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HonoluluTraffic.com v. Federal Transit Administration
City of Honolulu may continue construction of high-speed rail to ease traffic congestion despite challenge related to rejection of project alternatives.
Environmental Law Feb. 19, 2014
Rea v. Michaels Stores Inc.
Michaels Stores may remove class action concerning store managers’ wages to federal court, because managers stood to recover over $5 million.
Employment Law Feb. 19, 2014
Concepcion v. Amscan Holdings Inc.
Following class action settlement, court's private review of billing records and time sheets hinders company’s ability to make its case on attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Feb. 19, 2014
J.E. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile court must privately inspect confidential files of prosecution’s minor witness, if it believes it might find exculpatory or impeachment evidence.
Juveniles Feb. 19, 2014
Maher v. County of Alameda
Alameda County Medical Center must face claim of patient, who underwent surgery for gunshot wounds and discovered remaining stent in abdomen 14 years later.
Torts Feb. 19, 2014
Ash v. North American Title Co.
Commercial property buyer cannot hold escrow company entirely liable after slight delay in closing escrow was stretched out for two years by unforeseeable bankruptcy.
Real Property Feb. 19, 2014
J.J. v. County of San Diego
Foster child, who was sexually molested by foster father, loses civil action against county because she filed her claim three years after abuse.
Torts Feb. 18, 2014
Renda v. Nevarez
Although jury’s verdict determined defendant was liable for trying to shirk payment of judgment, winning plaintiff could only set aside fraudulent transfers.
Torts Feb. 18, 2014
Frudden v. Pilling
Public elementary school’s mandatory uniform policy, which forced students to wear uniforms with ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ motto, raises First Amendment concerns.
Constitutional Law Feb. 18, 2014
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Monterroso
Guatemalan man may not receive increased sentence for illegal reentry based on prior Delaware attempted rape conviction, which was not a crime of violence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 18, 2014
Cheal v. El Camino Hospital
Fired diet technician may continue her age discrimination suit against hospital because hospital failed to show she performed below its own accepted standards.
Employment Law Feb. 18, 2014
Opinion of Harris (13-902)
Saugus Union School District may sue School District Trustee to determine whether he meets legal residency requirements for holding office.
Government Feb. 18, 2014
Moore v. Biter
Order
Feb. 14, 2014
In re Brianna M.
Order
Feb. 14, 2014
Marriage of Davis
Order
Feb. 14, 2014
Canela v. S.C. (People)
Order
Feb. 14, 2014
Pineda (Abraham) on H.C.
Order
Feb. 14, 2014
Reese v. Malone
BP shareholders get second chance at securities fraud class action in connection with misleading statements about 2006 oil spills on Alaskan tundra.
Securities Feb. 14, 2014
Vosgien v. Persson
Habeas petitioner may challenge Oregon ‘compelling prostitution’ conviction, although he missed filing deadline, because he did not legally commit crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 14, 2014
Retired Employees Association of Orange County Inc. v. County of Orange
Orange County is not contractually obligated to pool the health care premium rates of its retired employees with those of current employees.
Employment Law Feb. 14, 2014
Peruta v. County of San Diego
San Diego County’s ‘good cause’ requirement for carrying concealed weapons in public violates constitutional right to bear arms.
Constitutional Law Feb. 14, 2014
People v. Garcia
Murderer gives up right to speedy trial by fleeing California immediately after killing victim 33 years prior to his arrest in Texas.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 14, 2014
People v. Rodarte
Trial court properly declines to instruct jury regarding imperfect self-defense on charges involving shooting at man from a motor vehicle.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 14, 2014
Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. v. City of San Leandro (Oliver DeSilva Inc.)
City of San Leandro properly awards public construction contract to lowest bidder, even though first page of bid proposal was missing.
Contracts Feb. 14, 2014
Meyers v. The Retirement Fund of the Fed. City Employees
Former City of San Jose employee fails to remove trustees from retirement fund on allegations that they disregarded medical evidence in denying benefits.
Probate and Trusts Feb. 14, 2014
State Department of State Hospitals v. S.C. (Novoa)
Order
Feb. 13, 2014
People v. Nunez
Order
Feb. 13, 2014
Frye v. County of Butte
Order
Feb. 13, 2014
Garcia-Milian v. Holder
Guatemalan citizen is not entitled to asylum because she failed to show she was beaten and raped due to her former common law husband’s political views.
Immigration Feb. 13, 2014
U.S. v. Zepeda
Order
Feb. 12, 2014