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25 California opinions name it 3 courts 1930–2025 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Harris v. New Yorkgreen2 sentences2017It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government's possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths." ( Id . at p. 65, 74 S.Ct. 354 .) The high court explained that a contrary conclusion "would be a perversion of the Fourth Amendment" because "there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." ( Ibid . ) In Harris v. New York (1971) 401 U.S. 22 2017It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government's possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths." ( Id . at p. 65, 74 S.Ct. 354 .) The high court explained that a contrary conclusion "would be a perversion of the Fourth Amendment" because "there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." ( Ibid . ) In Harris v. New York (1971) 401 U.S. 22 | 3 | 3 |
Walder v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2017It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government's possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths." ( Id . at p. 65, 74 S.Ct. 354 .) The high court explained that a contrary conclusion "would be a perversion of the Fourth Amendment" because "there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." ( Ibid . ) In Harris v. New York (1971) 401 U.S. 22 2000It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government’s possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths. . . . fl[] . . . [T]here is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government’s disability to challenge his credibility.” (Id. at p. 65 [ 74 S.Ct. at p. 356 ].) In Harris , the court found no “difference in principle” between Walder and the circumstances before it. | 1 | 3 |
Garcia v. Rehrig International Inc.green1 sentence2025Even with additional time at trial, there is no reasonable likelihood Husband would have been able to overcome that damning evidence.1 (See Garcia v. Rehrig Internat., Inc. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 869, 875 [prejudicial error is the basis for a new trial].) Finally, Husband’s reliance on Barboni v. Tuomi (2012) 210 Cal.App.4th 340 to support his argument that the family court could consider 1 Husband also withdrew his claim for need-based attorney fees, making the issue of his claimed disability (and his argument he did not have a fair opportunity to support his claim) moot. 8 declarations to whi | 1 | 1 |
Cuiellette v. City of Los Angelesgreen1 sentence2021Singh Alleged Sufficient Facts To Constitute a Cause of Action for Violation of FEHA Singh also alleged the Medical Board discriminated against him based on a disability in violation of FEHA, specifically, Government Code section 12944, subdivision (b), which provides: “It shall be unlawful for a licensing board to fail or refuse to make reasonable accommodation to an individual’s mental or physical disability or medical condition.” Arguing FEHA and 21 “interrelated” state law “incorporate[ ] the protections of Title II for State-sponsored programs and activities” (see Cuiellette v. City of Lo | 1 | 1 |
Griffin v. Californiagreen2 sentences2017After describing its prior decision in Walder , the court observed, "We are not persuaded that there is a difference in principle that warrants a result different from that reached by the Court in Walder ." ( Harris , supra , 401 U.S. at p. 225 , 91 S.Ct. 643 ; see Walder , supra , 347 U.S. 62 , 74 S.Ct. 354 .) In highlighting the necessity of allowing the prosecution to admit the defendant's statements to police, despite having been obtained in violation of Miranda , the court explained, "Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully and accurately 2017After describing its prior decision in Walder , the court observed, "We are not persuaded that there is a difference in principle that warrants a result different from that reached by the Court in Walder ." ( Harris , supra , 401 U.S. at p. 225 , 91 S.Ct. 643 ; see Walder , supra , 347 U.S. 62 , 74 S.Ct. 354 .) In highlighting the necessity of allowing the prosecution to admit the defendant's statements to police, despite having been obtained in violation of Miranda , the court explained, "Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully and accurately | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2017After describing its prior decision in Walder , the court observed, "We are not persuaded that there is a difference in principle that warrants a result different from that reached by the Court in Walder ." ( Harris , supra , 401 U.S. at p. 225 , 91 S.Ct. 643 ; see Walder , supra , 347 U.S. 62 , 74 S.Ct. 354 .) In highlighting the necessity of allowing the prosecution to admit the defendant's statements to police, despite having been obtained in violation of Miranda , the court explained, "Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully and accurately 2017After describing its prior decision in Walder , the court observed, "We are not persuaded that there is a difference in principle that warrants a result different from that reached by the Court in Walder ." ( Harris , supra , 401 U.S. at p. 225 , 91 S.Ct. 643 ; see Walder , supra , 347 U.S. 62 , 74 S.Ct. 354 .) In highlighting the necessity of allowing the prosecution to admit the defendant's statements to police, despite having been obtained in violation of Miranda , the court explained, "Having voluntarily taken the stand, petitioner was under an obligation to speak truthfully and accurately | 1 | 1 |
Industrial Indemnity Co. v. WKRS.'COMP. APP. BD.green1 sentence2003Appeals Bd., supra, 60 Cal.App.4th at p. 557, fn. 5 , citing § 1063, subd. (a).) Accordingly, CIGA may not guarantee a disability claim when a solvent workers’ compensation insurer is otherwise jointly and severally liable for the claim. | 1 | 1 |
Pensinger v. Bowsmith, Inc.green2 sentences2000(See, e.g., *256 Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 33, 44 [ 90 Cal.Rptr.2d 15 ] [employee with diabetes and heart condition terminated after incidents of insubordination]; Pensigner v. Bowsmith, Inc. (1998) 60 Cal.App.4th 709, 719 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 531 ] [employee with developmental reading disorder terminated from position as sales representative after refusing to take reading evaluation tests].) Jensen’s claim is different. 2000(See, e.g., *256 Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 33, 44 [ 90 Cal.Rptr.2d 15 ] [employee with diabetes and heart condition terminated after incidents of insubordination]; Pensigner v. Bowsmith, Inc. (1998) 60 Cal.App.4th 709, 719 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 531 ] [employee with developmental reading disorder terminated from position as sales representative after refusing to take reading evaluation tests].) Jensen’s claim is different. | 1 | 1 |
Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co.green2 sentences2000(See, e.g., *256 Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 33, 44 [ 90 Cal.Rptr.2d 15 ] [employee with diabetes and heart condition terminated after incidents of insubordination]; Pensigner v. Bowsmith, Inc. (1998) 60 Cal.App.4th 709, 719 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 531 ] [employee with developmental reading disorder terminated from position as sales representative after refusing to take reading evaluation tests].) Jensen’s claim is different. 2000(See, e.g., *256 Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 33, 44 [ 90 Cal.Rptr.2d 15 ] [employee with diabetes and heart condition terminated after incidents of insubordination]; Pensigner v. Bowsmith, Inc. (1998) 60 Cal.App.4th 709, 719 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 531 ] [employee with developmental reading disorder terminated from position as sales representative after refusing to take reading evaluation tests].) Jensen’s claim is different. | 1 | 1 |
Jackson v. County of Los Angelesgreen2 sentences1999(Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc. (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 950, 955-960 [ 81 Cal.Rptr.2d 864 ]; see also Jackson v. County of Los Angeles (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 171, 183 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 96 ] [Holding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel should apply when: “(1) the same party has taken two positions; (2) the positions were taken in judicial or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; (3) the party was successful in asserting the first position (i.e., the tribunal adopted the position or accepted it as true); (4) the two positions are totally inconsistent; and (5) the first position was not tak 1999(Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc. (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 950, 955-960 [ 81 Cal.Rptr.2d 864 ]; see also Jackson v. County of Los Angeles (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 171, 183 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 96 ] [Holding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel should apply when: “(1) the same party has taken two positions; (2) the positions were taken in judicial or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; (3) the party was successful in asserting the first position (i.e., the tribunal adopted the position or accepted it as true); (4) the two positions are totally inconsistent; and (5) the first position was not tak | 1 | 1 |
Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc.green2 sentences1999(Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc. (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 950, 955-960 [ 81 Cal.Rptr.2d 864 ]; see also Jackson v. County of Los Angeles (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 171, 183 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 96 ] [Holding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel should apply when: “(1) the same party has taken two positions; (2) the positions were taken in judicial or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; (3) the party was successful in asserting the first position (i.e., the tribunal adopted the position or accepted it as true); (4) the two positions are totally inconsistent; and (5) the first position was not tak 1999(Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc. (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 950, 955-960 [ 81 Cal.Rptr.2d 864 ]; see also Jackson v. County of Los Angeles (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 171, 183 [ 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 96 ] [Holding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel should apply when: “(1) the same party has taken two positions; (2) the positions were taken in judicial or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; (3) the party was successful in asserting the first position (i.e., the tribunal adopted the position or accepted it as true); (4) the two positions are totally inconsistent; and (5) the first position was not tak | 1 | 1 |
John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co. v. Greergreen2 sentences1998Indeed, as the court in John Hancock stated: "Whether Hancock is precluded from denying benefits for a disability claim based on a condition which may have manifested prior to the issuance of the policy is a question not before us and therefore not addressed by this opinion." ( 60 Cal.App.4th at p. 881, fn. 2 , 71 Cal.Rptr.2d 48 .) [3] Appellant correctly points out that the incontestability clauses in the cited cases had somewhat different wording and were not imposed by statutory mandate. 1998Indeed, as the court in John Hancock stated: "Whether Hancock is precluded from denying benefits for a disability claim based on a condition which may have manifested prior to the issuance of the policy is a question not before us and therefore not addressed by this opinion." ( 60 Cal.App.4th at p. 881, fn. 2 , 71 Cal.Rptr.2d 48 .) [3] Appellant correctly points out that the incontestability clauses in the cited cases had somewhat different wording and were not imposed by statutory mandate. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Stanfillgreen2 sentences1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives 1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives | 1 | 1 |
People v. Taylorgreen2 sentences1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives 1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives | 1 | 1 |
People v. Sheagreen2 sentences1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives 1997(People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal.Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal.App.2d 51, 54 [50 Cal.Rptr. 215J; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal.App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal.Rptr. 215 ] [“A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives the privilege against self-incrimination to the extent of all inquiries which would be proper on cross-examination and is subject to impeachment the same as any other witness.”]; People v. Shea (1995) 39 Cal.App.4th 1257, 1267 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 388 ] [I | 1 | 1 |
People v. Davisgreen2 sentences1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives 1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives | 1 | 1 |
Egan v. Mutual of Omaha Insurancegreen1 sentence1988Co. (1979) 24 Cal.3d 809, 821-822 [ 169 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 620 P.2d *172 141] [punitive damage award supported by evidence that insurance representative knew the plaintiff’s claim of injury was bona fide, and yet called plaintiff a fraud, and told plaintiff he had a sickness not a disability even though there was no reason to deny the disability claim].) Although one may view an insurer’s act of denying an undisputably valid claim as reprehensible, extensive case precedent flatly holds even an insurer’s allegedly bad faith refusal to pay a workers’ compensation claim is not conduct outside the ex | 1 | 1 |
Mathews v. Eldridgegreen2 sentences1981(Mathews v. Eldridge (1975) 424 U.S. 319, 348 [ 47 L.Ed.2d 18, 41 , 96 S.Ct. 893 ].) PERS should be allowed to independently challenge a disability claim without the need to evaluate all the underlying merits of an application. 1981(Mathews v. Eldridge (1975) 424 U.S. 319, 348 [ 47 L.Ed.2d 18, 41 , 96 S.Ct. 893 ].) PERS should be allowed to independently challenge a disability claim without the need to evaluate all the underlying merits of an application. | 1 | 1 |
| Mihesuah v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Boardgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Comer Blocker v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hill v. New York Life Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Carrington Estate Planning Services v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
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2 sentences2018(Carrington, supra, 289 F.3d at pp. 646-647.) The notice prejudice rule in those states is indistinguishable from the California rule. 2018(Carrington, supra, 289 F.3d at pp. 646-647.) The notice prejudice rule in those states is indistinguishable from the California rule. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Castro v. Los Angeles Board of Education
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2 sentences2025(Castro, at p. 234.) The court of appeal first addressed the interplay between section 1081.5 and section 13557.5, the predecessor statute to section 44808, noting “the difference in words used to describe the events delineated in section 13557.5 (school sponsored activity) and that event referred to in the immunity statute, section 1081.5 (field trip or excursion).” ( Castro, supra, 54 Cal.App.3d at pp. 235–236.) In reversing the judgment, the court explained that the allegations in the operative complaint were “sufficient to place the plaintiffs within the ambit of section 13557.5 [44808] an 2025(Castro, at p. 234.) The court of appeal first addressed the interplay between section 1081.5 and section 13557.5, the predecessor statute to section 44808, noting “the difference in words used to describe the events delineated in section 13557.5 (school sponsored activity) and that event referred to in the immunity statute, section 1081.5 (field trip or excursion).” ( Castro, supra, 54 Cal.App.3d at pp. 235–236.) In reversing the judgment, the court explained that the allegations in the operative complaint were “sufficient to place the plaintiffs within the ambit of section 13557.5 [44808] an | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Barboni v. Tuomi
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1 sentence2025Even with additional time at trial, there is no reasonable likelihood Husband would have been able to overcome that damning evidence.1 (See Garcia v. Rehrig Internat., Inc. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 869, 875 [prejudicial error is the basis for a new trial].) Finally, Husband’s reliance on Barboni v. Tuomi (2012) 210 Cal.App.4th 340 to support his argument that the family court could consider 1 Husband also withdrew his claim for need-based attorney fees, making the issue of his claimed disability (and his argument he did not have a fair opportunity to support his claim) moot. 8 declarations to whi | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Denny's Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
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2 sentences2018Appeals Bd. (2003) 104 Cal.App.4th 1433 , 129 Cal.Rptr.2d 53 , which concluded that an employer self-insured for workers' compensation was an "insurer" based on the definition appearing in Labor Code section 3211. ( Denny's , at 1440, 129 Cal.Rptr.2d 53 [concluding that because a self-insured employer was an insurer, the California Insurance Guarantee Association was not obligated to guarantee a disability claim as that obligation does not apply when a solvent workers' compensation insurer is jointly and severally liable (Ins. 2018Appeals Bd. (2003) 104 Cal.App.4th 1433 , 129 Cal.Rptr.2d 53 , which concluded that an employer self-insured for workers' compensation was an "insurer" based on the definition appearing in Labor Code section 3211. ( Denny's , at 1440, 129 Cal.Rptr.2d 53 [concluding that because a self-insured employer was an insurer, the California Insurance Guarantee Association was not obligated to guarantee a disability claim as that obligation does not apply when a solvent workers' compensation insurer is jointly and severally liable (Ins. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Miranda v. Arizona
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2 sentences2017It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government's possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths." ( Id . at p. 65, 74 S.Ct. 354 .) The high court explained that a contrary conclusion "would be a perversion of the Fourth Amendment" because "there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." ( Ibid . ) In Harris v. New York (1971) 401 U.S. 22 2017It is quite another to say that the defendant can turn the illegal method by which evidence in the Government's possession was obtained to his own advantage, and provide himself with a shield against contradiction of his untruths." ( Id . at p. 65, 74 S.Ct. 354 .) The high court explained that a contrary conclusion "would be a perversion of the Fourth Amendment" because "there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." ( Ibid . ) In Harris v. New York (1971) 401 U.S. 22 | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Smith v. City of Napa
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2 sentences2014There are facts from which a reasonable trial court on a petition for writ of administrative mandamus could conclude the equitable exceptions articulated in Smith, supra, 120 Cal.App.4th 194 , should apply in this case because there is evidence of both inexplicable delay by the City on Thornburg’s long-pending disability retirement application until after she was fired for cause and evidence a favorable decision on her application would have been a foregone conclusion had she not been terminated for cause.7 This is not a case like Haywood or Smith in which the employee’s disability claim was i 2014There are facts from which a reasonable trial court on a petition for writ of administrative mandamus could conclude the equitable exceptions articulated in Smith, supra, 120 Cal.App.4th 194 , should apply in this case because there is evidence of both inexplicable delay by the City on Thornburg’s long-pending disability retirement application until after she was fired for cause and evidence a favorable decision on her application would have been a foregone conclusion had she not been terminated for cause.7 This is not a case like Haywood or Smith in which the employee’s disability claim was i | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp.
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1 sentence2013In Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp. (1998) 525 U.S. 70 (Wright), a longshoreman sued six stevedore companies in District Court, alleging they had discriminated against him under the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to hire him because he made a disability claim in the past. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Roby v. McKesson Corp.
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1 sentence2013In Roby, the California Supreme Court held that where non-economic damages awarded on different causes of action “overlapped in part, then, to the extent of the overlap, adding the awards together had the effect of compensating [the plaintiff] multiple times for the same injury.” (Roby, supra, 47 Cal.4th at p. 703 .) The plaintiff in Roby prevailed at trial on three related causes of action against her former employer -- wrongful termination in violation of public policy, disability discrimination in violation of FEHA, and failure to accommodate a disability in violation of FEHA. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Haywood v. American River Fire Protection District
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2 sentences2004Defendant Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) eventually denied the disability claim, citing Haywood v. American River Fire Protection Dist. (1998) 67 Cal.App.4th 1292 [ 79 Cal.Rptr.2d 749 ] (Haywood), because plaintiff no longer had an employment relationship with the City. 2004Defendant Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) eventually denied the disability claim, citing Haywood v. American River Fire Protection Dist. (1998) 67 Cal.App.4th 1292 [ 79 Cal.Rptr.2d 749 ] (Haywood), because plaintiff no longer had an employment relationship with the City. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
New York Life Insurance v. Hollender
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2 sentences1998Co. v. Hollender (1951) 38 Cal.2d 73 , 237 P.2d 510 . 1998Co. v. Hollender (1951) 38 Cal.2d 73 , 237 P.2d 510 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Cohen v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
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2 sentences1998The insured contended that the incontestability clause barred the insurer's claims. ( Id. at pp. 341-343, 89 P.2d 732 .) In rejecting the insured's arguments, the court held that in order for coverage to exist under the relevant policies, the insured was required to plead and prove that when he filed the disability claim, he "was suffering from `a disease occurring and originating after the issuance of the policies." ( Id. at p. 346, 89 P.2d 732 .) On these facts the court held that the incontestability clause "does not extend the coverage beyond the terms of the policy" and that the insured " 1998The insured contended that the incontestability clause barred the insurer's claims. ( Id. at pp. 341-343, 89 P.2d 732 .) In rejecting the insured's arguments, the court held that in order for coverage to exist under the relevant policies, the insured was required to plead and prove that when he filed the disability claim, he "was suffering from `a disease occurring and originating after the issuance of the policies." ( Id. at p. 346, 89 P.2d 732 .) On these facts the court held that the incontestability clause "does not extend the coverage beyond the terms of the policy" and that the insured " | 1 | 1998–1998 |
People v. Disbrow
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2 sentences1997Beyond that, however, there is hardly justification for letting the defendant affirmatively resort to perjurious testimony in reliance on the Government's disability to challenge his credibility." Walder has been accepted by California courts. ( People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal. Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal. App.2d 51, 54 [ 50 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal. App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal. Rptr. 215 ] ["A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives 1997(People v. Taylor (1972) 8 Cal.3d 174, 182-184 [ 104 Cal.Rptr. 350 , 501 P.2d 918 ]; People v. Disbrow, supra, 16 Cal.3d 101, 108 ; People v. Davis (1966) 241 Cal.App.2d 51, 54 [50 Cal.Rptr. 215J; see also People v. Stanfill (1986) 184 Cal.App.3d 577, 581 [ 229 Cal.Rptr. 215 ] [“A defendant who takes the stand to testify in his own behalf waives the privilege against self-incrimination to the extent of all inquiries which would be proper on cross-examination and is subject to impeachment the same as any other witness.”]; People v. Shea (1995) 39 Cal.App.4th 1257, 1267 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 388 ] [I | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Morgan v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| United States Casualty Co. v. Perryman green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.