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2017In examining the extent to which the right to assert a PAGA claim may be waived, the court relied on Civil Code section 1668, which invalidates contracts that exempt their parties from "violation[s] of law," and Civil Code section 3513, which invalidates private contracts that contravene "a law established for a public reason ...." 7 ( Iskanian , supra , 59 Cal.4th at pp. 382-383, 173 Cal.Rptr.3d 289 , 327 P.3d 129 .) Applying those statutes, the court determined that a waiver of the right to assert a PAGA claim in any forum "disable[d] one of the primary mechanisms for enforcing the Labor Cod

2017In examining the extent to which the right to assert a PAGA claim may be waived, the court relied on Civil Code section 1668, which invalidates contracts that exempt their parties from "violation[s] of law," and Civil Code section 3513, which invalidates private contracts that contravene "a law established for a public reason ...." 7 ( Iskanian , supra , 59 Cal.4th at pp. 382-383, 173 Cal.Rptr.3d 289 , 327 P.3d 129 .) Applying those statutes, the court determined that a waiver of the right to assert a PAGA claim in any forum "disable[d] one of the primary mechanisms for enforcing the Labor Cod

2022The court determined the error should be analyzed under the harmless error standard of People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836 .

1986For this reason, evidence of the ‘booking’ interview with appellant was not admissible on the substantive criminal charges.” (Id., at p. 389.) After deciding the trial court erred in admitting the statements, the court determined the error was reversible under the prejudice standard of People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818 [ 299 P.2d 243 ].

2019The jury sentenced Jones to death (§ 190.1 et seq.), and the judgment was affirmed on appeal. ( People v. Jones (2013) 57 Cal.4th 899 , 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) *791 During jury selection, the prosecution used peremptory challenges to excuse two African-American jurors, and defense counsel objected. ( People v. Jones, supra, 57 Cal.4th at p. 916 , 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) The court determined the defense attorney made a prima facie showing of racial bias. ( Id. at p. 917, 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) The prosecutor offered race-neutral explanations for exc

2019The jury sentenced Jones to death (§ 190.1 et seq.), and the judgment was affirmed on appeal. ( People v. Jones (2013) 57 Cal.4th 899 , 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) *791 During jury selection, the prosecution used peremptory challenges to excuse two African-American jurors, and defense counsel objected. ( People v. Jones, supra, 57 Cal.4th at p. 916 , 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) The court determined the defense attorney made a prima facie showing of racial bias. ( Id. at p. 917, 161 Cal.Rptr.3d 295 , 306 P.3d 1136 .) The prosecutor offered race-neutral explanations for exc

2018Proc., § 583.310.) Relying primarily on Sagi Plumbing v. Chartered Construction Corp. (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 443 (Sagi Plumbing), the court determined that the hearing on the second cause of action was “not the start of a trial that would have disposed of the entire case.” The court found “the issues presented in the First and Second cause of action are not precursors to the . . . issues raised in the Third and Fourth Causes of Action, but rather are separate and distinct claims.” Therefore, the court granted the motion to dismiss. 32 The court’s reliance on Sagi Plumbing was misplaced.

2018Proc., § 583.310.) Relying primarily on Sagi Plumbing v. Chartered Construction Corp. (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 443 (Sagi Plumbing), the court determined that the hearing on the second cause of action was “not the start of a trial that would have disposed of the entire case.” The court found “the issues presented in the First and Second cause of action are not precursors to the . . . issues raised in the Third and Fourth Causes of Action, but rather are separate and distinct claims.” Therefore, the court granted the motion to dismiss. 32 The court’s reliance on Sagi Plumbing was misplaced.

2017For example, in Morgenstern , this court determined that the presumption in Evidence Code section 664 established the reliability of breath test results introduced at an administrative per se hearing. ( Morgenstern , supra , 111 Cal.App.4th at p. 377 , 4 Cal.Rptr.3d 46 .) This court then concluded, "Because Morgenstern failed to introduce evidence rebutting the presumption or contradicting the [Department's] evidence, the [Department] properly suspended his driver's license and the trial court erred in ordering the [Department] to vacate its suspension order." ( Ibid. ) Similarly, in *276 McKi

2017For example, in Morgenstern , this court determined that the presumption in Evidence Code section 664 established the reliability of breath test results introduced at an administrative per se hearing. ( Morgenstern , supra , 111 Cal.App.4th at p. 377 , 4 Cal.Rptr.3d 46 .) This court then concluded, "Because Morgenstern failed to introduce evidence rebutting the presumption or contradicting the [Department's] evidence, the [Department] properly suspended his driver's license and the trial court erred in ordering the [Department] to vacate its suspension order." ( Ibid. ) Similarly, in *276 McKi

2017For example, in Morgenstern , this court determined that the presumption in Evidence Code section 664 established the reliability of breath test results introduced at an administrative per se hearing. ( Morgenstern , supra , 111 Cal.App.4th at p. 377 , 4 Cal.Rptr.3d 46 .) This court then concluded, "Because Morgenstern failed to introduce evidence rebutting the presumption or contradicting the [Department's] evidence, the [Department] properly suspended his driver's license and the trial court erred in ordering the [Department] to vacate its suspension order." ( Ibid. ) Similarly, in *276 McKi

2017For example, in Morgenstern , this court determined that the presumption in Evidence Code section 664 established the reliability of breath test results introduced at an administrative per se hearing. ( Morgenstern , supra , 111 Cal.App.4th at p. 377 , 4 Cal.Rptr.3d 46 .) This court then concluded, "Because Morgenstern failed to introduce evidence rebutting the presumption or contradicting the [Department's] evidence, the [Department] properly suspended his driver's license and the trial court erred in ordering the [Department] to vacate its suspension order." ( Ibid. ) Similarly, in *276 McKi

2017The court determined that those factors were not exclusive, and that a court could admit a "wide variety" of evidence to determine the reasonable value. ( Children's Hospital, supra , at p. 1274, 172 Cal.Rptr.3d 861 .) That case, however, did not address an out-of-network, nonemergency service provider seeking quantum meruit.

2017(Children's Hospital, supra, at 19 p. 1274.) That case, however, did not address an out-of-network, nonemergency service provider seeking quantum meruit.

1966In Estate of Hughes, supra, 202 Cal.App.2d 12 , there is, to be sure, reference to the fact that the charity-limitation statute before 1937 provided that excess dispositions shall be void, and this reference was given as a distinction between Estate of Hughes and Estate of Campbell .

1966In Estate of Hughes, supra, 202 Cal.App.2d 12 , there is, to be sure, reference to the fact that the charity-limitation statute before 1937 provided that excess dispositions shall be void, and this reference was given as a distinction between Estate of Hughes and Estate of Campbell.

2025(Id. at pp. 346–350.) The court observed Delaware substantive law supplied “ ‘ “the relevant corporate governance general standard of care.” ’ ” (Central Laborers’ Pension Fund, at p. 346.) Thaler argues the trial court wrongly rejected his argument that Central Laborers’ Pension Fund, supra, 17 Cal.App.5th 292 requires a bench trial on his equitable claim of breach of fiduciary duty under Delaware law.

2025(Id. at pp. 346–350.) The court observed Delaware substantive law supplied “ ‘ “the relevant corporate governance general standard of care.” ’ ” (Central Laborers’ Pension Fund, at p. 346.) Thaler argues the trial court wrongly rejected his argument that Central Laborers’ Pension Fund, supra, 17 Cal.App.5th 292 requires a bench trial on his equitable claim of breach of fiduciary duty under Delaware law.

2024For instance, 10 in Wharton, supra, 103 Cal.App.2d at page 713 , the court determined a clause in a will that prevented the sale of devised property for a period of 20 years was void under section 711.1 The court explained the restraint was “inconsistent with and repugnant to” the fee simple interest the will created and conveyed.

2024For instance, 10 in Wharton, supra, 103 Cal.App.2d at page 713 , the court determined a clause in a will that prevented the sale of devised property for a period of 20 years was void under section 711.1 The court explained the restraint was “inconsistent with and repugnant to” the fee simple interest the will created and conveyed.

2024While Armstrong acknowledges the trial court relied on the Chodos case, he makes no effort to rebut or distinguish that case.3 In Chodos, the court determined that a claim against an attorney did not arise from petitioning activity because “The principal basis of [the] claim concerns conduct constituting a breach of professional duty, not statements or filings made in connection with litigation.” (Chodos, supra, 210 Cal.App.4th at p. 3 Armstrong also misrepresents the trial court’s ruling.

2023This is precisely the type of instructional error that our Supreme Court identified and found unacceptable in Chiu, supra, 59 Cal.4th 155 .” (Loza, supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 805 .) The court determined the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (see Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 ), and vacated Loza’s conviction for first degree murder.

2023Exceptions to Privette: Hooker and Kinsman The Privette doctrine has exceptions, which “apply where delegation is either ineffective or incomplete.” (Sandoval, supra, 12 Cal.5th at p. 271 .) In Hooker v. 12 Department of Transportation (2002) 27 Cal.4th 198 (Hooker), the court concluded that a contractor’s employee may sue the hirer of the contractor for the tort of negligent exercise of control where the hirer’s “exercise of retained control affirmatively contributed to the employee’s injuries.” (Id. at p. 202.) The court explained, “if an employee of an independent contractor can show that t

2023This is precisely the type of instructional error that our Supreme Court identified and found unacceptable in Chiu, supra, 59 Cal.4th 155 .” (Loza, supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 805 .) The court determined the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (see Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 ), and vacated Loza’s conviction for first degree murder.

2023This is precisely the type of instructional error that our Supreme Court identified and found unacceptable in Chiu, supra, 59 Cal.4th 155 .” (Loza, supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 805 .) The court determined the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (see Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 ), and vacated Loza’s conviction for first degree murder.

2023This is precisely the type of instructional error that our Supreme Court identified and found unacceptable in Chiu, supra, 59 Cal.4th 155 .” (Loza, supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 805 .) The court determined the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (see Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 ), and vacated Loza’s conviction for first degree murder.

2022(Ibid., citing Berkemer v. McCarty (1984) 468 U.S. 420, 439 .) Therefore, the court determined no error arose from the admission of the defendant’s statement.

2022The mere allegation in a complaint that the plaintiff is entitled to receive attorney fees does not provide a sufficient basis for awarding them to the opposing party if the plaintiff does not prevail.” (Id. at pp. 466-467, quoting Sessions Payroll Management, Inc. v. Noble Construction Co. (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 671, 681-682 ; see also Reynolds Metals Co. v. Alperson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 124, 129 ; Blickman Turkus, LP v. MF Downtown Sunnyvale, LLC (2008) 162 Cal.App.4th 858, 897-899 [noting that the International Billing approach had been “repeatedly criticized and rejected”].) Here, we find that

2022Perez, supra, 111 Cal.App.4th at pp. 465, 469, the court determined that the rule announced in International Billing “sweeps too broadly” and had not “made proper use of the [judicial estoppel] doctrine.” Instead, the court concluded that the “correct rule” “requires a party claiming attorney fees to establish that the opposing party actually would have been entitled to receive them if the opposing party had prevailed.

2022(Bellomo, at p. 200.) The People also direct us to In re Joseph R. (1998) 65 Cal.App.4th 954 .

2022(Lopez, supra, 198 Cal.App.4th at p. 711 .) This court determined that the instruction was proper because it required supporting evidence, reiterated the prosecution’s burden of proof, and was not reasonably likely to be misinterpreted by the jury.

2021The trial court determined the hearing officer properly rejected the medical opinions and concluded the applicant failed to meet his burden to show a real and measurable connection between his permanent psychiatric disability and his employment. ( Valero, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at pp. 962–963.) On appeal, this court noted that to prevail on appeal, the applicant was required to show the evidence compelled a finding in his favor as a matter of law since he had the burden of proof on whether his disability was service connected. ( Valero, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at pp. 965–966.) We rejected the a

2021The trial court determined the hearing officer properly rejected the medical opinions and concluded the applicant failed to meet his burden to show a real and measurable connection between his permanent psychiatric disability and his employment. ( Valero, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at pp. 962–963.) On appeal, this court noted that to prevail on appeal, the applicant was required to show the evidence compelled a finding in his favor as a matter of law since he had the burden of proof on whether his disability was service connected. ( Valero, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at pp. 965–966.) We rejected the a

2021(Aledamat, supra, 8 Cal.5th at p. 15 .) Just as in the instant case, the defendant in Aledamat was charged with both an assault with a deadly weapon in violation of section 245, subdivision (a)(1) and making a criminal threat in violation of section 422, subdivision (a).

2017(Id. at p. 47.) The court determined that the doctrine exempting state entities from local regulation was inapplicable because the circus operations were a “revenue-producing activity” that had “no relation to the governmental functions of the university.” (Id. at p. 50.) Similarly, in City of Modesto v. Modesto Irrigation Dist. (1973) 34 Cal.App.3d 504 (City of Modesto), the Court of Appeal held that Modesto could require state irrigation districts to collect a tax imposed on users of the districts’ electricity because “an irrigation district which manufactures, distributes[,] and sells elect

2017(Id, at p. 47.) The court determined that the doctrine exempting state entities from local regulation was inapplicable because the circus operations were a “revenue-producing activity” that had “no relation to the governmental function of the university.” (Id. at p. 50.) Similarly, in City of Modesto v. Modesto Irrigation Dist. (1973) 34 Cal.App.3d 504 [ 110 Cal.Rptr. 111 ] (City of Modesto), the Court of Appeal held that Modesto could require state irrigation districts to collect a tax imposed on users of the districts’ electricity because “an irrigation district which manufactures, distribut