| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D065165
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In re Tobacco Cases II
Measure for restitution in UCL claim set forth in 'Vioxx' is appropriate; restitution may not rest purely on deterrence basis. |
Consumer Law |
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Sep. 29, 2015 | |
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H040488
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Simonelli v. City of Carmel-By-The-Sea
Property owner may proceed with lawsuit against City where trial court erroneously denied her leave to amend based on improper application of limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 29, 2015 | |
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A141046
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Contra Costa Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Reversal required where worker's compensation appeals board's decision awarding employee permanent disability rating of 79 percent does not comport with approved methods for rebutting rating. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 28, 2015 | |
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A136327
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California School Boards Association v. State Board of Education (Aspire Public Schools Inc.)
Reference to adjudicatory provisions of APA in Education Code section that authorizes Board of Education to grant or deny charter school application is the result of a drafting error. |
Government |
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Sep. 28, 2015 | |
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14-35651
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Bradford v. Scherschlight
District court improperly dismissed plaintiff's underlying 'Devereaux' claim as untimely because, contrary to court's view, claim did not accrue until his acquittal. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 28, 2015 | |
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15-35209
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International Franchise Association Inc. v. City of Seattle
Franchise association unable to show likely success on the merits not entitled to preliminary injunction preventing enactment of Seattle minimum wage ordinance. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 28, 2015 | |
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D067870
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In re M.M.
Juvenile court properly assumes permanent jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act after minor's home state of Japan refuses to discuss case. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 28, 2015 | |
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S227938
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People v. Garcia
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | ||
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S228348
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People v. Adams
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | ||
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S227878
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Harris v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | ||
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S228105
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People v. Herrera
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | ||
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S227984
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Pugh (Darryl Eric) on H.C.
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | ||
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B261487
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People v. Sellner
Offender fails to overturn trial court order resentencing her to two years felony jail for receiving stolen property under Proposition 47. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2015 | |
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E062886
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D.P., a Minor
Alleged father has no right to insist on DNA test to establish paternity where evidence conclusively established he was not child's biological father. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 24, 2015 | |
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14-1563
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Ezra v. Seror (In re Ezra)
Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee may avoid allegedly fraudulent transfers where debtors' pattern of practice evidenced intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 24, 2015 | |
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13-55484
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DC Comics v. Towle
Pow! Copyright law deals blow to maker of Batmobile replicas who admittedly copied Batmobile's distinctive bat-like features and other unique characteristics. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 24, 2015 | |
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14-50027
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U.S. v. Flores
Although government misrepresented testimony and misstated law on multiple occasions, defendant could not show the misconduct rose to level of plain error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2015 | |
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B256976
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Santa Clarita Organization etc. v. Abercrombie
Express and implicit exceptions to conflict of interest statutes as set forth in water agency's enabling legislation exempt director of water agency from liability. |
Government |
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Sep. 23, 2015 | |
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B253701
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Seibold v. County of Los Angeles
In refund action, taxpayer not entitled to summary adjudication where ground lease at Santa Monica airport is taxable possessory interest and hangar might also constitute possessory interest. |
Taxation |
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Sep. 23, 2015 | |
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A139251
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Diamond v. Reshko
Jury should be told about plaintiff and third party defendant's settlement agreement and exclusion of such evidence prejudices the other defendants. |
Evidence |
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Sep. 22, 2015 | |
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08-74212
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Singh v. Lynch
Per statutory language and precedent, REAL ID Act permits background documents to serve as sole basis for adverse credibility determination in Immigration Judge's review of person seeking protection under CAT. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 22, 2015 | |
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12-16752
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Pulaski & Middleman LLC v. Google Inc.
Class action against Google may proceed following district court's denial of class certification based on erroneous 'predominance' analysis and failure to follow precedent. |
Consumer Law |
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Sep. 22, 2015 | |
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12-55995
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Jones v. Wang
Doctor not entitled to summary judgment based on qualified immunity defense where parents' version supports claim that doctor seized child without exigent circumstances. |
Immunity |
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Sep. 22, 2015 | |
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D066514
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San Diegans for Open Government v. Har Construction Inc.
Contractors allegedly involved in school district projects approved by financially interested public officers cannot dodge lawsuit by filing anti-SLAPP motion where action falls under public interest exemption. |
Government |
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Sep. 21, 2015 | |
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B256928
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Melendrez v. Ameron International Corp.
Workers' compensation exclusivity bars wrongful death lawsuit relating to deceased employee's at-home exposure to asbestos. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 21, 2015 | |
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B255131
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People v. Vasquez
Former tenant commits burglary in house he formerly lived in although it appeared uninhabited due to sparse belongings inside. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 21, 2015 | |
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13-17358
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Marilley v. Bonham
Four of California's commercial fishing license fees charging non-residents two to three times more than residents, violate the Privileges and Immunities Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 21, 2015 | |
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B263146
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People v. Superior Court (Troyer)
Alleged deficiencies contained in evaluation reports do not constitute 'material legal error' and dismissal of sexually violent predator recommitment petition was thereby improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 21, 2015 | |
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B253983
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S.M. v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, evidence as to plaintiff's sexual history cannot be admitted in suit brought against LAUSD for negligent supervision of teacher who had sex with middle schooler. |
Evidence |
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Sep. 18, 2015 | |
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A141696
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Defend Our Waterfront v. California State Lands Commission (San Francisco Waterfront Partners II LLC)
Land exchange agreement underlying controversial waterfront project in San Francisco is not exempt from CEQA review because agreement did not settle title and boundary disputes. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 18, 2015 |