California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
-
HANSEN v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
Dec 11, 2011
While appellant, Douglas R. Hansen, was employed by respondent, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), as a vocational instructor at the Correctional Custody Institution (CCI), CDCR's Office of Internal Affairs began an investigation into allegati…
-
PEOPLE v. CHAUNCY LEE HARRIS, JR
Dec 11, 2011
A jury convicted Chauncy Lee Harris, Jr. of transportation of a controlled substance, cocaine base (Health & Saf. Code, § 11352, subd. (a); count 1) and possession of narcotics paraphernalia (Health & Saf. Code, § 11364; count 4). As to count 1, the jury specifically found true…
-
PEOPLE v. BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Dec 11, 2011
The minute order stated the bail was "forfeited," and that a bench warrant was issued with a $200,000 bail requirement. Eight days later, on August 25, the clerk mailed a document notifying Bankers of the forfeiture of the bail bond. The notice stated the forfeiture would…
-
ROBERT v. CATHERINE Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
We are called on in this case to decide an issue of first impression in this state; namely, when must a party falsely accused of child abuse or neglect allegations in a child custody proceeding move for sanctions under Family Code[1] section 3027.1 against the person or persons w…
-
ROBERT v. CATHERINE Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
We are called on in this case to decide an issue of first impression in this state; namely, when must a party falsely accused of child abuse or neglect allegations in a child custody proceeding move for sanctions under Family Code[1] section 3027.1 against the person or persons w…
-
GREENE v. MARIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
A county flood control and water conservation district held an election on whether to impose a new storm drainage fee. The election was mandated by article XIII D of the California Constitution, which was adopted by voter initiative in 1996 as Proposition 218. In the district'…
-
GREENE v. MARIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
A county flood control and water conservation district held an election on whether to impose a new storm drainage fee. The election was mandated by article XIII D of the California Constitution, which was adopted by voter initiative in 1996 as Proposition 218. In the district'…
-
GRODENSKY v. CASINO Part-IV
Dec 11, 2011
Artichoke Joe's Casino (Artichoke Joe's or the casino) implemented a mandatory tip pooling policy for the dealers. A dealer, Harvey Grodensky, filed a class action and alleged claims for conversion and violating Labor Code sections 351 and 1194. He also claimed in his rep…
-
GRODENSKY v. CASINO Part-III
Dec 11, 2011
Artichoke Joe's Casino (Artichoke Joe's or the casino) implemented a mandatory tip pooling policy for the dealers. A dealer, Harvey Grodensky, filed a class action and alleged claims for conversion and violating Labor Code sections 351 and 1194. He also claimed in his rep…
-
GRODENSKY v. CASINO Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
Artichoke Joe's Casino (Artichoke Joe's or the casino) implemented a mandatory tip pooling policy for the dealers. A dealer, Harvey Grodensky, filed a class action and alleged claims for conversion and violating Labor Code sections 351 and 1194. He also claimed in his rep…
-
GRODENSKY v. CASINO Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
Artichoke Joe's Casino (Artichoke Joe's or the casino) implemented a mandatory tip pooling policy for the dealers. A dealer, Harvey Grodensky, filed a class action and alleged claims for conversion and violating Labor Code sections 351 and 1194. He also claimed in his rep…
-
PEOPLE v. TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
There is no dispute that methylmercury is a reproductive toxin that can harm a developing fetus, and that the primary path for human exposure to methylmercury is consumption of fish. All canned tuna distributed by respondents[1] in California contain traces of methylmercury, yet …
-
PEOPLE v. TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
There is no dispute that methylmercury is a reproductive toxin that can harm a developing fetus, and that the primary path for human exposure to methylmercury is consumption of fish. All canned tuna distributed by respondents[1] in California contain traces of methylmercury, yet …
-
PEOPLE v. DEAN Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
Defendant Jeffrey Dean appeals from a judgment and order committing him to the State Department of Mental Health as a sexually violent predator (SVP).[1] Defendant contends: (1) the trial court erroneously permitted plaintiff's experts to testify to inadmissible hearsay; (2) …
-
PEOPLE v. DEAN Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
Defendant Jeffrey Dean appeals from a judgment and order committing him to the State Department of Mental Health as a sexually violent predator (SVP).[1] Defendant contends: (1) the trial court erroneously permitted plaintiff's experts to testify to inadmissible hearsay; (2) …
-
TROYK v. FARMERS GROUP, INC Part-IV
Dec 11, 2011
Plaintiff Thomas E. Troyk filed a class action against defendants Farmers Group, Inc., doing business as Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), and Farmers Insurance Exchange (FIE) (together Farmers) alleging causes of action for breach of contract and violation of Business and …
-
TROYK v. FARMERS GROUP, INC Part-III
Dec 11, 2011
Plaintiff Thomas E. Troyk filed a class action against defendants Farmers Group, Inc., doing business as Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), and Farmers Insurance Exchange (FIE) (together Farmers) alleging causes of action for breach of contract and violation of Business and …
-
TROYK v. FARMERS GROUP, INC Part-II
Dec 11, 2011
Plaintiff Thomas E. Troyk filed a class action against defendants Farmers Group, Inc., doing business as Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), and Farmers Insurance Exchange (FIE) (together Farmers) alleging causes of action for breach of contract and violation of Business and …
-
TROYK v. FARMERS GROUP, INC Part-I
Dec 11, 2011
Plaintiff Thomas E. Troyk filed a class action against defendants Farmers Group, Inc., doing business as Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), and Farmers Insurance Exchange (FIE) (together Farmers) alleging causes of action for breach of contract and violation of Business and …
-
PEOPLE v.CAMACHO
Dec 11, 2011
A verdict form provided to the jury on a charge of robbery mistakenly identified the offense as carjacking. The mistake went unnoticed when the guilty verdict was read and the jury polled, and judgment was imposed as though the jury had returned a verdict of guilty of robbery. Be…