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Tien v. Tenet HealthCare Corp.
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
People v. Wooten
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
Boyd v. S.C. (People)
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
Gillette v. Franchise Tax Board
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
Henderson v. Farmers Group
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
Verdugo v. Target Corporation
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
People v. Infante
Order
Jan. 17, 2013
Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler
In dispute between lawyers over fee-sharing agreement, attorney may not prevent law firm from obtaining client consent to render contract nonexistent.
Attorneys Jan. 17, 2013
U.S. v. Gallegos-Galindo
Removed alien who illegally reentered country after being convicted of third-degree rape is properly sentenced with 16-level crime of violence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 17, 2013
Furnace v. Sullivan
Vegetarian inmate may pursue his Eighth Amendment claim against correctional officers who emptied two cans of pepper spray on him for refusing non-vegetarian meal.
Prisoners Rights Jan. 17, 2013
Faulkner v. ADT Security Services Inc.
Invasion of privacy claim against security provider based on recorded phone call falls short where customer failed to sufficiently describe call’s circumstances.
Torts Jan. 17, 2013
People v. Caldwell
Prosecutor does not commit misconduct by rebutting claim that police detective lied regarding photo lineups and asserting that detective had no reason to lie.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 17, 2013
Kassey S. v. City of Turlock
Police officer who sexually assaulted minor during police explorer program is not required to report abuse to child protective agency.
Torts Jan. 17, 2013
Tom Jones Enterprises Ltd. v. County of Los Angeles
Judgment creditor’s negligence claim against county for wrongful levy fails because litigation privilege protects sheriff's department's instruction to release funds.
Torts Jan. 17, 2013
People v. Guillen
Defendant convicted of driving with a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol content with admission of prior felony must serve sentence in state prison.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 16, 2013
People v. Lujan
Child witness is allowed to testify remotely over closed-circuit television when face-to-face confrontation with defendant would cause trauma.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 16, 2013
Grossman v. Park Fort Washington Association
After prevailing in dispute with homeowners' association over fireplace and cabana, owners are entitled to attorney fees incurred during pre-litigation mediation.
Real Property Jan. 16, 2013
Parker v. Harbert
Father must pay sanctions for causing unnecessary expenditures in pursuing contempt allegations against mother in decades-long child custody battle.
Family Law Jan. 16, 2013
Sims v. Stanton
Homeowner who was injured when police officer kicked down the gate to her yard while pursuing suspect may sue officer for her injuries.
Civil Rights Jan. 16, 2013
People v. Stender
Law corporation is specifically designated as member of State Bar and is bound by rule prohibiting aiding in unlawful practice of law by retired attorney.
Attorneys Jan. 16, 2013
Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. v. L.M. Ross Law Group LLP
Owner of law firm may be personally responsible for reimbursing insurer that settled malpractice claim filed by owner's business against firm.
Insurance Jan. 16, 2013
In re Fernandez
Prisoner's validation as associate of prison gang is adequately supported where prison staff identified three reliable source items indicating his association.
Prisoners Rights Jan. 16, 2013
Rickley v. Goodfriend
Conspiracy claims against attorneys are properly added to complaint where attorneys owed independent legal duties to plaintiff in connection with underlying nuisance action.
Torts Jan. 16, 2013
Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach
Floating home is not 'vessel' for purposes of admiralty jurisdiction because it was not capable of being used as means of transportation over water.
Maritime Law Jan. 15, 2013
U.S. v. Vidal-Mendoza
Removal proceedings do not violate due process rights of alien who illegally reentered country because at time of removal order, alien was ineligible for relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2013
Gentry v. Sinclair
District court improperly concludes that claim for ineffective assistance in failing to present mitigating evidence at penalty phase was procedurally defaulted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2013
Wilson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Ex-wife of Ponzi scheme creator may obtain relief from tax liabilities as innocent spouse based on new evidence she presented to tax court.
Taxation Jan. 15, 2013
Bell v. Feibush
Lender who was induced into loan under false pretenses may recover triple the amount she lent, even if perpetrator was never criminally convicted.
Contracts Jan. 15, 2013
Marriage of Hibbard
Husband who became disabled following separation from wife due to post-traumatic stress disorder may not modify spousal support obligation due to prior agreement.
Family Law Jan. 15, 2013
Rodriguez v. Oto
Driver in car accident cannot sue other driver and his employer after signing written release with rental car company that exonerated them from liability.
Torts Jan. 15, 2013