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Julian Volunteer Fire Co. Assn. v. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire
Claims were barred because plaintiffs unreasonably delayed in prosecuting their lawsuit and delay prejudiced the parties and the general public. 		Government 4DCA/1 Apr. 1, 2021
Senior Disability Action v. Weber
Secretary of State of California had no mandatory duty to designate certain offices as voter registration agencies under National Voter Registration Act. 		Government 1DCA/3 Mar. 24, 2021
City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Wong)
Dangerous condition of public property under Government Code Section 835 does not extend liability to members of public whose alleged injuries do not arise from using property at issue. 		Government 2DCA/4 Mar. 22, 2021
County of Los Angeles Department of Health v. Superior Court (California Restaurant Association)
While no study specifically demonstrated that outdoor dining contributed to the spread of COVID-19, there was a rational basis to believe that it does. 		Government 2DCA/4 Mar. 3, 2021
Daneshmand v. City of San Juan Capistrano
Substantial evidence supported trial court's finding that defendant did not waive protections of Government Claims Act, in particular Government Code Section 911.2. 		Government 4DCA/3 Feb. 18, 2021
Tansavatdi v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
While city was entitled to design immunity defense under Government Code Section 830.6, it was not precluded from liability for its failure to warn about dangerous condition. 		Government 2DCA/4 Feb. 3, 2021
Self v. Cher-AE Heights Indian Community
Congress has not abrogated tribal immunity for a suit to establish a public easement. 		Government 1DCA/5 Jan. 28, 2021
Modification: City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities
Trial court incorrectly concluded that the term 'local government' as used in Article XIII C, Section 2(d) of the California Constitution includes the electorate. 		Government 5DCA Jan. 5, 2021
Hall v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
District court properly denied plaintiff's request for preliminary injunction seeking to bar Department of Agriculture from denying plaintiff's relief request under Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 		Government 9th Jan. 4, 2021
N.G. v. County of San Diego
Trial court was within its discretion to conclude that petitioner did not establish mistake or excusable neglect to support her petition for relief from claim filing requirement. 		Government 4DCA/1 Dec. 30, 2020
City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities
Trial court incorrectly concluded that the term 'local government' as used in Article XIII C, Section 2(d) of the California Constitution includes the electorate. 		Government 5DCA Dec. 21, 2020
Hipsher v. Los Angeles County Employees Retirement
Plaintiff's pension rights may properly be modified due to condition subsequent of commission of job- related felony. 		Government 2DCA/4 Dec. 17, 2020
Denny v. Arntz
Trial court properly sustained demurrer because plaintiff's allegation that ballot materials were not fair and impartial failed to state a claim as a post-election contest under Elections Code Section 16100. 		Government 1DCA/2 Oct. 16, 2020
Chaplin v. State Personnel Board
Employees' failure to appeal within 30 days made employer's disciplinary action final and employer was prohibited from withdrawing it and initiating new adverse action. 		Government 1DCA/1 Sep. 25, 2020
U.S. v. State of Washington
HB 1723 falls within 40 U.S.C. Section 3172's waiver of federal government's immunity from state workers' compensation laws and thus did not violate doctrine of intergovernmental immunity. 		Government 9th Aug. 20, 2020
Granny Purps, Inc. v. County of Santa Cruz
Plaintiff alleged that its cultivation and possession of marijuana were fully compliant with state laws; thus, marijuana seized was not contraband, and plaintiff could assert valid claim seeking its return. 		Government 6DCA Aug. 7, 2020
Legislature of the State of California v. Padilla
Courts may inherently reform statutory deadlines to effectuate Legislature's intent in lieu of nullification where compliance is impossible. 		Government CASC Jul. 20, 2020
Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach
Private real estate developer obtained statutory vested rights under Government Code Section 66498.1 regarding waterfront development project against City. 		Government 2DCA/3 Jul. 13, 2020
McGirt v. Oklahoma
Under Major Crimes Act, only federal government, not State, may prosecute Indians for major crimes committed in Indian country. 		Government USSC Jul. 10, 2020
Sharp v. Murphy
Judgment of Tenth Circuit was affirmed for reasons stated in 'McGirt v. Oklahoma.' 		Government USSC Jul. 10, 2020
Petrovich Development Co., LLC v. City of Sacramento
City Council's decision was biased and did not grant fair hearing to applicant because council member advocated against approval. 		Government 3DCA May 12, 2020
Kelly v. U.S.
Because defendants' scheme did not aim to obtain money or property, they could not have violated federal-program fraud or wire fraud laws. 		Government USSC May 8, 2020
County of Humboldt v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Humboldt County
Superior court order resolving de novo appeal in unlimited civil mater under Government Code 53069.4 is a final judgment appealable to an intermediate appellate court. 		Government 1DCA/1 Mar. 13, 2020
Lincoln Unified School Dist. v. Superior Court (Jones)
Petitioner's reason to justify relief from claim presentation requirement must have been the same reason advanced in the underlying application. 		Government 3DCA Mar. 5, 2020
Ford v. Saul
Administrative law judge did not err in rejecting claimant's treating physician's opinion because it was inconsistent with his own notes and claimant's activity level. 		Government 9th Feb. 21, 2020
Becerra v. Superior Court
Senate Bill 1421 amended the California Public Records Act to mandate disclosure of all law enforcement personnel records held by any public agency, including the California Department of Justice. 		Government 1DCA/3 Feb. 3, 2020
People ex rel. Lacey v. Robles
Government Code Section 1099 precludes an individual from simultaneously serving as director of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California and as mayor of a WRD client city. 		Government 2DCA/5 Jan. 31, 2020
San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing
Under Government Code Section 1092, only parties to contract at issue have right to sue to avoid contract allegedly made in violation of Section 1090; thus, plaintiff lacked standing. 		Government CASC Dec. 27, 2019
Citizens for Positive Growth & Preservation v. City of Sacramento
A city's development plan facially comports with Government Code Section 65300.5 if it is internally consistent; challengers must bring an as-applied challenge when the city actually deviates from the plan. 		Government 3DCA Dec. 20, 2019
Riley v. Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office immune from liability for injuries arising from vehicular pursuit, because Sheriff had in place policy regarding such pursuits that included required training. 		Government 1DCA/5 Dec. 19, 2019
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