Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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06-55390
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United States v. AMC Entertainment Inc.
In ADA case, theaters are not held accountable for design of facilities where government failed to provide fair notice. |
Civil Rights |
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Dec. 8, 2008 | |
A117071
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Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act does not require testing accommodations for learning and reading-related disabilities. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 28, 2008 | |
B195853
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Dominguez v. Washington Mutual Bank
Complaint alleging sexual orientation discrimination is timely under equitable exception to deadline where co-worker continues harassing behavior. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
06-15967
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Rouse v. U.S. Dept. of State
Statute of limitations bars suit against U.S. Dept. of State for alleged Privacy Act violations. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 25, 2008 | |
D050881
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Surrey v. Truebeginnings
Plaintiff did not have standing to sue matchmaking service for discriminatory practices where no purchase was made. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 19, 2008 | |
06-55817
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Torres v. City of Los Angeles
Court errs in dismissing civil rights action against officers who 'reasonable jury could conclude' lacked probable cause to arrest plaintiff. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 14, 2008 | |
A117071
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Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act does not require testing accommodations for learning and reading-related disabilities. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 31, 2008 | |
07-35974
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Porter v. Osborn
Culpability of state trooper who shoots suspect during roadside investigation must be measured under more stringent 'purpose to harm' standard. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 21, 2008 | |
07-17272
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Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. v. Napolitano
Legal Arizona Workers Act, which sanctions employers for hiring illegal aliens through revocation of business licenses, is not preempted by federal law. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 18, 2008 | |
05-15725
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Villegas v. Gilroy Garlic Festival Association
City is not liable in civil rights action brought by motorcycle members excluded from Gilroy Garlic Festival for violating dress code. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 4, 2008 | |
05-56118
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Mendez v. County of San Bernardino
Plaintiff who lost son in police shooting fails to show county was negligent in failing to train officers. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 28, 2008 | |
07-55469
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L.M. v. Capistrano Unified School District
District court improperly finds procedural violation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act significantly restricted parents' right to participate in autistic child's education. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 19, 2008 | |
06-56468
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Miller v. California Speedway Corp.
DOJ regulation requires that wheelchair areas provide comparable lines of sight over standing spectators. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 11, 2008 | |
06-16665
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Lukovsky v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrimination claims alleging preferential hiring are barred by statute of limitations where accrual occurred when plaintiffs became aware of injury. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 8, 2008 | |
A106199
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Californians for Disability Rights v. Mervyn's
Retailer does not meet duty to remove architectural barriers to access in existing stores by opening distant, accessible stores. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | |
06-55519
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Harper v. City of Los Angeles
Verdict finding that constitutional rights of former LAPD officers implicated in 'Rampart Scandal' were violated is upheld as supported by substantial evidence. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
06-56385
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Molski v. Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery LLC
Defendant has burden to prove 'readily achievable' barriers to access threaten historical significance of winery. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 10, 2008 | |
S144492
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Manta Management Corp. v. City of San Bernardino
City is not liable for nightclub's lost profits where court breaks chain of causation by issuing injunction pursuant to unconstitutional zoning ordinance. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
07-55282
|
Quon v. Arch Wireless Operating Co.
Court deems wireless text message service to be 'electronic communications service' violating Stored Communications Act when message transcripts are supplied to employer. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 19, 2008 | |
06-15964
|
Gribben v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Comparative evidence is not required to prove whether disabled driver's impairment substantially limited his ability to perform activities for employer UPS. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 17, 2008 | |
A118499
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Wilson v. Murillo
Individual exercising rights under Americans with Disabilities Act may bring retaliation action after restaurant denies him service. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 12, 2008 | |
F053239
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Coronado v. Cobblestone Village Community Rentals
Court finds no statutory violation where wheelchair- bound quadriplegic is injured in private residential apartment complex due to lack of ramp. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 6, 2008 | |
A115535
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U.S. Western Falun Dafa Association v. Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Where each of defendant's events were expressive, First Amendment bars government from compelling defendant to include plaintiff in events. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 2, 2008 | |
05-56901
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Beck v. City of Upland
Summary judgment for city police officers is improper where qualified immunity and California statutory immunity do not protect them. |
Civil Rights |
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May 29, 2008 | |
06-1431
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CBOCS West Inc. v. Humphries
42 U.S.C. Section 1981 encompasses retaliation claims. |
Civil Rights |
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May 27, 2008 | |
S139762
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Yount v. City of Sacramento
Plaintiff's civil claim arising from police officer's use of deadly force is not barred. |
Civil Rights |
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May 20, 2008 | |
05-35647
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Garcia v. Brockway
Untimely lawsuit filed under Fair Housing Act is properly dismissed where prejudice to defendant must be considered. |
Civil Rights |
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May 14, 2008 | |
05-56439
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Doran v. 7-Eleven Inc.
ADA plaintiff has standing to sue for injunctive relief for all barriers in 7-Eleven store pertaining to his specific disability. |
Civil Rights |
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May 5, 2008 | |
S144492
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Manta Management Corp. v. City of San Bernardino
City is not liable for nightclub's lost profits where court breaks chain of causation by issuing injunction pursuant to unconstitutional zoning ordinance. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 25, 2008 | |
06-15841
|
Budnick v. Town of Carefree
Town did not violate Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 where potential residents are senior citizens, and age is not ‘disability.’ |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 12, 2008 |