| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F068518
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Rodriguez v. Brill
Client is entitled to relief from terminating sanctions caused solely by her attorney’s neglect of discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 23, 2015 | |
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H039754
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Ryland Mews Homeowners Assn. v. Munoz
Preliminary injunction not abuse of discretion where substantial evidence suggests plaintiff will prevail on merits. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 23, 2015 | |
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14-696
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Smith v. Delta Air Lines Inc.
Order |
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Feb. 23, 2015 | ||
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B254863
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Fischer v. Time Warner Cable Inc.
Time Warner Cable subscribers lose out on class action involving addition of three sports channels for Lakers and Dodgers games. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 23, 2015 | |
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A140704
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In re D.D.
Smell of marijuana, presence in private parking lot, and defendant’s suspicious protection of right hip substantiate officers’ detention and search under Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 23, 2015 | |
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B255866
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Grebing v. 24 Hour Fitness
Malfunctioning clip at fitness center does not amount to ‘gross’ negligence. |
Torts |
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Feb. 22, 2015 | |
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12-17502
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Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Ltd. v. A.V.E.L.A. Inc.
Bob Marley’s children prevail on false endorsement claim against parties that used their father’s image on t-shirts and other merchandise. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 22, 2015 | |
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13-35276
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Zavalin v. Colvin
Administrative law judge must reconcile inconsistencies between potential disability claimant’s limitations and the occupations proposed for claimant. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 22, 2015 | |
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B255558
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Roy Allan Slurry Seal Inc. v. American Asphalt South Inc.
Second-place bidder on public works contract may sue winning bidder, who allegedly underpaid workers, for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. |
Torts |
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Feb. 22, 2015 | |
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D064098
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Uriell v. Regents of UC
Oncology expert’s opinion, based both on late patient’s family history and his own experience, properly admitted in wrongful death suit. |
Torts |
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Feb. 22, 2015 | |
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B252326
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Aghaian v. Minassian
Trial court improperly finds Iran to be suitable alternate forum despite overwhelming evidence of Iranian judiciary’s bias against women and non-Muslims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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B256783
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In re Emily D.
Juvenile court’s request as to missing drug test evidence does not violate parent’s due process. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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B253135
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People v. Tittle
Under Three Strikes Law, trial courts may impose recidivism enhancement for each of offender’s current qualifying offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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C077772
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Saltonstall v. City of Sacramento (Sacramento Basketball Holdings LLC)
Steps taken by City of Sacramento toward planning of downtown arena does not violate CEQA because it does not demonstrate premature commitment. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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H039340
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People v. Andrews
Instruction on <EM> Mayberry </EM> defense necessary where sexual battery defendant shows substantial evidence of mistake as to consent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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S223698
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People v. Buza
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | ||
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S223676
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People v. Chaney
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | ||
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S223825
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People v. Valencia
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | ||
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12-57130
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Mendoza v. Nordstrom Inc.
Order |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | ||
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12-56727
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Kohler v. Bed Bath & Beyond of Calif.
As they pertain to strike-side doorway maneuvering space, ADA Guidelines require 18 inches of clear floor – rather than floor <EM>and</EM> wall – space. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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C074342
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People v. Crockett
Past recidivism – coupled with presently identifiable risk of re-offense – enough to deny resentencing petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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S214679
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State Dept. of Public Health v. Superior Court (Center for Investigative Reporting)
In context of public records access, Long-Term Care Act's accessibilty provisions take precedence over Lanterman-Petris-Short Act's confidentiality provisions. |
Government |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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C071906
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Citizens For Fair REU Rates v. City of Redding
Annual budget transfer from city-owned utility to city’s general fund might constitute tax under Proposition 26 requiring two-thirds voter approval. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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E060962
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People v. Harris
Warrantless blood draw of motorist suspected of DUI comports with Fourth Amendment despite recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in ‘McNeely.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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A135668
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People v. Simmons
Trial court, uncomfortable with defendants’ ‘sketchy behavior,’ withdraws package plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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A139863
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Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP v. Lujan
Prominent Guam attorney on the hook for attorney fees incurred by law firm in action seeking to collect unpaid legal bills. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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B246634
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Nealy v. City of Santa Monica
‘Reasonable accommodation’ prescription in employment statute does not require employer to cut essential job functions. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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12-60069
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Davis v. U.S. Bank N.A. (In re Davis)
Legal obligations enforceable against debtor’s property, but not against debtor, are included in calculation to determine her eligibility for chapter 12 bankruptcy filing. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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B254525
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Belasco v. Wells
Waiver of future claims as part of cash settlement is 'reasonable release' under Right to Repair Act, and bars subsequent claim over latent construction defects. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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B254982
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Assn. for L.A. Deputy Sheriffs v. County of L.A.
Trial court cannot stay arbitration to wait for litigation of non-arbitrable issues where no non-arbitrable issues exist. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 |