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Delta Savings Bank v. United States
Among other things, plaintiff fails to state violation of Federal Tort Claims Act by not showing that government's conduct violates state law.
Government Nov. 13, 2001
Goebel v. City of Santa Barbara
Court correctly finds that city has no liability for inverse condemnation and correctly includes expert witness fees in awarding costs to city.
Government Nov. 13, 2001
CBS Broadcasting Inc. v. Superior Court (California Dept. of Social Services)
Television station entitled to learn names of people granted criminal exemptions to work in child day care facilities.
Government Nov. 12, 2001
City of Auburn v. Qwest Corp.
Cities not required to pay costs when utility company must relocate in order to make street improvements.
Government Oct. 29, 2001
Opinion of Bill Lockyear, Attorney General
Community college's Board of Trustees may not reclassify employee's position, which would effectuate salary increase, if employee's spouse is Board member.
Government Oct. 29, 2001
U.S. v. Mackby
Although defendant violated False Claims Act, statutory penalty and treble damages award is subject to excessive fines analysis under Eighth Amendment.
Government Oct. 19, 2001
Kimberly Assoc. v. United States
Because United States was acting as private contracting party and not in sovereign capacity, quiet title action isn't barred by unmistakability doctrine.
Government Oct. 19, 2001
Lewis v. New Mexico Department of Health
Court correctly denies state officials' motion to dismiss based on 11th Amendment immunity when plaintiffs claims meet requirements of 'Ex parte Young.'
Government Oct. 19, 2001
Abbate v. County of Santa Clara
Contractual agreement between county and sheriff's department to assign correctional officers certain prison duties did not give officers deputy-sheriff status.
Government Oct. 15, 2001
Bonta v. Friedman
State agency that paid for indigent person's medical case is entitled to recover money spent on that care from lawsuit settlement proceeds.
Government Oct. 10, 2001
Clark v. City of Lakewood
City ordinance regulating adult cabarets violates open meetings law and state constitution.
Government Oct. 7, 2001
U.S. v. Northrop Corp.
Air Force Agreement is 'alternate remedy' under False Claims Act in private individual suit against corporation.
Government Oct. 4, 2001
Haynie v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Failure to compel release of documents and tape recordings made in connection with automobile stop by law enforcement is judicial error.
Government Oct. 3, 2001
Haynie v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Failure to compel release of documents and tape recordings made in connection with automobile stop by law enforcement is judicial error.
Government Oct. 2, 2001
Recall of Kast
Fire board member who unlawfully sought to avoid competitive bidding process is subject to recall.
Government Oct. 2, 2001
Zivian v. Brooks-Hitching
Intent to live in Colorado primary factor in determining residency for town council eligibility purposes.
Government Oct. 1, 2001
City of Tempe v. Outdoor Systems Inc.
Portion of city ordinance that forbids billboard repairs is invalid because it conflicts with state law.
Government Oct. 1, 2001
In re the Recall of Lakewood City Council Members
City council's meeting with city attorney was protected by attorney/client privilege and did not violate Open Public Meetings Act.
Government Sep. 20, 2001
Finnegan v. Schrader
County sanitary district board member violated statute when he accepted district manger position before resigning board position.
Government Sep. 12, 2001
Napa Citizens for Honest Government v. Napa County Board of Supervisors
County development plan failed to take into account report of environmental effects.
Government Sep. 11, 2001
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center v. Dept. of Mental Health (County of Los Angeles)
State department denied reimbursement to hospitals for mental health services without adequate findings.
Government Sep. 9, 2001
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Where councilman owns percentage of architectural corporation, and leases offices to it, corporation's architect cannot establish separate firm to contract with city.
Government Sep. 9, 2001
LeVine v. Weis
False Claims Act imposes liability on employer, but not on individual supervisors acting for employer.
Government Sep. 7, 2001
Opinion of Lockyer
Quo warranto action is denied where no substantial evidence exists to support allegation that board member moved out of his elected area.
Government Sep. 6, 2001
Klajic v. Castaic Lake Water Agency
Agency that purchased water company must remain separate entity to sell water at retail.
Government Sep. 5, 2001
Heinsma v. City of Vancouver
City's grant of health care benefits to domestic partners of city employees is not unconstitutional.
Government Sep. 4, 2001
Opinion of Lockyer
Quo warranto action granted to determine whether board members of Florin Resource Conservation District are unlawfully holding public office.
Government Sep. 4, 2001
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association v. County of Sacramento
Measure requiring binding arbitration of employment disputes is compatible with measure requiring voter approval of limited types of arbitration results.
Government Aug. 22, 2001
Schooler v. State of California
State has no obligation to prevent natural erosion of bluff adjacent to owner's property.
Government Aug. 22, 2001
California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. v. Superior Court (McClatchy Co.)
University is required to disclose public documents that reveal identities of donors who donated money to fund university's new multi-purpose arena.
Government Aug. 22, 2001