| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
96-1569
|
Bogan v. Scott-Harris
Local legislators are entitled to absolute immunity from Civil Rights Act suits for legislative activities. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
95-56731 and 95-56736
|
Hernandez v. City of El Monte
Dismissal of civil rights action for judge-shopping without first considering lesser sanction is error. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-55532
|
Byrd v. Guess
In civil rights action, survivors of person killed by police must show representative capacity in complaint. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
94-35805
|
Rohde v. City of Roseburg
Police report that vehicle is stolen supports probable cause to arrest driver but not passenger. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-36024
|
Picray v. Sealock
Police have probable cause to arrest voter attempting to enter polling area wearing political buttons. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-792
|
Kalina v. Fletcher
Section 1983 can create damages remedy against prosecutor for making false factual statements in warrant affidavit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
C009484
|
Kidd v. State of California
Disregarding test scores in hiring for affirmative action purposes contrary to California Constitution and statutes. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
S039161
|
Randall v. Orange County Council
Boy Scout's membership decisions are not subject to provisions of Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
96-16723 and 96-16955
|
Tiano v. Dillard Department Stores Inc.
Prima facie religious discrimination case fails where temporal mandate for pilgrimage during holiday isn't established. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
96-1866
|
Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District
No damages against district for teacher-student sexual harassment unless district official exhibits deliberate indifference. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
D025959
|
San Diego Unified Port District v. Gallagher
Port district's allocation of sites for long-term free anchorages subject to Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
G016399
|
Engel v. Worthington
Prevailing plaintiff in civil rights action is entitled to award of attorney fees. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
97-15475
|
Partridge v. Reich
Local agency receiving federal grants isn't 'contractor' subject to Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
97-569
|
Burlington Industries Inc. v. Ellerth
Employer is vicariously liable for supervisor's sexual advances, but has affirmative defenses. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
|
97-634
|
Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections v. Yeskey
Americans with Disabilities Act applies to state prison inmates. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
|
98-2163
|
Yurmann v. West
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
97-29
|
Texas v. United States
Claim for declaration that Education Code provisions don't violate Voting Rights Act isn't ripe for adjudication. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
96-35895
|
Mockler v. Multnomah County
Employer doesn't have burden of proving that it took prompt and effective remedial measures. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
95-56782
|
Vera Cruz v. City of Escondido
Officer's use of trained dog to stop fleeing suspect isn't deadly force under Fourth Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-6216
|
Barr v. National Conference of Bar Examiners
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
98-1236
|
Vento v. Colorado National Bank
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
98-6283
|
Henry v. Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
97-15778
|
Delew v. Wagner
Constitutional right of access to courts is denied if police conceal evidence relevant to private tort claim. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-15698
|
Duffield v. Robertson Stephens & Co.
Employer cannot require new hires to agree prospectively to compulsory arbitration of Title VII claims. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
95-16046
|
Oona R.S. v. McCaffrey
School officials may be liable for failing to stop harassment because asserted right was clearly established. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
A078258
|
Bell v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Employee's statements in applying for disability benefits don't establish judicial estoppel barring discrimination suit. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
96-56813
|
Nelson v. City of Irvine
Police cannot require blood sample from drunk driver who has agreed to breath or urine test. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
98-4139
|
Hancock v. State of Utah
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
98-6389
|
Bedford v. Rivers
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
98-1172
|
Holmes v. Regents of the University of Colorado
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
May 9, 1999 |
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