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Valdez v. Rosenbaum
Four-month suspension of detained defendants' phone privileges does not violate due process.
Civil Rights Oct. 29, 2002
Watson v. County of Riverside
Plaintiff who obtains preliminary injunction even though underlying case becomes moot is prevailing party entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Rights Oct. 16, 2002
Kang v. U. Lim America, Inc.
Employee called names and physically struck because his supervisor viewed him as member of 'superior' national origin has claim for harassment.
Civil Rights Oct. 10, 2002
Freeman v. Oakland Unified School District
Failure to exhaust administrative remedies regarding race-based discrimination claim precluded court's subject matter jurisdiction.
Civil Rights Oct. 10, 2002
Garcia v. Pueblo Country Club
Whether former employment position remained open or was eliminated is question of material fact for jury.
Civil Rights Oct. 9, 2002
Ogborn v. City of Lancaster
Code enforcement officer may be liable for conversion because he gave order for bulldozer to demolish renter's house, which had been declared public nuisance.
Civil Rights Oct. 2, 2002
In re MH 2001-001139
Procedure for involuntary commitment of patient for mental health treatment was properly followed.
Civil Rights Oct. 1, 2002
Flanders v. Maricopa County
Maricopa County is liable for civil rights violations which resulted from Sheriff's position as chief administrator of county jails.
Civil Rights Sep. 30, 2002
Jones v. Williams
Denial to instruct jury on group liability for LAPD's alleged unlawful search was proper due to lack of evidence identifying officers' participation.
Civil Rights Sep. 26, 2002
Torbet v. United Airlines Inc.
Fourth Amendment permits random search by airport security of bag that passed through x-ray machine without arousing suspicion of weapons or drugs.
Civil Rights Sep. 25, 2002
In re C.W.
Hospital must refer allegedly mentally ill person to county agency within six hours.
Civil Rights Sep. 23, 2002
Brunette v. Humane Society of Ventura County
During objectionable search of ranch, media was private spectator, rather than state actor, and cannot be held liable under Section 1983.
Civil Rights Sep. 17, 2002
The Guides v. Yarmouth Group Property Management Inc.
Plaintiff lacked standing to pursue Section 1981 action because her individual claim merged with the business' claim.
Civil Rights Sep. 17, 2002
Cortez v. County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County is subject to 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 liability in case where inmate was beaten to death by cell mates while incarcerated at county jail.
Civil Rights Sep. 17, 2002
Estate of Ford v. Ramirez-Palmer
Prison officials are entitled to qualified immunity for placing inmate with cellmate who later killed him.
Civil Rights Sep. 2, 2002
Gatto v. County of Sonoma
Party ejected from county fair for wearing vest with Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club insignia was not denied rights under Unruh Act.
Civil Rights Aug. 27, 2002
Petersen v. Utah Department of Corrections
Claimant did not establish protected opposition claim under Title VII where she did not communicate objection to racial mistreatment of co-worker.
Civil Rights Aug. 27, 2002
Paige v. State of California
External pool is not appropriate comparative group in determining disparate impact of promotional process of California Highway Patrol.
Civil Rights Aug. 8, 2002
Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Superior Court (Keller)
Manager for rental property must provide rental information about other applicants to party alleging housing discrimination based on race and marital status.
Civil Rights Aug. 7, 2002
Barden v. City of Sacramento
Public sidewalks are service, program or activity of city within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act.
Civil Rights Aug. 7, 2002
Zelig v. County of Los Angeles
Public entities are not liable for alleged violation of civil rights of decedent who was fatally shot inside courtroom.
Civil Rights Aug. 6, 2002
May v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
Non-party is not entitled to damages as aggrieved person under fair housing law.
Civil Rights Jul. 12, 2002
Bryce v. Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Colorado
Church leaders' statements regarding doctrinal teachings on homosexuality are protected by First Amendment.
Civil Rights Jul. 2, 2002
Vinson v. Thomas
Comprehensive remedial scheme of ADA precludes suit against public official for alleged violations of rights under act.
Civil Rights Jul. 2, 2002
Barnes v. Gorman
Punitive damages may not be awarded in private suits brought under Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act.
Civil Rights Jun. 23, 2002
Echazabal v. Chevron USA Inc.
ADA does not permit employers to deny jobs to disabled individuals because work places individual's health or safety at risk.
Civil Rights Jun. 18, 2002
Jones v. Williams
Denial to instruct jury on group liability for LAPD'S alleged unlawful search was proper due to lack of evidence identifying officers.
Civil Rights Jun. 4, 2002
Silo v. CHW Medical Foundation
Catholic hospital is liable for religious bias under state constitution, not state discrimination law.
Civil Rights May 16, 2002
Valdez v. Clayton Industries
Summary judgment was reversed because there were triable issues of fact in male-male sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge case.
Civil Rights May 3, 2002
Santo v. Gates
Whether suspect's broken back was caused by police use of excessive force should have been decided by jury.
Civil Rights Apr. 29, 2002