgment on claim of false imprisonment grounded upon prolonged detention.
Torts Jun. 16, 1999
Dreamwerks Production Group Inc. v. SKG Studio
Convention organizer's core functions are sufficiently similar to entertainment company's to permit infringement claim.
Intellectual Property Jun. 16, 1999
Fairport Int'l. Exploration v. Shipwrecked Vessel
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
Bennett v. Suncloud
Statute of limitations for filing complaint for injury isn't tolled by earthquake if court still open.
Torts Jun. 16, 1999
Dyer v. Superior Court (Hasou)
Assumption of risk bars tow-truck driver's claim for injuries against motorist needing assistance.
Torts Jun. 16, 1999
Bankruptcy of Jodoin
Debtor carries burden of establishing dischargeability of judgment from dissolution proceedings.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
Bankruptcy of CFLC Inc.
No security agreement by debtor's silent payment of invoices absent bargained-for terms.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
Apache Survival Coalition v. United States
Lobbying Forest Service doesn't excuse unreasonable delay in filing suit against construction on sacred land.
Native American Affairs Jun. 16, 1999
Gilbert v. Homar
Lack of notice and hearing for state employee before suspension without pay doesn't violate due process.
Civil Rights Jun. 16, 1999
California Shellfish Inc. v. United Shellfish Co.
Defendant must be served with complaint before deposition subpoena for business records is served on non-party.
Civil Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Bank of America v. Lallana
Bank's failure to provide car owner with proper notice of repossessed vehicle's sale precludes deficiency judgment.
Business Law Jun. 16, 1999
County of San Bernardino v. City of San Bernardino
City can administer prehospital emergency services, but must follow agency's dispatch and patient management protocols.
Government Jun. 16, 1999
McDaniel v. Appraisal Institute
No trade restraint by 90 percent of work going to appraisers certified by private, nonprofit association.
Antitrust Jun. 16, 1999
U.S. v. Gila Valley Irrigation District
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Perry
Co-defendant can use evidence on own behalf even though it was suppressed in defendant's case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Bankruptcy of Serrato
Private trustee is officer of court, but not of U.S., for extending filing of appeal notice.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
Adam D., a Minor
No provision exists to convert juvenile's formal probation disposition into an informal supervision program.
Juveniles Jun. 16, 1999
Almar Limited v. County of Ventura
Boat slips are separate locations allowing county to charge each for electric utility meter inspection.
Government Jun. 16, 1999
Estate of Wathen
Extrinsic evidence is admissible to construe decedent's intent regarding ambiguous tax allocation in will.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 16, 1999
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe v. Scott
Goal of economically developing tribe through federal grant doesn't pre-empt state tax on leased tribal property.
Native American Affairs Jun. 16, 1999
Lombardi v. City of El Cajon
Officer receives qualified immunity despite omitting facts in warrant affidavit to protect identity of informants.
Civil Rights Jun. 16, 1999
Montrose Chemical Corp. of California v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Failure to plead corporation's citizenship in diversity action doesn't warrant sanctions against its attorney.
Attorneys Jun. 16, 1999
Northwest Environmental Defense Center v. Bonneville Power Administration
For system-wide marketing decision, Bonneville Power Administration needn't provide equitable treatment of fish and wildlife.
Environmental Law Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Allen
Defendant can collaterally attack prior guilty plea for absence of admonition and waiver of constitutional rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Moenius
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Avila
Defendant's suppression motion is denied since officer found drugs during valid stop and frisk.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Marriage of Perry
After supporting parent's death, all funds in living trust are subject to child support obligation.
Family Law Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Bamba
False imprisonment statute is neither unconstitutionally vague nor overbroad.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Aktar v. Anderson
California Department of Social Services must comply with federal law and involuntarily collect food stamp overissuances.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 16, 1999