| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C047172
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Capen v. Shewry
Health and Safety Code Section 1204(b)(1) does not subject physician's clinic to licensing by Dept. of Health Services. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 20, 2007 | |
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D048574
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Cates v. California Gambling Control Commission
Summary judgment is improperly granted where gambling control commission has not shown it has complied with duty to collect funds owed to state. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 6, 2007 | |
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05-36065
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Resident Councils of Washington v. Leavitt
Federal agency's regulations permitting paid feeding assistants to perform nurse-related services are based on permissible construction of Nursing Home Reform Law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 4, 2007 | |
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05-17072
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Williams v. United Airlines Inc.
Complaint is properly dismissed because Federal Airline Deregulation Act’s Whistleblower Protection Program does not create private right of action in federal court. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 3, 2007 | |
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05-36172
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Aageson Grain & Cattle v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Farmers are entitled to attorney fees under Equal Access to Justice Act after prevailing in ‘adversary adjudication’ before National Appeals Division. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 3, 2007 | |
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05-74592
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DHX Inc. v. Surface Transportation Board
Water carriers charging freight customers different rates based on prudent business practices is reasonable and not actionable. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 30, 2007 | |
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05-16128
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Hoopai v. Astrue
Administrative law judge is not required to seek assistance of vocational expert where substantial evidence supports claimant’s depression is not sufficiently severe. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 28, 2007 | |
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06-35512
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Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Summary judgment is properly granted to USDA where it designated Canada minimal-risk country for cattle imports. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 28, 2007 | |
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03-74139
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Port of Seattle v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission improperly denies refunds for transactions involving energy purchased in Pacific Northwest for consumption in California. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 27, 2007 | |
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A113967
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Kelsoe v. California State Water Resources Control Board
Legislative intent dictates finding gas station owner eligible for permit waiver and allowing his claim for reimbursement of cleanup costs to proceed. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 20, 2007 | |
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C052237
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County of Sacramento v. State Water Resources Control Board
State and regional water boards properly apply water quality objective for groundwater bacteria as applied to youth correctional facility. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 12, 2007 | |
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05-55710
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center v. National League of Postmasters of the United States
Hospital’s claims seeking reimbursement from health plan administrator for unpaid medical services provided to insured patient are not preempted by FEHBA. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 12, 2007 | |
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B184533
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Alvarado v. Selma Convalescent Hospital
Trial court properly abstains from adjudicating class action lawsuit concerning staffing of skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 2, 2007 | |
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A113967
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Kelsoe v. California State Water Resources Control Board
Legislative intent dictates finding gas station owner eligible for permit waiver and allowing his claim for reimbursement of cleanup costs to proceed. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 22, 2007 | |
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C052260
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Blue Cross of California v. Dept. of Health Services (Molina Healthcare of California)
Dept. of Health Services hearing officer properly holds that Request For Proposal did not bar submission of identical, dual-county provider networks. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 16, 2007 | |
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05-16181
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Orn v. Astrue
In determining Social Security benefits, administrative law judge errs by rejecting opinions of treating physicians without specific, legitimate reasons supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 16, 2007 | |
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05-56341
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Loma Linda University Medical Center v. Leavitt
Provider Reimbursement Review Board has jurisdiction over Medicare provider's appeal of cost it failed to include in report nearly 20 years ago. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 10, 2007 | |
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B189886
|
Berumen v. County of Los Angeles Dept. of Health Services
Civil Service Rules do not give Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission jurisdiction to hear appeal of 'de facto' job demotion. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 24, 2007 | |
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B189886
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Berumen v. County of Los Angeles Dept. of Health Services
Civil Service Rules do not give Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission jurisdiction to hear appeal of 'de facto' job demotion. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 22, 2007 | |
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H030127
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Arburn v. DMV
Stop of vehicle is justified where officer has reasonable suspicion that driver is intoxicated because vehicle is weaving and nearly hits curb. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 15, 2007 | |
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H029347
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Georgiev v. County of Santa Clara
Home addition properly deemed incomplete for property tax purposes where it is unfinished and lacks functionality, in spite of receiving inspector's approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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H030127
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Arburn v. DMV
Stop of vehicle is justified where officer has reasonable suspicion that driver is intoxicated because vehicle is weaving and nearly hits curb. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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H030292
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Rondon v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (Dept. of Alcohol & Beverage Control)
Liquor license revocation must be reversed where Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control gives decision maker access to prosecuting attorneys' reports of hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 13, 2007 | |
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H029347
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Georgiev v. County of Santa Clara
Home addition properly deemed incomplete for property tax purposes where it is unfinished and lacks functionality, in spite of receiving inspector's approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 13, 2007 | |
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H030292
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Rondon v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (Dept. of Alcohol & Beverage Control)
Liquor license revocation must be reversed where Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control gives decision maker access to prosecuting attorneys' reports of hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 12, 2007 | |
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03-73426
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Golden Northwest Aluminum Inc. v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration may allocate to preference customers cost of acquiring power but not settlement of obligations with investor-owned utilities. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 11, 2007 | |
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01-70003
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Portland General Electric Co. v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration's actions do not comply with law where it disregarded exchange program specified in Northwest Power Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 11, 2007 | |
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A105287
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Troppman v. Gourley
License of suspected drunk driver who refused test can be suspended despite lack of proof of actual driving. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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05-1120
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Massachusetts v. EPA
Under Clean Air Act, states have standing to petition EPA to fulfill its statutory duty to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 5, 2007 | |
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C052238
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Cequel III Communications I v. Local Agency Formation Commission of Nevada County (Truckee Donner Public Utility District)
Public utility district is authorized to supply cable television services deemed to be means of communication for inhabitants. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 4, 2007 |
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