Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B202409
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Dimon v. County of Los Angeles
As charter county, Los Angeles has exclusive authority to regulate compensation and employment conditions through collective bargaining agreement adopted by resolution. |
Government |
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Sep. 18, 2008 | |
05-56076
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Sprint Telephony PCS v. County of San Diego
Local ordinance imposing requirements for wireless facilities does not prohibit Sprint's provision of services in violation of Telecommunications Act. |
Government |
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Sep. 12, 2008 | |
F054515
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In re Estevez
California courts retain jurisdiction over habeas corpus matters involving inmate medical care, and receiver is proper party to such actions. |
Government |
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Sep. 9, 2008 | |
D052744
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County of San Diego v. Bowen
Post-Election Manual Tally Requirements issued by Secretary of State are subject to APA requirements. |
Government |
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Sep. 3, 2008 | |
E042772
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City of Corona v. Naulls
Medical marijuana dispensary is deemed nuisance per se due to failure to comply with city's various procedural requirements. |
Government |
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Aug. 29, 2008 | |
A116389
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Kreutzer v. City and County of San Francisco
Physician classified as exempt from civil service is not entitled to civil service protections following release, even if duties apparently negate exemption. |
Government |
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Aug. 28, 2008 | |
A116078
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Arntz Builders v. City of Berkeley
Builder who has already complied with contractually mandated claims procedure need not present additional statutory claim before filing lawsuit against city. |
Government |
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Aug. 27, 2008 | |
07-35096
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Stubbs-Danielson v. Astrue
Presumption of disability does not apply where applicant seeks reinstatement of benefits more than one year after non-medical termination. |
Government |
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Aug. 25, 2008 | |
F054515
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In re Estevez
California courts retain jurisdiction over habeas corpus matters involving inmate medical care, and receiver is proper party to such actions. |
Government |
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Aug. 17, 2008 | |
08-35209
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Lemons v. Bradbury
State's method for verifying referendum petition signatures may vary from election vote verification. |
Government |
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Aug. 14, 2008 | |
A117817
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In re Establishment of The Eureka Reporter
Free newspaper is not 'newspaper of general circulation' under Government Code Section 6000 where readers contribute money to offset home delivery costs. |
Government |
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Aug. 5, 2008 | |
H031714
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Los Altos Golf and Country Club v. County of Santa Clara
Payment 'under protest' is necessary before pursuing claim to refund fees paid for city's sewer service. |
Government |
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Jul. 29, 2008 | |
S136468
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Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority fails to show countywide assessment is 'proportionate special benefit' satisfying requirements of Proposition 218. |
Government |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
07-202
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Opinion of Brown
Former members may receive paid health benefits from water district if they served on legislative body and received benefits before January 1, 1994. |
Government |
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Jul. 14, 2008 | |
E040778
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Laabs v. City of Victorville
Summary judgment for defendant is proper where there is no evidence that plaintiff's injuries were caused by dangerous condition of public property. |
Government |
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Jul. 9, 2008 | |
B199196
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Stathoulis v. City of Montebello
In light of circumstances contributing to plaintiff's fall due to dangerous condition, city cannot escape liability by claiming potholes are trivial defects. |
Government |
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Jul. 2, 2008 | |
D048743
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County of San Diego v. State of California
Writ of mandate against State is vacated where order directing Legislature to appropriate funds violates separation of powers doctrine. |
Government |
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Jul. 2, 2008 | |
07-206
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Opinion of Brown
Where petition for incorporation sets forth boundaries of proposed incorporation, Local Agency Formation Commissions are authorized to enlarge those boundaries. |
Government |
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Jul. 1, 2008 | |
07-302
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Opinion of Brown
Park rangers employed by district hold peace officer powers statewide but only when performing primary duties or under specified circumstances. |
Government |
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Jun. 30, 2008 | |
E040778
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Laabs v. City of Victorville
Summary judgment for defendant is proper where there is no evidence that plaintiff's injuries were caused by dangerous condition of public property. |
Government |
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Jun. 16, 2008 | |
07-214
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Allison Engine Co. Inc. v. United States
Under False Claims Act, plaintiff must prove defendant intended that false statement be material to Government's decision to pay false claim. |
Government |
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Jun. 10, 2008 | |
C055327
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California Correctional Peace Officers' Association v. Schwarzenegger
Governor does not exceed his powers in declaring state of emergency based on prison overcrowding. |
Government |
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Jun. 5, 2008 | |
07-903
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Opinion of Brown
Whether City Council member may serve simultaneously as Director of Water Replenishment District presents substantial factual and legal questions warranting judicial resolution. |
Government |
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May 29, 2008 | |
06-802
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Opinion of Brown
County need not obtain permission from public officials before transmitting database of property-related information over limited-access network. |
Government |
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May 23, 2008 | |
07-208
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Opinion of Brown
Names of officers involved in critical incident must be disclosed unless public interest is better served by nondisclosure. |
Government |
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May 21, 2008 | |
C055614
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California Highway Patrol v. Superior Court (Walker)
Government Code confers only discretionary authority on law enforcement to impound vehicle of individual arrested for driving with suspended license. |
Government |
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May 12, 2008 | |
07-313
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Opinion of Brown
City council member may be paid fee where he is only certified drug tester in immediate area who is available to perform test. |
Government |
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May 9, 2008 | |
06-10316
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U.S. v. Chapman
Double Jeopardy Clause of Fifth Amendment does not bar government's appeal, but dismissal of indictment is still proper. |
Government |
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May 7, 2008 | |
A114956
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Bay Area Cellular Telephone Co. v. City of Union City
City's fee on telephone lines to fund 911 emergency system is special tax requiring approval by two-thirds vote under Proposition 218. |
Government |
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May 1, 2008 | |
G038349
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State of California v. Hamby
School district employees who act in course of their employment and on school district’s behalf are not proper defendants under CFCA. |
Government |
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Apr. 29, 2008 |