| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-55430
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Smith v. McGlothlin
Two-hour delay while school official searches students suspected of smoking is not unreasonable. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-16046
|
Oona R.S. v. McCaffrey
School officials may be liable for failing to stop harassment because asserted right was clearly established. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S062749
|
Yeaw v. Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America is not prohibited from excluding girls from membership under Unruh Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
96-36150
|
Rendish v. City of Tacoma
City Attorney's anti-discrimination suit against her employer isn't entitled to First Amendment protection. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
D025434
|
Bradley v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's action against medical board is time-barred and other defendants are entitled to immunity. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
96-35156
|
Sweaney v. Ada County, Idaho
In 1993, parent had no clear right to strike child with belt without criminal exposure. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
96-15060
|
Morse v. North Coast Opportunities Inc.
Local 'Head Start' program's parents council isn't subject to liability for violations in approving employee's discharge. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
C023607
|
Yeaw v. Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America is not prohibited from excluding girls from membership under Unruh Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
94-16508
|
Ram v. Rubin
Officials aren't entitled to summary judgment for qualified immunity for taking children after unconfirmed abuse allegations. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
95-35041 and 95-35185
|
Peterson v. Minidoka County School District No. 331
Principal's reassignment based on decision to home school children is violation of free exercise of religion. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
97-0816
|
Spence v. Mendoza
Confined prisoner must exhaust administrative remedies before filing civil rights action. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
A074012 and A075621
|
Hankins v. El Torito Restaurants Inc.
Restaurant policy barring customer use of ground floor restroom violates civil rights of disabled patrons. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-36191
|
Johnson v. State of Oregon
Application for disability benefits isn't necessarily inconsistent with a claim under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-651
|
Gilbert v. Homar
Lack of notice and hearing for state employee before suspension without pay doesn't violate due process. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-55073
|
Lombardi v. City of El Cajon
Officer receives qualified immunity despite omitting facts in warrant affidavit to protect identity of informants. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-35780, 96-35781, 96-35782, 96-35783 and 35784
|
Harris v. Roderick
'Special rules of engagement' based on federal agents' lies don't support qualified immunity for shooting suspect. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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95-16656
|
Aloha Islandair Inc. v. Tseu
Pilot is entitled to protection of state law from employment discrimination based on physical disability. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
|
A078258
|
Bell v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Employee's statements in applying for disability benefits don't establish judicial estoppel barring discrimination suit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
|
96-15934
|
Zamarripa v. City of Mesa
State criminal court's determination confession was voluntary is not final and doesn't bar further litigation |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
94-56584
|
Liston v. County of Riverside
No qualified immunity for officer who doesn't mention property's sale signs in search warrant affidavit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-16976
|
Knox v. Southwest Airlines
Police have no immunity for trespass arrest of passenger, told to leave airport, who wants their identification. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
95-56866
|
Martinez v. Newport Beach City
In money civil rights suit, abstention improper if state proceedings initiated at district court's behest. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
97-282
|
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton
Employers are vicariously liable under Title VII for sexual harassment of employees by supervisors. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
95-35979
|
Margolis v. Ryan
Alleged errors by state trial court don't support conspiracy claim under federal civil rights laws. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
95-16909, 95-16911 and 96-15553
|
Ngo v. Reno Hilton Resort Corp.
Intentional discrimination, without more, doesn't support punitive damages award under Title VII. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
95-56782
|
Vera Cruz v. City of Escondido
Officer's use of trained dog to stop fleeing suspect isn't deadly force under Fourth Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
96-568
|
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services
Sex discrimination consisting of same-sex sexual harassment is actionable under Title VII. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
96-3110
|
Jenkins v. MCI Telecommunications Corp.
Terminated employee fails to meet minimum burden to establish prima facie case of discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
95-16704
|
Henry v. The County of Shasta
Post-event evidence is admissible to prove municipal policy or custom of unconstitutional treatment of arrestees. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
95-35041
|
Peterson v. Minidoka County School
Principal's reassignment based on decision to home school children is violation of free exercise of religion. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 |
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