| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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12-56028
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Smith v. Mylan Inc.
District court may not, on its own motion, remand wrongful death claim to state court although claim was removed beyond one-year removal period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2014 | |
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C075668
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California High-Speed Rail Authority v. Superior Court (Tos)
High-Speed Passenger Train Finance Committee properly authorizes issuance of bond for California’s high-speed rail project as necessary and desirable. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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13-1329
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Keys v. 701 Mariposa Project LLC (In re 701 Mariposa Project LLC)
Bankruptcy court lacks jurisdiction to disallow evicted tenant's claim because she never filed proof of claim or participated in any way in debtor’s bankruptcy case. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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12-15186
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Schultze v. Chandler
Bankruptcy court may exercise jurisdiction to dismiss legal malpractice action against court-appointed attorney by individuals in unsecured creditors' committee. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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12-15691
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State of Arizona v. Ashton Co. Inc.
District court fails to independently scrutinize consent agreements regarding cleanup of Arizona landfill, affording undue deference to Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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12-55856
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People of the State of California ex rel. Imperial County Air Pollution Control District v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Secretary of Interior complies with NEPA in approving environmental impact statement regarding effects of water transfer agreements on Salton Sea. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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13-15611
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State of Hawaii ex rel. Louie v. HSBC Bank Nevada N.A.
Hawaii federal court does not have jurisdiction over Attorney General's suits against financial institutions, alleging they deceptively enrolled consumers in payment protection plans. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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B253065
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Rebecca C., a Minor
Mother’s history of drug abuse does not render her incapable of parenting teenage daughter because she was not at risk of physical harm. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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H038040
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Bloxham v. Saldinger
In resolving boundary dispute, trial court may rely on one property owner’s expert survey over the other’s, as long as its use is supported by substantial evidence. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 3, 2014 | |
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S219819
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People v. Machado
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S218503
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Braziel v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S218400
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In re Transient Occupancy Tax Cases
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S218861
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People v. Castillolopez
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S219454
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People v. Johnson
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S218754
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Grupp v. DHL Express
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2014 | ||
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S218984
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People v. Arevalo
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
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S214864
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Martinez v. Joe's Crab Shack Holdings
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
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S214831
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People v. Wilson
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
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S214573
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People v. Reece
Order |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | ||
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S050102
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People v. Hensley
Death penalty judgment is reversed because juror engaged in prejudicial misconduct by consulting with pastor regarding penalty phase while wrestling with decision. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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A140035
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court (Anderson)
New York drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb must face claims filed in California by non-California residents regarding its allegedly defective drug, Plavix. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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13-10048
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U.S. v. Stewart
District court properly sentences GHB distributor as a career offender based on two prior state felony drug convictions, and despite low drug purity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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13-30157
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U.S. v. Parker
U.S. Forest Service has jurisdiction over activities that affect, threaten, or endanger Forest Service property, even if occurring on county road with easement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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13-50165
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U.S. v. Edwards
Officers have reasonable suspicion to stop man who matched anonymous caller's description of shooter and may point guns at him without turning stop into arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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C073329
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People v. Guilford
Trial court may rely on appellate court’s opinion regarding defendant’s convictions in finding him ineligible for resentencing under Three Strikes Reform Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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D065469
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McIntyre v. The Colonies-Pacific LLC
Evidence that shopping center owner hired security after armed robbery of jewelry store is inadmissible to prove prior lack of security caused robbery. |
Torts |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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B248535
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Orthopedic Specialists of Southern California v. California Public Employees' Retirement System
Out-of-network medical provider is not entitled customary and usual rate for nonemergency medical services where insurer paid only small portion of amount charged. |
Health Care |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | |
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09-71491
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Maldonado v. Holder
Order |
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Jul. 30, 2014 | ||
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12-17195
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Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. Inc. v. Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix
Insurer need not indemnify Catholic Church diocese that settled alleged sexual abuse cases where policy’s assault and battery exclusion precludes coverage for ‘any insured.’ |
Insurance |
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Jul. 30, 2014 | |
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12-55620
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Petrie v. Electronic Game Card Inc.
Investors may add new allegations to securities fraud action based on materials subpoenaed before defendant gave notice of intent to move for judgment on pleadings. |
Securities |
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Jul. 30, 2014 |