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Bates v. Richland
Calculation of police officers' benefits was unlawful.
Government Aug. 22, 2002
Graber v. City of Upland
Upland's redevelopment plan is defeated due to improper purpose and insufficient evidence of 'blight.'
Government Aug. 19, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Initiative measure to repeal city tax may be placed on March ballot only if it statutorily qualifies to be submitted at special election.
Government Aug. 14, 2002
Powers v. Carpenter
Electors who sign nominating petitions in support of candidates have common law right to withdraw their own signatures.
Government Aug. 13, 2002
City of Colorado Springs v. Powell
Mother whose son was killed in city drainage ditch may bring wrongful death action against city.
Government Aug. 12, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Clinical Advisory Panel may not meet in closed session when it obtains and reviews information and findings from independent medical review system.
Government Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Campbell
Defendant who successfully completed diversion program in exchange for dismissal of charges is not entitled to attorney fees under Hyde Amendment.
Government Aug. 8, 2002
Jones v. County of Los Angeles
Because county was not employer of secretary who worked for superior court, summary judgment for county was proper.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Bonta v. Burke
State entitled to reimbursement of Medi-Cal expenses against beneficiaries of real property conveyed to them by recipient of health services.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. v City of Salinas
Storm Drainage Fee is property-related fee requiring voter approval under state Constitution.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Miller v. Gammie
Social service workers who placed sexually deviant foster child into unsuspecting home are entitled to absolute immunity.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
State of Oklahoma v. United States
Disallowance of federal funds paid to state was proper because state spent monies awarded for insurance premiums for other purposes.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
Billington v. Smith
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for shooting and killing motorist.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
City of Malibu v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Mountain conservancy operated by state agency is subject to local land use laws.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Herman v. County of Los Angeles
County must meet with transit authority to provide job for officer who failed to pass sheriff's review process.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
People v. Scott
Discrepancies between petitions circulated and ballot pamphlet versions of Proposition 21 did not preclude electorate from making informed choice.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Jefferson v. County of Kern
In action against county, plaintiff is entitled to jury determination on factual issue of dates of accrual of causes of action.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Jesson v. Davis
Electoral candidates for state office need not take oath disavowing membership in organizations seeking overthrow of government by force or violence.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Great Western Shows Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
County ordinance prohibiting gun and ammunition sales on county property is not pre-empted by state law.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Nordyke v. King
County may ban possession of guns on its property, even if it results in banning gun shows.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
Frederick v. North American Resources Co.
Town may adopt regulations applicable to drilling of oil and gas wells that do not conflict with state laws.
Government Aug. 5, 2002
Filarsky v. City of Manhattan Beach
Declaratory relief is proper remedy when actual controversy exists between City and private party over whether request for public documents properly denied.
Government Jul. 29, 2002
Jones v. Polhill
Initiatives contain at least four separate and unrelated purposes in violation of state Constitution.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
In re Reapportionment of the Colorado General Assembly
Plan to reapportion state congressional districts is constitutional.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
In re Reapportionment of Colorado General Assembly
Proposal to reapportion congressional districts violates state constitution.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
Combs v. Nowak
Petitions for the recall of city officials must contain a demand for the election of successors.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
Whitmore Union Elementary School District v. County of Shasta
When county treasurer lacks discretion to invest money, investment is not subject to discretionary immunity under Tort Claims Act.
Government Jul. 10, 2002
Smith v. City of Kelso
City is not liable for damage to homes caused by landslides.
Government Jul. 8, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
A county sheriff is not considered a 'peace officer' while participating as a member of the Sheriff's Honor Guard.
Government Jul. 5, 2002
Lendennie v. Sabel
Perris City publication meets statutory requirements to qualify as newspaper of general circulation.
Government Jul. 2, 2002