| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B227606
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People v. Gutierrez
Sentence of life without possibility of parole for juvenile, who murdered his aunt during sexual assault, does not violate Eighth Amendment. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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C069365
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Michael A., a Minor
Grandmother may not challenge order removing alleged Indian children from her custody based on Indian Child Welfare Act’s inquiry and notice provisions. |
Native American Affairs |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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B227301
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Federal Insurance Co. v. Steadfast Insurance Co.
In dispute between three insurance companies, insurance company with policy covering discrimination claims must defend insured in Fair Housing Act case. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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C067498
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People v. McCoy
Court properly finds two entries into home by defendant for sentencing purposes where jury did not make express finding as to number of entries. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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B241684
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Cabana)
Hospital does not need to give patient records of communications between review board and manufacturer of investigational medical device. |
Health Care |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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B238016
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People v. Robinson
To assist in funding court operations, court must require defendant to pay two assessment fees following his conviction for petty theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2012 | |
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A123926
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People v. Paniagua
Unreliable evidence inferring that child molester allegedly took trip to Thailand for illicit sex purposes must be excluded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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10-10470
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U.S. v. Marquez-Lobos
For purposes of sentence enhancement for crime of violence, Arizona's kidnapping statute categorically meets generic definition of kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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10-55702
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Albino v. Baca
Sex offender, who was raped in prison by other inmates, cannot sue county sheriff because he failed to follow prison’s grievance procedure. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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11-35659
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Native Ecosystems Council v. Weldon
Forest Service may proceed with plan to remove trees and vegetation in Lewis and Clark National Forest to reduce potential for wildfires. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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09-17490
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Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp.
Alaskan village may not sue energy producers based on allegations that they are causing global warming via massive greenhouse gas emissions. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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B234541
|
Kandy Kiss of California Inc. v. Tex-Ellent Inc.
Fabric wholesaler, which was sued by clothing manufacturer for selling copyright infringing print, wins attorney fees after prevailing in state court. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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A130174
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Robinson v. SSW Inc.
Family of boiler repairman, who died from mesothelioma, cannot sue Nebraska corporation because they sued more than five years after it dissolved. |
Torts |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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F062859
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People v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co.
Court may not forfeit second bond posted by surety due to defendant’s failure to appear in court because bond was void as matter of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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A130542
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Matteo v. California State DMV
DMV must grant restricted license to driver who had been suspended for 90 days for driving under the influence twice in 10 years. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | |
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09-16703
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Kilgore v. Keybank
Order |
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Sep. 24, 2012 | ||
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S035190
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People v. Houston (Eric C.)
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S170560
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State of California v. Continental Insurance
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204032
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Iskanian v. CLS Transportation of Los Angeles
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204622
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In re I.J.
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204663
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County of Los Angeles v. Alternative Medicinal Cannabis Collective
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204684
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420 Caregivers v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S194628
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Vantilburg (Clifford John) on H.C.
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204038
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People v. Brittian
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S205371
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Pappas v. Slomowitz
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204211
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In re J.L.
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S204215
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Crawford (James) on H.C.
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S190230
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In re L.L. (S190230)
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S190245
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In re L.L. (S190245)
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 | ||
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S195717
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People v. Verni
Order |
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Sep. 21, 2012 |