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Case #	Name	Category	Court	Judge	Published
C029377	Haley v. Dow Lewis Motors Trial court must allow plaintiff opportunity to amend his complaint to substitute a bankruptcy trustee as a party plaintiff.	Civil Procedure			May 20, 1999
D026130	Bollinger v. San Diego Civil Service Commission Police department employee isn't entitled to written notification of his right to a public hearing 24-hours before he is demoted.	Administrative Agencies			May 20, 1999
B120795	People v. Elize Defendant's convictions for assault and battery cannot stand due to failure to give jury instruction on self-defense.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 20, 1999
B125812	Estrada v. Ramirez Jurisdiction to review appeal from order imposing discovery sanctions, rests with the appellate department of the superior court.	Civil Procedure			May 20, 1999
B126555	General Dynamics Corp. v. WCAB Asbestos exposure claim could be barred on res judicata grounds if injury known at time of prior settlement for asthma injury.	Workers' Compensation			May 20, 1999
G019626	Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Smith Although injured policyholder receives payments from insurer and tortfeasor, his attorney can't be forced by insurer to act as a collection agent.	Insurance			May 20, 1999
H017471	Sutter's Place Inc. v. Kennedy Fee collection practices used to collect on bets at certain card games doesn't violate 'percentage game' statute.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 20, 1999
A072114 and A074710	Estate of Beard Set aside original settlement order invalidates order for preliminary distribution of property derived from settlement.	Probate and Trusts			May 20, 1999
A084765	Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Superior Court (McKinney) Insurer defending action is not bound by stipulated judgment entered into without insurer's consent.	Insurance			May 20, 1999
C028540	Construction Industry Force Account Council v. Amador Water Agency Agency has statutory authority to use its own personnel to complete project and isn't required to advertise for bids from outside contractors.	Contracts			May 20, 1999
B119427	Paykar Construction Inc. v. Bedrosian Creditor must apply for fair value determination on property sold pursuant to judicial foreclosure within three months of highest bid received at auction.	Real Property			May 20, 1999
98-7107	Owen v. Apfel Order	Administrative Agencies			May 20, 1999
99-7005a	James v. Scott Order	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 20, 1999
B123974	Herman v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Limitations period for seeking judicial review of termination from employment only applies if party, rather than attorney, is served with requisite notice.	Administrative Agencies			May 20, 1999
B122159	Jones v. Adams Financial Services Arbitration provision is unenforceable where execution of entire agreement obtained by fraud.	Contracts			May 20, 1999
G023528 and G023882	Matthew P., a Minor Due process rights of de facto parents are violated if they are denied the right to confrontation and the right to be heard.	Juveniles			May 20, 1999
B125812	Estrada v. Ramirez Jurisdiction to review appeal from order imposing discovery sanctions, rests with the appellate department of the superior court.	Civil Procedure			May 20, 1999
98-1008	Hon. Hilda L. Solis, Member of the California State Senate Notice & voter approval necessary before municipal water district assesses standby charge at higher rate.	Administrative Agencies			May 20, 1999
98-1102	The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Advisory Committee California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System can be used by city providing parking citation management services to another city under contract.	Government			May 20, 1999
98-1011	Hon. Robert Westmeyer, County Counsel Napa County Alternate member of Local Agency Formation Commission can participate in public hearings, but can't attend closed sessions unless covering for regular member.	Administrative Agencies			May 20, 1999
98-1004	Hon. Dean D. Flippo, District Attorney, Monterey County Prohibition of firearm in school zone applies to firearm in two parts that assemble into one with push of button and shift of pin.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 20, 1999
B108122	Hongsathavij v. Queen of Angels/Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Appeal board applies correct standard and relies on substantial evidence in removing physician from call panel.	Administrative Agencies			May 19, 1999
S056331	People v. Leon Review granted				May 19, 1999
97-15128	U.S. v. McClain Double jeopardy isn't violated by resentencing defendant within original 'package' sentence after conviction vacated.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 19, 1999
D026836	People v. Hamilton Unlawful use of tear gas weapon doesn't require that the weapon be loaded or operable.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 19, 1999
96-843 and 96-847	National Credit Union Administration v. First National Bank & Trust Co. Commercial banks have standing to seek federal court review of National Credit Union Administration's statutory interpretation.	Banking			May 19, 1999
96-1577	Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government Tribe cannot collect taxes for conducting business on tribal land since land isn't 'Indian Country.'	Native American Affairs			May 19, 1999
D024643	San Dieguito Partnership, L.P. v. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority Attorney fee award in California Environmental Quality Act action is excessive.	Environmental Law			May 19, 1999
S052399	People v. Chany Legislative elimination of substantive offense within gang statute requires overturning convictions under statute.	Criminal Law and Procedure			May 19, 1999
S056331	People v. Leon Order				May 19, 1999