California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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GLENDALE v. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Jun 12, 2011
The County of Los Angeles (County) appeals from the grant of summary judgment to EHP Glendale, LLC and Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. (Eagle), on Eagle's action for a property tax refund. The County contends the trial court erred in ruling as a matter of law that th…
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MICHAEL HALL v. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Jun 12, 2011
Plaintiff and Appellant Michael Hall filed suit against Goodwill Industries of Southern California (Goodwill) alleging a retaliation claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA; Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.), and wrongful termination. The trial court granted summary judg…
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HIBBS v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Jun 12, 2011
In Allstate's petition for rehearing, it cites for the first time California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 3353, subdivision (g).[FN 2] The regulation is promulgated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair. The regulation provides that unde…
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PEOPLE v. LEIVA
Jun 12, 2011
Defendant Jose Leiva appeals from judgments entered following separate findings that he violated the terms and conditions of his grant of probation.[1] His principal contention is the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke probation on either occasion because probation had exp…
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AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-IV
Jun 12, 2011
Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
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AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-III
Jun 12, 2011
Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
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AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-II
Jun 12, 2011
Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
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AIDAN MING-HO LEUNG v. VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL Part-I
Jun 12, 2011
Six days after birth, plaintiff Aidan Ming-Ho Leung suffered irreversible brain damage caused by â€
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ALAMEDA COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION v. SUPERIOR COURT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Part-II
Jun 10, 2011
Facing a multi-million dollar budget reduction for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Superior Court of Alameda County (the Court) implemented a reduction in force. Among those laid off were a number of members of appellant Alameda County Management Employees Association (ACMEA), a l…
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ALAMEDA COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION v. SUPERIOR COURT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Part-I
Jun 10, 2011
Facing a multi-million dollar budget reduction for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Superior Court of Alameda County (the Court) implemented a reduction in force. Among those laid off were a number of members of appellant Alameda County Management Employees Association (ACMEA), a l…
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CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION v. BROWN
Jun 10, 2011
The California Medical Association (CMA) contests the legality of a loan made from the Contingent Fund of the Medical Board of California (Medical Board) to the state General Fund to help balance the state's fiscal year 2008−2009 budget. Government Code section 16310 author…
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WOLLMER v. BERKELEY Part-II
Jun 10, 2011
Appellant Stephen Wollmer asks this court to reverse the denial of his petition for administrative mandamus challenging two approvals by respondents City of Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council (collectively, the City) for a mixed-use affordable housing or senior affordable hou…
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WOLLMER v. BERKELEY Part-I
Jun 10, 2011
Appellant Stephen Wollmer asks this court to reverse the denial of his petition for administrative mandamus challenging two approvals by respondents City of Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council (collectively, the City) for a mixed-use affordable housing or senior affordable hou…
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HOUSING GROUP v. PMA CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jun 10, 2011
Defendants PMA Capital Insurance Company as successor in interest to Caliber One Indemnity Company, and Caliber One Management Company appeal from an order, filed November 19, 2009, denying their petition to compel arbitration of a dispute concerning attorney fees to be paid to a…
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MORRISON v. CREEK Part-II
Jun 10, 2011
Sarah Morrison appeals from a post-judgment order denying her motion for attorney's fees under Civil Code section 1942.5 and Government Code section 12989.2 after the parties had resolved their dispute by settlement. We will affirm the order.
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MORRISON v. CREEK Part-I
Jun 10, 2011
Sarah Morrison appeals from a post-judgment order denying her motion for attorney's fees under Civil Code section 1942.5 and Government Code section 12989.2 after the parties had resolved their dispute by settlement. We will affirm the order.
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PELTNER v. NORMAN BARTSCH HERTERICH
Jun 10, 2011
Hans Bartsch died and willed his estate to particular family members and friends. He specifically left 14 percent of his estate to respondent Arndt Peltner and named him as the executor of the estate. Objector Norman Bartsch Herterich claimed he was the decedent's only son an…
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Conservatorship of the Estate of IDA McQUEEN.
Jun 10, 2011
Conservator Fessha Taye brought this litigation on behalf of conservatee Ida McQueen, a mentally and physically disabled elder, against several of McQueen's family members and the family's legal representative.[1] Specifically, it was claimed that these individuals violat…
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MCCORMICK v. ALAMEDA
Jun 10, 2011
This appeal is from the denial of a petition for writ of mandate challenging Alameda County's denial of General Assistance to minor Dajohn McCormick on the basis that he qualified for and received benefits, although not cash aid, from the CalWORKS program. Appellants contend …
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TURNER v. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES Part-II
Jun 10, 2011
In Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 1401 (Turner I), this court held that, when taking a standardized test, individuals with learning disabilities and other conditions affecting their ability to read are not entitled to accommodations unde…