| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B208434
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Harutyunyan v. Superior Court (People)
Commissioner lacked authority to continue contested preliminary hearing absent stipulation of parties. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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H031726
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Perez v. Grajales
Court improperly denies motion to confirm client's arbitration award in fee dispute with attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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06-55921
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Williams v. Gerber Products Co.
Court improperly dismisses class action plaintiffs' claim that Gerber deceptively packages and markets Fruit Juice Snacks to mislead reasonable consumer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 23, 2008 | |
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C056200
|
Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 22, 2008 | |
|
S143710
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Vasquez v. State of California
Plaintiff who obtained stipulated injunction in 'non-catalyst' case did not have to make prelitigation settlement demands to recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 19, 2008 | |
|
G038435
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The Termo Co. v. Luther (Hunt Petroleum (AEC) Inc.)
Trial court errs by applying substantial evidence standard in reviewing administrative decision related to fundamental vested right to operate oil wells. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 19, 2008 | |
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07-56060
|
United States v. Community Home and Health Care Services Inc.
Order granting summary judgment is final and appealable, and district court retains jurisdiction over pending claim by relator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 17, 2008 | |
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B205201
|
Guevara v. Ventura County Community College District
Supplemental jurisdiction statute tolls statute of limitations applicable to police officer's state action alleging wrongful termination. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 17, 2008 | |
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S143087
|
Club Members For An Honest Election v. Sierra Club
Exception to anti-SLAPP statute applies only where entire action is brought in public interest. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2008 | |
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08-295
|
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bailey
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2008 | |
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B189263
|
Young v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
Attorney fee award of $1 to defendant is proper in frivolous FEHA suit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2008 | |
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07-15227
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American Broadcasting Companies Inc. v. Miller
Court denying attorney fees to prevailing party under Section 1983 must identify 'special circumstances' making award unjust. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2008 | |
|
C058894
|
The Formula Inc. v. Superior Court (iStar Financial Inc.)
Lis pendens statutes are not applicable to notice of litigation in courts of another state. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 12, 2008 | |
|
A121594
|
Briggs v. Resolution Remedies
Trial court lacks authority to review arbitrator's prehearing order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 11, 2008 | |
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B202085
|
Larner v. Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Associates LP
Plaintiff who loses class certification motion and settles overtime hours claim retains no personal stake in litigation, rendering appeal moot. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2008 | |
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08-56672
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United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union v. Shell Oil Co.
Class action with multiple defendants is improperly remanded to state court where one defendant's timely removal effected removal of entire action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2008 | |
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B200145
|
Robinson v. Woods
Trial court errs by shortening statutorily required minimum notice period for summary judgment hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 8, 2008 | |
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A117114
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Huschke v. Slater
Unreasonable delay in notifying court of settlement warranted monetary sanctions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 4, 2008 | |
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B195862
|
Java Oil Ltd. v. Sullivan
Foreign judgment awarding attorney fees is deemed enforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 4, 2008 | |
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A119944
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Davies v. Sallie Mae Inc.
Grant of demurrer appropriate where complaint failed to state cause of action against student loan holder. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 3, 2008 | |
|
F053700
|
Agri-Systems Inc. v. Foster Poultry Farms
Arbitrator is not required to disclose representation of third party where reasonable person would not doubt arbitrator’s impartiality. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 3, 2008 | |
|
A120225
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Schaffer v. City and County of San Francisco
Grant of anti-SLAPP motion to strike is proper where statements were made in connection to issues considered by district attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 1, 2008 | |
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H031451
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Paiva v. Nichols
Motions to strike are improperly denied where defendants were granted preliminary injunction in their prior suit for trespass. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 1, 2008 | |
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H032012
|
Wade v. Schrader
Application of settlement credit is not modification of arbitration award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 1, 2008 | |
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H030806
|
Vondjidis v. Hewlett Packard Corp.
Summary judgment is improperly granted to employer who transfered former employee's unclaimed shares to state. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 28, 2008 | |
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C056200
|
Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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B202186
|
Lee v. An
Appellant's motion to set aside voidable default judgment is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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S143710
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Vasquez v. State of California
Plaintiff who obtained stipulated injunction in 'non-catalyst' case did not have to make prelitigation settlement demands to recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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B201245
|
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. ExxonMobil Corp.
Doctrine of res judicata does not apply where claims related to lead contamination were not resolved by first judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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06-35683
|
McDonald v. Sun Oil Co.
CERCLA grafts discovery rule onto Oregon's statute of repose for negligence claims arising from failure to warn buyer of pollutant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 20, 2008 |
