Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-1229
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Pierce County v. Guillen
Information collected to receive federal funding for road improvements is protected from disclosure to plaintiffs suing in tort. |
Government |
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Jan. 22, 2003 | |
02-1103
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Local measure establishing county charter presents substantial issues of law and fact which warrant judicial resolution. |
Government |
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Jan. 16, 2003 | |
00-57091
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David v. City of Los Angeles
City violated due process by delaying hearing for number of weeks after motorist's car was towed for parking violation. |
Government |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-71841
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In re Republic of Philippines
Philippine government is immune from suit regarding conflicting claims of assets of estate of Ferdinand Marcos. |
Government |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | |
02-55079
|
Gonzalez v. Gutierrez
Parent without custody cannot seek return of children from foreign country under Hague Convention. |
Government |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | |
02-35161
|
Carter v. U. S. Dept. of Commerce
Adjusted census data must be released because deliberative process privilege of Freedom of Information Act doesn't permit nondisclosure of adjusted census numbers. |
Government |
|
Jan. 9, 2003 | |
S102530
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Edelstein v. City and County of San Francisco
City's prohibition of write-in voting in runoff elections for municipal offices did not violate free speech clause of California Constitution. |
Government |
|
Jan. 7, 2003 | |
B154672
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L.A. County Assn. of Environmental Health Specialists v. County of Los Angeles
County may require Dept. of Health Services employees to use their personal vehicles while conducting regulatory inspections. |
Government |
|
Dec. 30, 2002 | |
01-16805
|
Park v. Shin
Deputy Korean consul does not enjoy immunity from employment lawsuit filed by domestic servant. |
Government |
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Dec. 25, 2002 | |
02-207
|
Opinion of the Attorney General
Videotapes made by security cameras on public transit vehicles are retained for one year; retention period may be reduced to 90 days. |
Government |
|
Dec. 23, 2002 | |
02-35190
|
Leisnoi Inc. v. United States
Motion to intervene in quiet title action is moot after government disclaimed interest in land. |
Government |
|
Dec. 18, 2002 | |
01-36112
|
Esplanade Properties LLC v. City of Seattle
Proposal to build houses on tidelands of bay regularly used by public for recreational activities is inconsistent with public trust doctrine. |
Government |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
01-55986
|
City of Los Angeles v. U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Statute confers broad discretion on Secretary of Commerce to decide if and when sampling is feasible in taking census. |
Government |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
02-704
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Person may not serve concurrently as director of county water district and director of community services district. |
Government |
|
Dec. 1, 2002 | |
01-15297
|
Cardenas v. Anzai
State is not required to distribute 'overage' from settlement with tobacco companies to Medicaid recipients. |
Government |
|
Nov. 26, 2002 | |
02-509
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Cities are political subdivision of state and exempt from paying documentary transfer taxes when acquiring title to real property. |
Government |
|
Nov. 26, 2002 | |
B157433
|
Ruiz v. Sylva
Petition seeking to recall elections officials was in substantial compliance with requirement that it must be printed in uniform typeface. |
Government |
|
Nov. 19, 2002 | |
02-708
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Volunteer firefighter may serve on board of directors of fire protection district while receiving $8 for each fire response and $200 boot allowance. |
Government |
|
Nov. 15, 2002 | |
B157850
|
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Terrell R.)
County is not liable for placement of child in foster home where he was molested. |
Government |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
98-16545
|
Lovell v. Chandler
State's facial exclusion of certain people with disabilities from its health insurance programs entitles plaintiffs to compensatory damages. |
Government |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
01-15846
|
Charter Communications Inc. v. County of Santa Cruz
County acted reasonably in withholding consent to change of ownership of cable franchise. |
Government |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
01-605
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
County can charge fee for copy of public record that exceeds statutory amount but fee cannot exceed reasonable cost to county. |
Government |
|
Nov. 6, 2002 | |
02-711
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
City officials of general law city may not be reimbursed by public funds for third parties during meetings. |
Government |
|
Oct. 25, 2002 | |
B158075
|
Board of Retirement of Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Assn. v. Superior Court (People of the State of California and Teresia O'Riley)
Court may not order county retirement system to pay restitution for crime committed by retiree. |
Government |
|
Oct. 13, 2002 | |
01-4105
|
Lundahl v. Zimmer
Court clerks are absolutely immune from lawsuit alleging they failed to enter default judgments. |
Government |
|
Oct. 10, 2002 | |
01-16058
|
State of Arizona v. Bliemeister (In re Bliemeister)
State agency that participated in litigation of case waived right to assert sovereign immunity as defense. |
Government |
|
Oct. 10, 2002 | |
02-604
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Members of National Guard are required to complete training course before exercising peace officer powers when called into emergency state service. |
Government |
|
Oct. 8, 2002 | |
C030428
|
Sacramento Police Officers Assn. v. Vengas
Officer is entitled to read and respond to adverse information within police department's internal affairs index. |
Government |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B153024
|
Village Trailer Park v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Santa Monica Rent Control Board may determine whether mobile home leases are subject to rent control law. |
Government |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
D037419
|
Giles v. Horn
San Diego County charter requires board of supervisors to determine whether contracts awarded to private contractors meet economic and efficiency standards. |
Government |
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Oct. 2, 2002 |