| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B250806
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In re Christopher R., a Minor
Mother loses custody over children because she was found unable to care for all of them after giving birth to child who tested positive for cocaine. |
Juveniles |
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May 22, 2014 | |
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E058378
|
Eisenhower Medical Center v. Superior Court (Malanche)
Hospital is not liable for disclosing patient’s personal information due to computer theft because patient’s confidential medical information was not disclosed. |
Health Care |
|
May 22, 2014 | |
|
F065934
|
Lantz v. WCAB
Widow is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits following death of her correctional officer husband during drive home, after he served a hold-over shift. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
13-9115
|
Casey v. Florida
Order |
|
May 21, 2014 | ||
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13-9651
|
Dowdy v. United States
Order |
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May 21, 2014 | ||
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13-9666
|
Credico v. Verrilli
Order |
|
May 21, 2014 | ||
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13-9715
|
Villegas v. Texas
Order |
|
May 21, 2014 | ||
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11-17884
|
ProtectMarriage.com - Yes on 8, A Project of California Renewal v. Bowen
California’s Political Reform Act contribution reporting requirements are constitutional, because they help state keep accurate records and deter fraud. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
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12-10294
|
U.S. v. Garza
Court does not have to hold competency hearing where there was no strong connection between defendant's alleged dementia and ability to understand proceedings or defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
B247601
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Gong v. City of Rosemead
Property developer may not sue city on allegations that city council member extorted her, because she failed to present claim to city prior to filing suit. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
H037749
|
Worsham v. O'Connor Hospital
Elder abuse claim is unsuccessful because allegations regarding hospital's failure to properly staff and train amounted to professional negligence, not abuse. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
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H039079
|
People v. Jandres
Man escapes rape conviction because trial court mistakenly allowed testimony of attempted kidnapping victim to show his propensity to commit sexual offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
C073603
|
I.G., a Minor
Juvenile court abrogates duty to protect 14-year-old girl by returning her to mother’s custody, despite finding that doing so would be detrimental to her welfare. |
Juveniles |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
A138725
|
Jong v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Pharmacy managers fail to prove Kaiser knew they were working off-the-clock and refused to provide overtime pay after their reclassification as non-exempt. |
Employment Law |
|
May 21, 2014 | |
|
13-894
|
Dept. of Homeland Security v. MacLean
Order |
Employment Law |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
12–1315
|
Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Copyright owner of 'Raging Bull' screenplay may proceed with her infringement claim against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, despite 18-year delay in filing suit. |
Intellectual Property |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
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13-862
|
Thomas v. Nugent
Order |
|
May 20, 2014 | ||
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13-7557
|
Lawler v. U.S.
Order |
|
May 20, 2014 | ||
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13-8114
|
Nagi v. U.S.
Order |
|
May 20, 2014 | ||
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13-8627
|
Tax-Garcia v. U.S.
Order |
|
May 20, 2014 | ||
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B245709
|
People v. Valencia
Although trial court should have awarded defendant three extra days in presentence credits, issues are moot because defendant already served entire sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
12-55856
|
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 |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
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12-15631
|
Vega v. Ryan
Lawyer gives ineffective assistance by failing to present testimony of priest, who heard victim take back sexual abuse allegations against her stepfather. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
11-56304
|
Pyramid Technologies Inc. v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
In insurance coverage dispute, district court improperly excludes expert witness reports that would have helped determine whether warehouse flooding caused damages. |
Insurance |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
11-55820
|
Chaudhry v. City of Los Angeles
Family may recover from city for son’s pre-death pain and suffering, where death was caused by federal civil rights violation, despite California’s ban on such damages. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
S211670
|
People v. Scott
After revocation of probation, low-level felony offender, who was sentenced before Oct. 1, 2011, must serve his sentence in state prison, rather than county jail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 2014 | |
|
A136378
|
Kesner v. Superior Court (Pneumo Abex LLC)
Mesothelioma patient may sue uncle’s employer based on exposure to asbestos while visiting uncle's home, which his uncle brought home from work on his clothes. |
Torts |
|
May 19, 2014 | |
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D062977
|
W&W El Camino Real LLC v. Fowler
Real estate developer may retry suit against neighboring property owner, after jury reached inconsistent verdict regarding whether neighbor was at fault for flooding. |
Real Property |
|
May 19, 2014 | |
|
10-71591
|
Zhi v. Holder
Immigration judge cannot base adverse credibility finding solely on inconsistency in dates, which asylum applicant asserted was caused by a typographical error. |
Immigration |
|
May 19, 2014 | |
|
08-99032a
|
Hurles v. Ryan
Order |
|
May 19, 2014 |
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