| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B262759
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New York Knickerbockers v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Application of California's workers' compensation law to former NBA player who sustained cumulative injuries while playing for multiple teams is reasonable. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
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F070914
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Conservatorship of Kevin A.
Counsel's waiver of proposed conservatee's right to jury trial over client's objection constitutes denial of statutory right, warranting automatic reversal. |
Conservatorship |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
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13-56706
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Rodriguez v. Robbins
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | ||
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C074569
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People ex rel. Ross v. Raisin Valley Farms
Unduly narrow interpretation of California Marketing Act provision requires reversal as it relates to marketing order for research and promotional program for raisins. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 5, 2015 | |
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14-1586
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Lakhany v. Khan (Lakhany)
Bankruptcy court grants creditor relief from stay, allowing creditor to proceed with state action claim against creditor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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B259792
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Raef v. Superior Court (People)
Papparazo cannot escape enhanced punishment for committing reckless driving and other traffic offenses with intent to capture Justin Beiber's image and others for commercial purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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B253538
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Conservatorship of Moore
Probate court is commended for surcharging attorney who puts own financial interests ahead of those of elderly client suffering from dementia. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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E060022
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Inland Oversight Com. v. City of Ontario
Nonprofit organization's untimely filed appeal under Section 36633 of the Streets and Highways Code requires dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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G049773
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J.M. v. Huntington Beach Union High School District
High school football player who suffered double concussion cannot sue school district in court after he neglected to timely file a government claim. |
Government |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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E059103
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People v. Riley
Insufficient evidence casino's CFO was employed by casino on two of the alleged dates requires reversal of commercial bribery convictions as to those counts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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H040375
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Tellez v. Rich Voss Trucking Inc.
Denial of class certification overturned where court did not offer explanation and record did not indicate court's thinking. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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G051197
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People v. Armogeda
Courts must apply excess custody credits to adjusted sentences for eligible reclassified felony convictions under Proposition 47. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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E061024
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People v. Isom
Even where reimbursement policy allows retail store to recover losses caused by defendant's scheme of returning discounted items for full refunds, defendant still may be guilty of burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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A139203
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People v. Lopez
Repetitive and strange romantic pursuits represent credible threat to support stalking conviction, though communications lacked any 'overt threats.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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13-16097
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In re Penrod
A debtor who prevails in a contract dispute on the basis of federal bankruptcy law may recover reasonable attorney's fees under California Civil Code Section 1717. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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13-35354
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In the Matter of: Blendheim
Bankruptcy Code permits Chapter 20 debtors to permanently void a lien upon completion of Chapter 13 plan, irrespective of their eligibility to obtain discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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S228258
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People v. Corpening
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228642
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People v. Superior Court (Morales)
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228049
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People v. White
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228230
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People v. Dehoyos
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228229
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People v. Williams
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228870
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People v. Bates
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S227995
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California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. W.C.A.B. (Care West and Risk Management)
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S228263
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People v. Johnson
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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S218247
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Lancaster (Marcus) on H.C.
Order |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | ||
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A139388
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Shiffer v. CBS Corp.
Worker's mere presence in room where asbestos-containing products were being installed was insufficient to hold products manufacturer liable for his developing mesothelioma. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2015 | |
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B258031
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Negron v. Los Angeles County Civ. Serv. Comm.
'Negron' does not preclude Sheriff's Department from disciplining member for violating state laws while said member was on relieved-of-duty status. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 1, 2015 | |
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C071090
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Danser v. CalPERS
Superior court judge convicted of felony is unsuccessful in challenging denial of his retirement benefits forfeited under Government Code Section 75526. |
Judges |
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Oct. 1, 2015 | |
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G050210
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People v. Toussain
Classification as a high risk sex offender remains controlling and requires parole supervision even where the individual reoffends and is released from prison after a new offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 1, 2015 | |
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G050448
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In re Marriage of Walker
Proceeds from sale of community property home should be distributed equally; spouse not entitled to greater share because of her chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 1, 2015 |