Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-35316
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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 |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-1828
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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 | |
97-35363
|
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 | |
98-55802 and 98-56228
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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 | |
A087470
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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 | |
E024110
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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 |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
F032045
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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 | |
C030969
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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 | |
A087470
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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 | |
99-7023
|
McFarland v. Childers
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent is entitled to qualified immunnity from Fourth Amendment violations. |
Government |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
98-1991
|
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 | |
98-1249 and 98-1267
|
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 | |
99CA1312
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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 | |
99-0258
|
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 | |
98-7148
|
Pittsburg County Rural Water District No. 7 v. City of Mcalester
Order |
Government |
|
May 9, 2000 | |
B130132
|
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 | |
S076167
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Cruz v. Briseno
Sheriff's deputy is immune from suit for pursuing speeding motorist without siren or lights. |
Government |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
B122889
|
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 | |
D032381
|
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 | |
B117069
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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 | |
S073982
|
People v. Snyder
Lobbyists can be criminally liable for making campaign contributions in someone else's name. |
Government |
|
May 3, 2000 | |
99-312
|
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 | |
99-1142
|
American Constitutional Law Foundation v. Davidson
Order |
Government |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
00SA65
|
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 | |
A085136
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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 | |
00SA9
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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 | |
99-5227
|
Springer v. State of Alabama
Order |
Government |
|
Apr. 5, 2000 | |
A086261
|
Lorig v. Medical Board of California
Address of record filed with licensing agency is public information. |
Government |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
96-36041
|
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 | |
98-17166
|
Sun v. Taiwan
Foreign state engaging in commercial activity isn't immune from liability if commercial activity directly relates to claimant's injury. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 2000 |