| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-17393
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Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Under Declaratory Judgment Act, district court must only explain decision to entertain action if issued raised. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-35766
|
State of Montana v. Gilham
Sovereign immunity bars plaintiff's unconsented action against state in Indian tribal court. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
96-50321
|
U.S. v. Tucker
Hobbs Act is violated by elected official accepting payment with understanding he is to exercise influence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-70774
|
State of Nevada v. U.S. Dept. of Energy
Nuclear Waste Policy Act doesn't require Energy Department to fund state's nuclear waste dump oversight activities. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B112393
|
Carroll v. County of Los Angeles
Paved bicycle path qualifies as 'trail' under immunity provisions of Government Code. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B109736
|
Taylor v. City of Los Angeles
Board of Rights Manual, allowing amendment of charge to conform to proof, doesn't conflict with city charter. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G016799
|
Yes On Measure A v. City of Lake Forest
City's litigation expenses incurred in pursuing pre-election challenge to constitutionality of initiative aren't reportable expenses. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56369
|
Gibson v. County of Riverside
State legislature can exempt county from statutory ban on 'seniors-only' zoning. |
Real Property |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-56374
|
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Canadian Hunter Marketing Ltd.
Elimination of state commission's power to review public utility's expenditures invalidates gas contract requiring regulatory approval. |
Contracts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-70984
|
Jones Stevedoring Co. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Statute of limitations period begins to run when hearing-loss claimant's attorney receives audiogram. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
G016399
|
Engel v. Worthington
Prevailing plaintiff in civil rights action is entitled to award of attorney fees. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B113884
|
State of California v. Superior Court (Glovsky)
Third party litigant is barred from cross-complaining against employer for indemnity and contribution. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B110001
|
Benach v. County of Los Angeles
Failure to disclose taped interviews conducted for deputy's disciplinary proceeding violates statutory duty and precludes immunity. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B103078
|
Shapiro v. Sutherland
Property seller has common law and statutory obligation to make full disclosure of 'neighborhood noise problem.' |
Real Property |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
F025546
|
Marriage of Jones
Spouse's failure to receive declaration of disclosure is harmless error not requiring set aside of dissolution. |
Family Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
A073596
|
Ford v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Public Utility Commission has jurisdiction over wrongful death claim based on electric and magnetic fields exposure. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
F026185
|
Pensinger v. Bowsmith
Employer must have actual knowledge of employee's specific disability for tortious termination action. |
Employment Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
96-70836
|
Saipan Stevedore Co. Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act applies to Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
C024840
|
Trinkle v. Stroh
Vending machines which give patrons opportunity to win jackpot are properly seized as illegal gaming devices. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B106209
|
Loth v. Truck-A-Way Corporation
Admission of expert testimony on 'hedonic' damages is inadmissible and prejudicial. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S057534
|
People v. Williams
Trial court's vacating prior felony conviction on own motion is abuse of discretion considering defendant's record. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
96-1134
|
U.S. v. Mobley
Order |
|
May 26, 1999 | ||
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96-16768
|
Atlas Hotels Inc. v. United States
Contract terms deprive employer of standing to seek refund of penalties paid by payroll service company. |
Taxation |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
96-16209
|
Ramirez v. Hatcher
Jury instruction equating reasonable doubt with 'substantial' doubt but contrasting 'mere possibility' doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S060985
|
Valley Medical Transport Inc. v. Apple Valley Fire Protection District
City or fire district that abandons ambulance services cannot reassert control after county takes over services. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S056373
|
Hughes v. Board of Architectural Examiners
Architect may be disciplined for wrongful conduct that occurred prior to issuance of license. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
F027554
|
People v. Pate
Parolee at large has no reasonable expectation of privacy in motor vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
B107631
|
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Co. v. Roitz
Arbitrator does not demonstrate bias by reasonably refusing to continue arbitration hearing or waive fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
S060966
|
Dawn D. v. Superior Court (Jerry K.)
Alleged biological father has no constitutionally protected liberty interest in proving paternity over statutory presumption. |
Family Law |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
A078417
|
McBail & Co. v. Solano County Local Agency Formation Commission
Denial of annexation petition is not rationally related to purposes of local government reorganization statute. |
Government |
|
May 26, 1999 |
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