| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11-70739
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Ibarra-Hernandez v. Holder
Mexican woman's conviction for using another person's Social Security number to get a job involves moral turpitude, making her ineligible to cancel her removal. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 5, 2014 | |
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12-15981
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Fresno Motors LLC v. Mercedes Benz USA LLC
Mercedes-Benz must reimburse seller for expenses incurred in connection with failed attempt to buy dealership due to exercise of right of first refusal. |
Torts |
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Nov. 5, 2014 | |
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12-17604
|
Spinedex Physical Therapy USA Inc. v. United Healthcare of Arizona Inc.
Physical therapy clinic has standing to sue health plans and claims administrator for improper denial of benefits, as assignee of patients’ claims. |
Health Care |
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Nov. 5, 2014 | |
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14-5855
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O'Connor v. Virginia (14-5855)
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-5939
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Credico v. Ceo Siemens, et al.
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-5983
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Davis v. Allegheny County, PA, et al.
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-6029
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McPherron v. District Att'y of Chester County
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-6408
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Ochoa v. Rubin
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-6496
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Niblock v. United States
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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14-6077
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In re Jamaluddin Almahdi
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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10-73473
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Lai v. Holder
Asylum applicant’s omission of wife’s arrest on written application, which he later testified to on cross-examination, is insufficient to uphold adverse credibility finding. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | |
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14-5854
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O'Connor v. Virginia (14-5854)
Order |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | ||
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12-71321
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Owino v. Holder
Kenyan citizen may again seek protection under Convention Against Torture based on new evidence regarding possibility of future torture due to his political beliefs. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | |
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B254893
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Maxwell v. Dolezal
Celebrity's breach of contract claim against business associate survives dismissal although he failed to state contract was written within that claim. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | |
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D063363
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Kight v. CashCall Inc.
Class action alleging lender illegally monitored confidential conversations is decertified, given appellate ruling in same case presented change in circumstances. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | |
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A137981
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Thompson v. Petaluma Police Dept.
Taxpayer may amend complaint challenging City of Petaluma’s enforcement of law that authorized 30-day impoundment of vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers. |
Government |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | |
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S210545
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People v. Eroshevich
Double jeopardy does not absolutely bar retrial of Howard Stern on conspiracy charges related to provision of prescription drugs to Anna Nicole Smith. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 3, 2014 | |
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C073530
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Aspen Grove Condominium Association v. CNL Income Northstar LLC
Ski resort must remove water retention basin, which caused continuous damage to downhill condominium units due to water overflow and seepage. |
Real Property |
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Nov. 3, 2014 | |
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F067413
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People v. Palafox
In determining whether to impose life without possibility of parole on juvenile murderers, no factor under 'Miller' predominates, so long as each receives due consideration. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 3, 2014 | |
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E059718
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People v. G.H.
Mentally incompetent defendant facing possible five-year sentence is not entitled to precommittment custody credits for time served against three-year confinement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | |
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12-15587
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Vathana v. EverBank
Investor’s class action continues against bank as to conversion rate used in paying Icelandic krona-denominated certificates of deposit after Iceland's 2008 financial collapse. |
Banking |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | |
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12-56783
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Tourgeman v. Collins Financial Services Inc.
Order |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | ||
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D064995
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People v. Aparicio
Appellate court must review denial of petition for resentencing under Three Strikes Reform Act using ‘abuse of discretion’ standard due to highly factual inquiry. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | |
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D064261
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Lawrence v. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Inc.
Hotel may be liable for child’s fall from second story window because scope of hotel’s duty to guests included taking measures to prevent such incidents. |
Torts |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | |
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E060038
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Paulek v. California Dept. of Water Resources
California Dept. of Water Resources' removal of emergency outlet extension from dam project is not a significant environmental impact, given flood danger already existed. |
Environmental Law |
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Nov. 2, 2014 | |
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S221541
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People v. Hubbard
Order |
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Oct. 30, 2014 | ||
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S220999
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People v. Castillo
Order |
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Oct. 30, 2014 | ||
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S217699
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People v. Franklin
Order |
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Oct. 30, 2014 | ||
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E058264
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People v. Anthony
Inmate is ineligible for resentencing under Three Strike Reform Act when serving one sentence for a serious or violent felony and another which was not. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 30, 2014 | |
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S221296
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People v. S.C. (Johnson)
Order |
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Oct. 30, 2014 |