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Bethel Native Corp. v. Dept. of Interior
When party files Federal Tort Claims Act against United States and United States files third-party action against state, state isn't immunized.
Government Jun. 2, 2000
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources v. United States (Stevens)
False Claims Act does not subject state or state agency to liability in suit by private individual on behalf of federal government.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Deboer v. Pennington
Public officials who enter city-owned property and seize records from individual city contractor are not entitled to qualified immunity.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
DeGrassi v. City of Glendora
Under California Tort Claims Act, public official sued for statements made in course of official duties, isn't entitled to unconditional defense.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Kuns v. City of Ukiah
Whether premature cutting off of family's electrical power caused fire is question of fact for jury.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Dunn v. Jurupa Unified School District
In Political Reform Act action against school board member and district, court may require plaintiff to post security in member's favor.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Hill v. City of Clovis
Government Code Section 66462 applies only where local body refuses or postpones approval of final map because offsite improvements are incomplete.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Alexander v. State Personnel Board
State Personnel Board may waive provisions of certain civil service statutes, but may not waive 'competitive examination' requirement.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
Kuns v. City of Ukiah
Whether premature cutting off of family's electrical power caused fire is question of fact for jury.
Government Jun. 1, 2000
McFarland v. Childers
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent is entitled to qualified immunnity from Fourth Amendment violations.
Government May 24, 2000
Public Lands Council v. Babbitt
Regulatory change permitting those not engaged in livestock business to qualify for grazing permits doesn't violate statute.
Government May 24, 2000
Stump v. Gates
City's right to fair trial is violated by court's admission of grand jury report at trial.
Government May 17, 2000
Bodelson v. Denver Publishing Co.
Open Records Act not violated when disclosure of autopsy reports would cause substantial injury to public interest.
Government May 17, 2000
Forest Guardians v. Wells
Arizona State Land Department properly denies grazing lease application where applicants intend to prevent grazing to promote conservation.
Government May 10, 2000
Pittsburg County Rural Water District No. 7 v. City of Mcalester
Order
Government May 9, 2000
McPherson v. City of Manhattan Beach (Highland View Limited Partnership)
Builder loses right to build under 1990 height restrictions when it fails to timely record final vesting parcel map.
Government May 5, 2000
Cruz v. Briseno
Sheriff's deputy is immune from suit for pursuing speeding motorist without siren or lights.
Government May 5, 2000
Silver v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metropolitan Transportation Authority must obtain social security coverage for employees, but is not required to force employees to participate.
Government May 5, 2000
Lear v. Board of Retirement of the San Diego County Employees Retirement Association
County employees with favorable tier status for retirement benefits are not entitled to same tier status when later hired by reciprocal county.
Government May 5, 2000
Lanagan v. City of El Monte
City council appointee may not serve as trier of fact at disability retirement benefits appeal hearing.
Government May 5, 2000
People v. Snyder
Lobbyists can be criminally liable for making campaign contributions in someone else's name.
Government May 3, 2000
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin
Federal Railroad Safety Act preempts state tort claims when federal funds are used to install crossing safety devices.
Government May 2, 2000
American Constitutional Law Foundation v. Davidson
Order
Government May 2, 2000
Kluksdahl v. Henderson (In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title)
Titles to proposed initiative must unambiguously state principle of provision sought to be added, amended or repealed.
Government May 2, 2000
G.L. Mezzetta Inc. v. City of American Canyon
Under state and local statutes, city may not enter into and be bound by oral contracts.
Government Apr. 28, 2000
In the Matter of the Title , Ballot Title and Submission Clause
Initiative, defining marriage as between man and woman, meets setting titles and summary requirements.
Government Apr. 18, 2000
Springer v. State of Alabama
Order
Government Apr. 5, 2000
Lorig v. Medical Board of California
Address of record filed with licensing agency is public information.
Government Mar. 31, 2000
State of Alaska v. United States
In dispute between federal government and Alaska, title to riverbeds lie with state if river is navigable at statehood.
Government Mar. 30, 2000
Sun v. Taiwan
Foreign state engaging in commercial activity isn't immune from liability if commercial activity directly relates to claimant's injury.
Government Mar. 30, 2000