| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S193197
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Russo (Vincent) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S194673
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Aragon (Michael Alan) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S194750
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Smith (Robert) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S196158
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Reed (Melvin R.) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S197961
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Rodriguez (Jose) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S198526
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Hernandez (Jesus) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S200997
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Thompkins (Rufus) on H.C.
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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S206347
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Robinson v. SSW
Order |
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May 3, 2013 | ||
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11-56376
|
Radcliffe v. Experian Information Solutions Inc.
Incentive awards given to class representatives in class action settlement, which were conditioned on support of settlement, improperly undermine fairness of settlement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 3, 2013 | |
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G046273
|
Copenbarger v. Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
Sublessor may not stike lawsuit by sublessee seeking to resolve dispute over repair and maintenance obligations under terms of lease. |
Real Property |
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May 2, 2013 | |
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12-15019
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Labatad v. Corrections Corp. of America
Prison officials do not violate Eighth Amendment by placing inmate in cell with rival gang member after he fought with another member of same gang. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 2, 2013 | |
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12-30174
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U.S. v. Mancuso
Dentist's convictions for maintaining drug-involved premises at office and home are overturned due to incorrect instruction regarding purpose of premises. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 2, 2013 | |
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C067739
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County of Sacramento v. WCAB
Probation officer who felt his authority was being undermined is not entitled to compensation for psychiatric injury because personnel actions substantially caused his injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 2, 2013 | |
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B234082
|
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Lopez
Insurance company may not refuse to defend or indemnify insured doctor against federal criminal charges for transferring liver to wrong patient. |
Insurance |
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May 2, 2013 | |
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B237295
|
Multani v. Witkin & Neal
Homeowners' association trustee must notify delinquent homeowners of redemption right following foreclosure sale of their condominium unit. |
Real Property |
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May 2, 2013 | |
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11-56677
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Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors v. Hancock Park Capital II LP (In re Fitness Holdings International Inc.)
Bankruptcy trustee may argue constructive fraudulent transfer claim by showing shareholder’s agreements were equity investments, rather than debt. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 1, 2013 | |
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10-55906
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Friend v. Holder
U.S. citizen's son is not entitled to citizenship because he was born in the Philippines and his father never resided in the U.S. |
Immigration |
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May 1, 2013 | |
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12-30155
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U.S. v. Stanfill El
Defendant does not have right to jury trial where he was charged with petty offense for which maximum term of imprisonment was six months. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 1, 2013 | |
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B233736
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Duchrow v. Forrest
Attorney may not seek more fees in suit against former client by belatedly amending complaint on fourth day of five-day trial. |
Attorneys |
|
May 1, 2013 | |
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E052297
|
People v. Goolsby
Motor home resident may not be charged with arson of an inhabited structure for setting fire to motor home because they are not considered structures. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 1, 2013 | |
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F062474
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People v. Xiong
Statistical evidence on rarity of DNA profile used to identify killer of taxi cab driver is relevant and substantial enough to support conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 1, 2013 | |
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B246632
|
People v. Superior Court (Kaulick)
Court mistakenly grants inmate's request for resentencing under Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012 without giving prosecution chance to establish his dangerousness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 1, 2013 | |
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B236227
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Corenbaum v. Lampkin
In hit-and-run case, full amount billed for medical care may not be used to determine damages where medical providers accepted lower amount as full payment. |
Torts |
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May 1, 2013 | |
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B243320
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Melendrez v. Superior Court (Special Electric Co. Inc.)
Bankrupt corporation's attorney-client privilege passes to insurers assigned to defend against claims where no director could be elected to waive privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 1, 2013 | |
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H036475
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City of Monterey v. Carrnshimba
Medical marijuana dispensary is not permitted in city's commercial district based on municipal code in effect before medical marijuana moratorium. |
Government |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | |
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12-17
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McBurney v. Young
Virginia may deny non-citizens access to the public records of its agencies under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | |
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11-9953
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Boyer v. Louisiana
Order |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | ||
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11-79
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Garcia v. Holder
Order |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | ||
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11-50346
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U.S. v. Ramirez
District court incorrectly instructs jury not to speculate as to why government declined to call intermediary in drug transaction as witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | |
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D060029
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Jameson v. Desta
Inmate may pursue medical malpractice claim against treating physician for unnecessarily prescribing hepatitis drug that permanently damaged inmate’s eyesight. |
Torts |
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Apr. 30, 2013 |