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two prong test in California

16 California opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 5 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.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Autumn H.green
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2016(In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) “Because a parent’s claim to such an exception is evaluated in light of the Legislature’s preference for adoption, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a court will choose a permanent plan other than adoption. [Citation.]” (In re Scott B. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 452, 469 .) To establish the parent-child relationship exception, mother must show she maintained regular contact and visitation, and that Aiden would benefit from continuing the relationship. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i); In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575

2015(In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575 .) It is a two prong test.

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San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Sara D.green
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond 17 between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of pr

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Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Kimberly G.green
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond 17 between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of pr

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People v. Dominguezgreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020(Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869 ; People v. Taylor (2020) 43 Cal.App.5th 1102 , 1108.) “These two elements are not mutually exclusive but are interrelated.” (Vines, at p. 870; accord, Dominguez, supra, 6 In 1997, the Legislature amended section 209, subdivision (b), to “eliminat[e] the requirement that the movement of the victim ‘substantially’ increase the risk of harm to the victim.” (Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869, fn. 20 .) 10 39 Cal.4th at p. 1152 .) “[E]ach case must be considered in the context of the totality of its circumstances.” (Dominguez, at p. 1152.) In analyzing the scop

2020(Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869 ; People v. Taylor (2020) 43 Cal.App.5th 1102 , 1108.) “These two elements are not mutually exclusive but are interrelated.” (Vines, at p. 870; accord, Dominguez, supra, 6 In 1997, the Legislature amended section 209, subdivision (b), to “eliminat[e] the requirement that the movement of the victim ‘substantially’ increase the risk of harm to the victim.” (Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869, fn. 20 .) 10 39 Cal.4th at p. 1152 .) “[E]ach case must be considered in the context of the totality of its circumstances.” (Dominguez, at p. 1152.) In analyzing the scop

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People v. Vinesgreen
cal · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020(Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869 ; People v. Taylor (2020) 43 Cal.App.5th 1102 , 1108.) “These two elements are not mutually exclusive but are interrelated.” (Vines, at p. 870; accord, Dominguez, supra, 6 In 1997, the Legislature amended section 209, subdivision (b), to “eliminat[e] the requirement that the movement of the victim ‘substantially’ increase the risk of harm to the victim.” (Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869, fn. 20 .) 10 39 Cal.4th at p. 1152 .) “[E]ach case must be considered in the context of the totality of its circumstances.” (Dominguez, at p. 1152.) In analyzing the scop

2020(Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869 ; People v. Taylor (2020) 43 Cal.App.5th 1102 , 1108.) “These two elements are not mutually exclusive but are interrelated.” (Vines, at p. 870; accord, Dominguez, supra, 6 In 1997, the Legislature amended section 209, subdivision (b), to “eliminat[e] the requirement that the movement of the victim ‘substantially’ increase the risk of harm to the victim.” (Vines, supra, 51 Cal.4th at p. 869, fn. 20 .) 10 39 Cal.4th at p. 1152 .) “[E]ach case must be considered in the context of the totality of its circumstances.” (Dominguez, at p. 1152.) In analyzing the scop

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Gemini Aluminum Corp. v. California Custom Shapes, Inc.green
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(Gemini Aluminum Corp. v. California Custom Shapes, Inc. (2002) 95 Cal.App.4th 1249, 1262 (Gemini).) Section 3426.4 authorizes the trial court to award attorney fees as a deterrent to specious trade secret claims. ( 95 Cal.App.4th at p. 1261 .) Because the award is a sanction, a trial court has broad discretion in awarding fees.

2014(Gemini Aluminum Corp. v. California Custom Shapes, Inc. (2002) 95 Cal.App.4th 1249, 1262 (Gemini).) Section 3426.4 authorizes the trial court to award attorney fees as a deterrent to specious trade secret claims. ( 95 Cal.App.4th at p. 1261 .) Because the award is a sanction, a trial court has broad discretion in awarding fees.

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Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Accident Commissiongreen
cal · 1946 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983Co. v. Industrial Acc. Com. (1946) 28 Cal.2d 329, 338 [ 170 P.2d 18 ], hereafter Henslick, Chairez, supra, 16 Cal.3d at p. 600 .) Synthesizing concepts from these and other older cases, this court in Chairez devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk exception.

1983Co. v. Industrial Acc. Com. (1946) 28 Cal.2d 329, 338 [ 170 P.2d 18 ], hereafter Henslick, Chairez, supra, 16 Cal.3d at p. 600 .) Synthesizing concepts from these and other older cases, this court in Chairez devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk exception.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Casey D. green
calctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2016(In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) “Because a parent’s claim to such an exception is evaluated in light of the Legislature’s preference for adoption, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a court will choose a permanent plan other than adoption. [Citation.]” (In re Scott B. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 452, 469 .) To establish the parent-child relationship exception, mother must show she maintained regular contact and visitation, and that Aiden would benefit from continuing the relationship. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i); In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575

2015"The exception applies only where the [trial] court finds regular visits and contact have 5 continued or developed a significant, positive, emotional attachment from child to parent.' " (In re Casey D. (1999) 70 Cal.App.4th 38, 50 .) The trial court found that appellants met the first prong by maintaining regular visitation but visitation was minimal after mother suffered a drug relapse.

32015–2016
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. A.R. green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2021This exception is set forth in section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) which states: ‘[T]he court shall terminate parental rights unless either of the following applies: . . . . [¶] (B) The court finds a compelling reason for determining that termination would be detrimental to the child due to one or more of the following circumstances: [¶] (i) The parents have maintained regular visitation and contact with the child and the child would benefit from continuing the relationship.’” (In re Noah G., supra, 247 Cal.App.4th at p. 1300 .) “Application of the beneficial parent-child relationship exc

2021This exception is set forth in section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) which states: ‘[T]he court shall terminate parental rights unless either of the following applies: [¶] . . . [¶] (B) The court finds a compelling reason for determining that termination would be detrimental to the child due to one or more of the following circumstances: [¶] (i) The parents have maintained regular visitation and contact with the child and the child would benefit from continuing the relationship.’” (In re Noah G., supra, 247 Cal.App.4th at p. 1300 .) “Application of the beneficial parent-child relationship e

22021–2021
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. M.P. green
calctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond 17 between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond 17 between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of

22021–2021
General Insurance Co. of America v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board green
cal · 1976
2 sentences

1990Appeals Bd. (1976) 16 Cal.3d 595 ( 128 Cal.Rptr. 417 , 546 P.2d 1361 )] devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk—exception.

1990Appeals Bd. (1976) 16 Cal.3d 595 ( 128 Cal.Rptr. 417 , 546 P.2d 1361 )] devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk—exception.

21983–1990
Parks v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board green
cal · 1983
1 sentence

2025Co. (1941) 19 Cal.2d 8, 12 .) “Synthesizing concepts,” our Supreme Court “devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk exception. . . . [T]he exception will apply (1) if ‘but for’ the employment the employee would not have been at the location where the injury occurred and (2) if ‘the risk is distinctive in nature or quantitatively greater than risks common to the public.’ ” ( Parks, supra, at p. 590 .) The Board applied the two-prong test but neither the Board nor Hernandez supply any authority for rendering the zone of employment exception as large as an entire com

12025–2025
Freire v. Matson Navigation Co. green
cal · 1941
1 sentence

2025Co. (1941) 19 Cal.2d 8, 12 .) “Synthesizing concepts,” our Supreme Court “devised a two prong test to determine applicability of the special risk exception. . . . [T]he exception will apply (1) if ‘but for’ the employment the employee would not have been at the location where the injury occurred and (2) if ‘the risk is distinctive in nature or quantitatively greater than risks common to the public.’ ” ( Parks, supra, at p. 590 .) The Board applied the two-prong test but neither the Board nor Hernandez supply any authority for rendering the zone of employment exception as large as an entire com

12025–2025
People v. Watson green
cal · 1956
1 sentence

2022(People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836-837 .) As noted ante, when a defendant requests a continuance without proper notice, section 1050, subdivision (d), outlines a two prong test for determining good cause.

12022–2022
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. v. Department of Transportation green
calctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2022In fact, “under either prong of the two- prong test, or under a general foreseeability test, both foreseeability and a nexus between the tortious act and the employment are required.” (Halliburton, supra, 220 Cal.App.4th at p. 103 .) As Halliburton explained, “ ‘Respondeat superior liability demands a nexus between the employee’s tort and the employment to ensure that liability is properly placed on the employer.

12022–2022
In Re Jasmine D. green
calctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2021Rather, the second prong requires a parent to prove that the bond between the parent and child is sufficiently strong that the child would suffer detriment from its termination. [Citation.] In applying this exception, the court must take into account numerous variables, including but not limited to (1) the age of the child, (2) the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, (3) the “‘positive’” or “‘negative’” effect of interaction between parent and child, and (4) the child’s unique needs.” (In re Grace P. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 605, 612-613 .) “The [parent] has the burden of pr

12021–2021
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2020(Strickland v. Washington (1984) 466 U.S. 668, 687 .) However, the current record does not establish either prong of the Strickland test.

12020–2020
In Re Scott B. green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2016(In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) “Because a parent’s claim to such an exception is evaluated in light of the Legislature’s preference for adoption, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a court will choose a permanent plan other than adoption. [Citation.]” (In re Scott B. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 452, 469 .) To establish the parent-child relationship exception, mother must show she maintained regular contact and visitation, and that Aiden would benefit from continuing the relationship. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i); In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575

12016–2016
In Re Angel B. green
calctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2016(In re Angel B., supra, 97 Cal.App.4th at p. 467 ; In re Amber M. (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 681, 689 .) The parent must show “more than frequent and loving contact, an emotional bond with the child, or pleasant visits. [Citation.]” (In re Dakota H. (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 212, 229 .) Aiden, who has never lived with mother, was only eight months old at the section 366.26 hearing.

2016(In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) “Because a parent’s claim to such an exception is evaluated in light of the Legislature’s preference for adoption, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a court will choose a permanent plan other than adoption. [Citation.]” (In re Scott B. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 452, 469 .) To establish the parent-child relationship exception, mother must show she maintained regular contact and visitation, and that Aiden would benefit from continuing the relationship. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i); In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575

12016–2016
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Deborah M. green
calctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2016(In re Angel B., supra, 97 Cal.App.4th at p. 467 ; In re Amber M. (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 681, 689 .) The parent must show “more than frequent and loving contact, an emotional bond with the child, or pleasant visits. [Citation.]” (In re Dakota H. (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 212, 229 .) Aiden, who has never lived with mother, was only eight months old at the section 366.26 hearing.

12016–2016
Santa Clara County Department of Family & Children's Services v. Patricia J. green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2016(In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) “Because a parent’s claim to such an exception is evaluated in light of the Legislature’s preference for adoption, it is only in exceptional circumstances that a court will choose a permanent plan other than adoption. [Citation.]” (In re Scott B. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 452, 469 .) To establish the parent-child relationship exception, mother must show she maintained regular contact and visitation, and that Aiden would benefit from continuing the relationship. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i); In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575

12016–2016
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Christina N. green
calctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2016(In re Angel B., supra, 97 Cal.App.4th at p. 467 ; In re Amber M. (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 681, 689 .) The parent must show “more than frequent and loving contact, an emotional bond with the child, or pleasant visits. [Citation.]” (In re Dakota H. (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 212, 229 .) Aiden, who has never lived with mother, was only eight months old at the section 366.26 hearing.

12016–2016
Mundy v. Lenc green
calctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2016(Mundy v. Lenc (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 1401, 1408 .) I.

12016–2016
People v. Albillar green
cal · 2010
1 sentence

2015Although a lone actor can be charged with a gang enhancement (see People v. Rios (2013) 222 Cal.App.4th 542, 564 ), there is no substantial evidence that appellant dissuaded S.M. " 'for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang' (the gang-related prong), 'with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members' (the specific intent prong)." (Ibid., citing § 186.22, subd. (b)(1) and Albillar, supra, 51 Cal.4th at pp. 59-60].) It is a two prong requirement which provides "a nexus sufficient to alleviate due proces

12015–2015
People v. Rodriguez green
cal · 2012
1 sentence

2015Although a lone actor can be charged with a gang enhancement (see People v. Rios (2013) 222 Cal.App.4th 542, 564 ), there is no substantial evidence that appellant dissuaded S.M. " 'for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang' (the gang-related prong), 'with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members' (the specific intent prong)." (Ibid., citing § 186.22, subd. (b)(1) and Albillar, supra, 51 Cal.4th at pp. 59-60].) It is a two prong requirement which provides "a nexus sufficient to alleviate due proces

12015–2015
People v. Rios green
calctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015Although a lone actor can be charged with a gang enhancement (see People v. Rios (2013) 222 Cal.App.4th 542, 564 ), there is no substantial evidence that appellant dissuaded S.M. " 'for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang' (the gang-related prong), 'with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members' (the specific intent prong)." (Ibid., citing § 186.22, subd. (b)(1) and Albillar, supra, 51 Cal.4th at pp. 59-60].) It is a two prong requirement which provides "a nexus sufficient to alleviate due proces

12015–2015
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2013Gates, supra, 462 U.S. 213 , fn. omitted, emphasis added.) Reliability concerns can be assuaged by facts tending to show the credibility of either the informant or the information provided (or both).

2013Gates, supra, 462 U.S. 213 , fn. omitted, emphasis added.) Reliability concerns can be assuaged by facts tending to show the credibility of either the informant or the information provided (or both).

12013–2013
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
1 sentence

2013Aguilar set forth the original phrasing of the two prong test as follows: “Although an affidavit may be based on hearsay information and need not reflect the direct personal observations of the affiant, [citation], the magistrate must be informed of some of the underlying circumstances from which the informant concluded that the narcotics were where he claimed they were, and some of the underlying circumstances from which the officer concluded that the informant … was „credible‟ or his information „reliable.‟ ” (Aguilar, supra, 378 U.S. at 114 revd.

12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Labor Code § 3600 (3)

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Where else courts name it

OH 305 (1990–2026) TX 171 (1970–2025) TN 108 (1994–2024) NJ 57 (1987–2026) LA 52 (1983–2025) CT 47 (1985–2024) IL 47 (1986–2026) IN 30 (1980–2023) FL 29 (1988–2025) PA 28 (1977–2019) WA 27 (1999–2024) MS 17 (1984–2006) CA 16 (1983–2025) MO 15 (1986–2021) GA 14 (1980–2021) KS 14 (2020–2026) NC 12 (1978–2025) SC 9 (1986–2013) DE 8 (1982–2024) OK 8 (1986–2018) NM 8 (1974–2025) WI 7 (1991–2026) AR 7 (2016–2026) ME 6 (1987–2021) SD 6 (1997–2024) MD 6 (1983–2020) MT 6 (1991–2017) ID 5 (1999–2023) HI 5 (2003–2020) KY 5 (1995–2026) WV 5 (1981–2021) MN 5 (1988–2024) NY 5 (2002–2016) RI 3 (1995–2011) DC 3 (1984–2000) MA 3 (2000–2026) NV 3 (2009–2016) VA 3 (1997–2007) AZ 2 (1984–1996) UT 2 (1991–2019) CO 2 (1996–2009)

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