| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E052746
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Nissho of California Inc. v. Bond Safeguard Insurance Co.
Landscaper may only recover amount in offsite labor and materials bond, rather than all seven bonds for residential community development project. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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10-56014
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Harris v. Amgen Inc.
Employees of pharmaceutical giant Amgen Inc. may pursue ERISA claims related to company's handling of employee stock-ownership plans. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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11-10036
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U.S. v. Black
Defendant may not overturn conviction when he readily agreed to carry out undercover agent’s plan to rob a fictional cocaine stash house. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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13-16747
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Visendi v. Bank of America N.A.
Class action against banks for deceptive mortgage lending is properly sent to federal court because it involved more than 100 homeowners, who proposed a joint trial. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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B241807
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Mave Enterprises Inc. v. The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut
Superior court does not need to wait for federal court's decision before confirming arbitration award in case, which was initially filed in superior court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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B245651
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Castellon v. U.S. Bancorp
Renter who fell on stairs outside of her room after failing to turn on lights cannot sue trustee of trust that owned the property. |
Torts |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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H037762
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Leyte-Vidal v. Semel
Yahoo! shareholder must first ask board of directors to file lawsuit on company’s behalf because he could not show co-founder controlled directors. |
Corporations |
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Oct. 24, 2013 | |
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10-73239
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Rodriguez-Castellon v. Holder
Mexican citizen who was convicted of having sexual intercourse with 15-year-old girl in California may be deported because he committed a crime of violence. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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C067800
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Marriage of Woolsey
Husband may not get around marital settlement agreement based on additional Placer County Local Rules of Court, which conflicted with state law. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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C070704
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Cornejo v. Lightbourne
Employee does not have to file her discrimination claim with California before suing Dept. of Social Services under Whistleblower Protection Act. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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C070643
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Bushell v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Bank must offer to permanenty modify homeowners' mortgage so they could avoid foreclosure after complying with trial modification plan. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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B248092
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Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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G047336
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All Towing Services LLC v. City of Orange
Towing company cannot undo city council’s contract awards to other companies by claiming council members received campaign contributions. |
Government |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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B244648
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People v. Wilson
After violating probation, burglar must serve two years in state prison, rather than county jail, according to his plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 23, 2013 | |
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S212704
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Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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S212517
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People v. Adderley
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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S212759
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Pulido (Michael) on H.C
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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S213100
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Williams v. Chino Valley Independent Fire District
Order |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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S210044
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People v. Powell
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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S212852
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People v. Barclay
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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12-9012
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Robers v. United States
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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12-10882
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Hall v. Florida
Order |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | ||
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13-16928
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Jones v. Ryan
Days from his scheduled execution, inmate unsuccessfully asserts ineffective assistance of trial counsel in his second habeas corpus petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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11-O-11436
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Song v. State Bar
Lawyer fails to avert disbarment by explaining that he took client's money because he suffered emotional difficulty due to cultural pressure to care for his parents. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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09-O-11175
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Lenard v. State Bar
California attorney who was not authorized to practice law in other states is disbarred because he settled consumer debt matters for clients outside of California. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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11-O-12820
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Seltzer v. State Bar
Company recoups fees paid to attorney, who was ‘out on emergency’ and did not provide any valuable services, after hiring her for possible lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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D062900
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People v. Zondorak
California’s ban on AK series semi-automatic rifles does not violate Second Amendment because these weapons are ‘dangerous and unusual.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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B243912
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Mt. Holyoke Homes L.P. v. Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Arbitrator’s award is thrown out due to failure to disclose his resume, which named partner of firm involved in legal malpractice matter. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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B227092
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Colony Cove Properties LLC v. City of Carson
Mobilehome park owner must abide by city's rental review board determination regarding rent levels, but may still pursue related federal claims. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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G046663
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Cassidy v. California Board of Accountancy
California Board of Accountancy revokes license of certified public accountant, who filed a tax return for a client when he knew his license was expired. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 18, 2013 |