Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G016875
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Trear v. Sills
Professional duty of a therapist does not extend beyond the patient to the patient's parent. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A077911
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Yu v. Signet Bank/Virginia
Virginia doesn't have jurisdiction over its bank's credit card debt collection activities where debtor's only tie to Virginia is the credit card. |
Banking |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G021136
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Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Inc. v. Wiz Technology Inc.
Law firm can only be disqualified for conflict of interest if it possesses confidential attorney-client information from party seeking disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A080439 and A080767
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Lazar v. Hertz Corp.
Car rental companies can refuse to rent to drivers under age 25 without violating age discrimination act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C027768
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Draeger v. Reed
Florida drunk driving conviction can't be used as a prior offense in California. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
E021529
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G.E. Engine Maintenance/Electric Insurance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Driving on street with trucks and vans doesn't meet 'special risk' exception to workers' compensation law's 'coming and going' rule. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A078285
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Campbell v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Suit for wrongful death should be brought by plaintiffs in country where aircraft accident occurred, as long as remedy is available there. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G018307
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Bierbower v. FHP Inc.
Date discrepancy regarding alleged sexual harassment isn't evidence of malice for purposes of avoidance of "common interest" privilege against defamation. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
F030405
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Dry Creek Citizens v. Tulare County
Description of water diversion elements in Environmental Impact Report for surface mining operation complies with California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A081471
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Vikco Insurance Services Inc. v. Ohio Indemnity Company
Statute requiring 120 days notice of termination doesn't apply when written contract contains clause to the contrary. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
D031252
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Casey D., a Minor
Parental rights properly terminated when no parent/child relationship exists and minor is likely to be adopted. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B118432
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People v. Velasquez
Sentence must be modified where prosecutor incorrectly and negligently advises defendant of sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B114453
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Tilley v. Schulte
Under the 'firefighter's rule,' a psychiatrist, whose patient shot a policeman, isn't liable to the policeman for negligent care. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C030215
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Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services v. Dana C.
Mother whose parental rights to another child had been severed and who hadn't addressed relevant problem not entitled to reunification services. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
H018530
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People v. Superior Court (Howard)
Due process not violated when victim's hearsay statements are admitted at probable cause hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C028694
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State Farm Fire & Casualty Company v. Pietak
Party is entitled to relief when failure to file compulsory cross-complaint is due to attorney's reasonable mistake. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
H017604
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People v. Fernandez
Failure to meet notice requirement of Mentally Disordered Offender statute doesn't result in automatic release of prisoner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C030655 and C030654
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People v. One 1984
Court has discretion to return vehicle impounded for driving without a valid license when statute provides that vehicles are "subject to" forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G018485
|
11382 Beach Partnership v. Libaw
Written lease cancellation provision prevails over lessor's option to extend after fire destroys premises. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-50312
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U.S. v. Juvenile L.M.K.
Order |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | ||
F026945
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People v. West
Insufficient proof of defendant having received two prior determinate sentences for sexually violent offenses, precludes finding that defendant is sexual violent predator. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B120456
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Fairview Neighbors v. County of Ventura (Transit Mixed Concrete Co.)
Environmental Impact Report provides adequate traffic analysis for expansion of mining operation under California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C029825
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Joel T., a Minor
Reunification services after removal of minors are necessary after parent received family maintenance services for 18 months before minors' removal. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B118282
|
Carson Harbor Village Ltd. v. City of Carson Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Administrative record reflects substantial evidence to support rent increase approved by Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
D028216
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People v. Goslar
Vehicular manslaughter statute with different blood alcohol levels required for conviction depending on individual's age isn't void for vagueness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
E022250
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People v. Parra
Proof of intent to sell illegal drugs doesn't require defendant to have intent to sell personally, only intent that drugs are sold. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A078486
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Toigo v. Town of Ross
Subdivision developer's action isn't ripe for review where developer hasn't made effort to compromise with town after permit denied. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B115365
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People v. Wilborn
Failure of court to question prospective jurors regarding racial bias deprives defendant of a fair and impartial jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B123311
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Mikhail on Habeas Corpus
Defendant is entitled to forfeited worktime credit under statute in effect when convicted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G021244
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People v. Rangel
Ordering a diagnostic evaluation by the California Youth Authority, for sentencing purposes, is within trial court's discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |