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Trear v. Sills
Professional duty of a therapist does not extend beyond the patient to the patient's parent.
Torts Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
Lazar v. Hertz Corp.
Car rental companies can refuse to rent to drivers under age 25 without violating age discrimination act.
Constitutional Law Mar. 29, 1999
Draeger v. Reed
Florida drunk driving conviction can't be used as a prior offense in California.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
Casey D., a Minor
Parental rights properly terminated when no parent/child relationship exists and minor is likely to be adopted.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Velasquez
Sentence must be modified where prosecutor incorrectly and negligently advises defendant of sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Howard)
Due process not violated when victim's hearsay statements are admitted at probable cause hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
11382 Beach Partnership v. Libaw
Written lease cancellation provision prevails over lessor's option to extend after fire destroys premises.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
U.S. v. Juvenile L.M.K.
Order
Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
Mikhail on Habeas Corpus
Defendant is entitled to forfeited worktime credit under statute in effect when convicted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999