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FTR International Inc. v. City of Pasadena
punitive damages). Having the Court conduct this massive and particularized investigation and analysis is not in the best interests of judicial efficiency. See, e.g., In re Copley, 158
Government Jul. 26, 1999
Sandgathe v. Chater
Testimony of disability claimant's physician, based on exaggerated self-reported physical ailments, is rejected.
Government Jul. 26, 1999
Maricopa Audubon Society v. U.S. Forest Service
Freedom of Information Act precludes courts from denying valid requests for information on equitable grounds.
Government Jul. 25, 1999
Maricopa Audubon Society v. U.S. Forest Service
Report commissioned for agency's advice regarding allegations is exempt from Freedom of Information Act disclosure.
Government Jul. 25, 1999
Regents of the University of California v. Doe
Federal government's agreement to indemnify state agency from litigation costs, doesn't vitiate agency's Eleventh Amendment immunity.
Government Jul. 20, 1999
Adler v. The Federal Republic of Nigeria
No sovereign immunity for foreign state if payment under disputed agreement must occur in U.S.
Government Jul. 19, 1999
Phaneuf v. Republic of Indonesia
Foreign agent must act with actual authority to apply commercial activity exception to Immunities Act.
Government Jul. 18, 1999
Legal Services of Northern California Inc. v. Arnett
Legal services provider doesn't suffer deprivation under Older Americans Act after state's grant to rival applicant.
Government Jul. 18, 1999
County of Alameda v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Franchise Act provisions don't change fee formula in pre-existing county franchises granted under Broughton Act.
Government Jul. 15, 1999
Timmons v. Twin Cities Area New Party
Minnesota's fusion ban on candidacies for elected offices doesn't violate First and Fourteenth Amendment.
Government Jul. 13, 1999
Bernardi v. City Council of the City of Los Angeles
Court lacks jurisdiction to modify stipulated judgment validating redevelopment plan with certain fiscal and time limitations.
Government Jul. 12, 1999
Pala Band of Mission Indians v. Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego (Servcon-San Marcos Inc.)
Amendment to San Diego County's general plan allowing private waste facility in Gregory Canyon is upheld.
Government Jul. 12, 1999
Holmes v. California Army National Guard
Military can discharge officer on inference of homosexual conduct after admission and without corroborating evidence.
Government Jul. 10, 1999
Evans v. Chater
Denying request to reopen is subject to review if applicant clinically depressed and unrepresented.
Government Jul. 10, 1999
Chandler v. Miller
Georgia cannot require state office candidates to pass drug test prior to qualifying for election.
Government Jul. 9, 1999
Orthopaedic Hospital v. Belshe
Reimbursement rates for hospital providers of outpatient services to Medicaid recipients must include hospitals' related costs.
Government Jul. 8, 1999
Individuals for Responsible Government Inc. v. Washoe County
County's residents lack standing to challenge ordinance requiring subscription to unwanted garbage and recycling services.
Government Jul. 8, 1999
Yamaguchi v. U.S. Dept. of Air Force
Military employer cannot avoid liability under Civil Rights Act for servicemember's sexual harassment of civilian employee.
Government Jul. 8, 1999
William R. McDaniel
Citizen grants leave for to sue to determine whether it is incompatible for politician to Act as water District victor and city council member.
Government Jul. 8, 1999
In re Sanchez
Courts lack authority under Election Act to issue subpoenas in blank or for document production only.
Government Jul. 8, 1999
HealthSmart Pacific Inc. v. Belshe
Petition challenging denial of Medi-Cal payments is timely if filed within 6 months of date decision mailed, not entered.
Government Jul. 7, 1999
Barlow v. Davis
Minority business enterprise reporting requirement of Public Contract Code is void since it is an unseverable part of statutory scheme found constitutionally invalid.
Government Jul. 7, 1999
Guy B. Meyers
Suit can proceed to determine if person can serve as director of water district and live outside district.
Government Jul. 7, 1999
Gamble v. City of Escondido
City can deny disabled elderly facility permit based on insufficient lot area and nonconformity with neighborhood.
Government Jul. 7, 1999
Waterman Convalescent Hospital v. Jurupa Community Services District
Water district's imposition of monthly, 10 percent late-payment penalty is not authorized by statute.
Government Jul. 7, 1999
Young v. Fordice
Mississippi is required to preclear changes in its election 'practices and procedures.'
Government Jul. 6, 1999
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights v. The State of California
Legislature can amend tobacco tax initiative since amendment is consistent with purposes of act.
Government Jul. 6, 1999
Raines v. Byrd
Congressional members who voted against Line Item Veto Act lack standing to sue challenging law's constitutionality.
Government Jul. 5, 1999
Kunec v. Brea Redevelopment Agency
City council has duty to explain its reasons for invoking 'rule of necessity.'
Government Jul. 3, 1999
Motorola Communication and Electronics Inc. v. Dept. of General Services
No attorney fees if agency makes timely efforts to respond to party's vague document request.
Government Jul. 3, 1999