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Sierra Club v. San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission, (Califia Development Group)
Action dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies where plaintiffs didn't request reconsideration of agency ruling.
Government Mar. 22, 1999
Moreland v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.
Intent to commit harm is element of substantive due process claim by relatives of person killed by officers.
Government Mar. 22, 1999
Favorite v. County of Los Angeles
Deadline for claim against government is tolled if claimant is mentally incapacitated and conservator doesn't know of claim.
Government Mar. 19, 1999
Isaac v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance authorizing liens for delinquent utility bills is unconstitutional and ignores statutory lien priorities.
Government Mar. 18, 1999
Alvarado Community Hospital v. Shalala
Government abuses discretion by ignoring most recent statistics when promulgating Medicare reimbursement rule.
Government Mar. 18, 1999
Isaac v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance authorizing liens for delinquent utility bills is unconstitutional and ignores statutory lien priorities.
Government Mar. 18, 1999
Lehman v. United States
Federal agency starts limitations period by denying tort claim already deemed denied due to inaction.
Government Mar. 16, 1999
Valeria G. v. Wilson
Initiative restricting bilingual education doesn't violate federal Constitution or statutes.
Government Mar. 12, 1999
Fairley v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
Public Records Act's pending litigation exemption applies only to documents prepared for use in litigation.
Government Mar. 12, 1999
MRT Construction Inc. v. Hardrives Inc.
Subcontractor isn't entitled to share of interest awarded to government contractor under Contract Disputes Act.
Government Mar. 12, 1999
California First Amendment Coalition v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Public Records Act doesn't require governor to disclose applications for vacancy on board of supervisors.
Government Mar. 12, 1999
Guerrero v. Clinton
No judicial review of adequacy of reports to Congress under Compact of Free Association Act.
Government Mar. 12, 1999
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Galarza v. United States
Government may communicate ex parte with physician-employees whose conduct is at issue in tort action.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Paine v. City of Lompoc
Voir dire concerning credibility of police testimony may be limited if proper instructions are given.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Fairley v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
Public Records Act's pending litigation exemption applies only to documents prepared for use in litigation.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Pegues v. Civil Service Commission of the County of Los Angeles (Tanaka)
Court abuses discretion by second-guessing civil service commission's decision to fire county employee.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Martell v. Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center
Public Hospital must be sued within 6 months of statutory written notice of rejection of claim.
Government Mar. 8, 1999
City of San Jose v. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County (Eti)
Failure to establish good cause for discovery bars release of police personnel records.
Government Mar. 8, 1999
Mono County v. Public Employees' Retirement System
Public Safety Officers, who supervise county jail inmates, are 'safety members' under Public Employees' Retirement System.
Government Mar. 4, 1999
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union et al. v. Los Angeles Export Terminal, Inc.
Board of directors meeting of private corporation is open to the public when city is a shareholder.
Government Mar. 4, 1999
Public Access Project v. San Francisco Public Library Commission
'Sunshine' laws don't require Library Commission to hold open hiring sessions.
Government Mar. 2, 1999
City of South San Francisco v. Mayer
City not required to compensate owners in condemnation action for value of city's pre-existing leasehold interest.
Government Mar. 2, 1999
Braun v. Bureau of State Audits
Statements made in reports under Reporting of Improper Governmental Activities Act are privileged.
Government Mar. 2, 1999
Schaefer's Ambulance Service v. County of San Bernardino
Ambulance service provider restricted to exclusive operating area assigned in County's emergency medical service plan.
Government Mar. 1, 1999
United States v. Hughes Aircraft Company
False Claims Act amendment applies only prospectively to claims.
Government Mar. 1, 1999