| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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16-341
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TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Food Brands Group LLC
Order |
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Dec. 15, 2016 | ||
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S237379
|
People v. Rodas
Did the trial court violate defendant's right to due process by failing to suspend proceedings after his attorney declared a doubt as to his competence? |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | ||
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E064243
|
People v. Evans
Offender obtains relief under 'In re Estrada' involving sentencing enhancement based on felony drug conviction that had been reclassified a misdemeanor under Prop. 47. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | |
|
S222211
|
Raceway Ford Cases
Automobile dealership's practice of backdating finance contracts with customers does not violate Automobile Sales Finance Act. |
Consumer Law |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | |
|
S212800
|
Orange Citizens for Parks and Recreation v. S.C. (Milan Rei IV)
Listing of property as 'open space' in city's general plan invalidates 1973 decision to designate property as 'low density,' as clerical error resulted in failure to ever update city records of change. |
Government |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | |
|
B270796
|
Veera v. Banana Republic LLC
Plaintiffs may proceed with class action filed against Banana Republic for allegedly luring customers into the store by deceptively advertising 40 percent discount. |
Consumer Law |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | |
|
F070832
|
Gonzales v. City of Atwater
In wrongful death suit alleging dangerous condition of intersection, city successfully reverses judgment against it based on design immunity defense. |
Immunity |
|
Dec. 15, 2016 | |
|
C071882
|
Mendoza v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Borrower does not have standing to challenge alleged irregularities in securitization of her loan because her allegations suggest assignment was voidable rather than void. |
Banking |
|
Dec. 14, 2016 | |
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D069313
|
Beach Break Equities v. Lowell
Failure to file affirmative action requesting relief after judgment resulting in eviction is reversed does not constitute waiver of right to restitution. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 14, 2016 | |
|
14-16840
|
Silvester v. Harris
California's application of full 10-day 'cooling off' period for subsequent gun purchasers constitutes reasonable safety precaution for all firearm purchasers and does not violate the Second Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 14, 2016 | |
|
B269663
|
In re D.R.
Court errs in not ordering adoption as juvenile's permanent plan, resulting in reversal of order of legal guardianship. |
Juveniles |
|
Dec. 14, 2016 | |
|
B268298
|
Southern California Gas Co. v. Flannery
Belated interpleader answer lacking factual specificity insufficient to merit trial or summary judgment motion on issues pled. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
B252894
|
People v. Selivanov
Court may not make finding as to whether embezzled funds were 'public' as decision mandating felony classification of conviction is jury's responsibility under 'Apprendi.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
16-1170
|
In re Faitalia
Bankruptcy court errs in awarding debtors' their attorney fees and costs under statute, resulting in reversal in planned community association's favor. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
16-1172
|
Strickland v. U.S. Trustee (In re Wojcik)
Paralegal's use of the word 'legal' in her business name and advertisements violates strict liability provision of Bankruptcy Code Section 110(f). |
Bankruptcy |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
F071654
|
People v. Martin
'Larceny' as used in shoplifting statute not understood as meaning 'theft' generally, prohibiting Proposition 47 resentencing for burglary commissioned with forged checks. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
15-978
|
Systems Inc. v. Nordock Inc.
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
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16-204
|
FTS USA LLC v. Monroe
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
15-1031
|
Howell v. Howell
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
15-1189
|
Impression Products Inc. v. Lexmark International Inc.
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
16-74
|
Advocate Health Care v. Stapleton
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
F069302
|
Stand Up for California! v. State of California (North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians)
Governor's concurrence for off-reservation casino in Madera County is invalid without state-approved compact for gaming on that parcel. |
Gaming |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
14-35165
|
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Anti-Injunction Act deprives district court of jurisdiction to hear Yakama Nation's claims challenging imposition of federal tobacco excise tax, resulting in vacated judgment and remand. |
Taxation |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
16-86
|
St. Peter's Healthcare v. Kaplan
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
16-258
|
Dignity Health v. Rollins
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
16-254
|
Water Splash Inc. v. Menon
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
16-369
|
Los Angeles County, CA v. Mendez
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | ||
|
B264944
|
Wilson v. Cable News Network, Inc.
Discrimination, retaliation suit brought by former CNN producer not a 'SLAPP' suit as causes of action are employment-related claims unrelated to company's decision to fire for alleged plagiarism. |
Anti-SLAPP |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
H041712
|
Ryan v. Crown Castle NG Networks Inc.
Motion for new trial improperly denied where trial court found it lacked power to make independent assessment and where jury verdict was 'unmistakably unsound.' |
Contracts |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 | |
|
B270019
|
People v. Alexander
Order |
|
Dec. 13, 2016 |
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