Case law

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. v. Center for Medical Progress

214 F. Supp. 3d 808 · District Court, N.D. California · Sep 30, 2016

In essence, if confidential information did not qualify as trade secret under CUTSA, then there was no common law claim protecting against its misappropriation. … Plaintiffs have not pleaded that the information defendants’ attempted to or did acquire qualifies as trade secret under the USTA-adopting states at issue.

General Communications Engineering, Inc. v. Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc.

421 F. Supp. 274 · District Court, N.D. California · Jun 30, 1976

Material Facts in Dispute Defendant contends that its supporting papers clearly show no material facts to be in dispute. … Defendant further argues that in any event its supporting papers clearly show that it did not engage in any unfair practices. We have some quarrel with both of these arguments.

In Re IBM Peripheral EDP Devices, Etc.

481 F. Supp. 965 · District Court, N.D. California · Dec 20, 1979

be shown by proof of substantial power in a relevant market, or it can be inferred from conduct which independently violates Section 1 and is of a kind "clearly threatening to competition or clearly exclusionary", or it … DAMAGES Transamerica has failed to establish liability on either the monopolization or the attempt claim.

Kelee Williams v. Robert Half International, Inc.

District Court, N.D. California · Sep 27, 2023

Young was well qualified for the Regional VP-MBS role. … Williams’s move from her VP-MBS 14 role to the Senior CSD role was clearly a demotion despite RHI’s effort to establish otherwise at 15 trial.

Brumble v. Andrew M. Jordan, Inc.

District Court, N.D. California · Jun 16, 2023

First, he argues that Jordan has 3 not adequately established that his employment was in fact subject to the CBA Jordan submitted 4 with its motion papers. … Similarly, while Brumble asserts the CBA does not 17 provide for the “working conditions” of employees, the agreement clearly is focused on that very 18 topic and covers it adequately to give rise to the exemptions.

K.S. Ex Rel. P.S. v. Fremont Unified School District

679 F. Supp. 2d 1046 · District Court, N.D. California · Dec 22, 2009

Clare’s credentials as a school psychologist qualify her to make cognitive evaluations for special education purposes. See Cal. … Children with disruptive behaviors clearly are attempting to alter the environment and are responding to environmental factors.

Northstar Financial Advisors, Inc. v. Schwab Investments

781 F. Supp. 2d 926 · District Court, N.D. California · Mar 2, 2011

If a contract does not clearly evince the intent to benefit a third party, that party is not a beneficiary of the contract. … Given that the parties devoted limited briefing to the question of whether Plaintiffs can qualify as third party beneficiaries, and that the Court has not found this briefing particularly helpful, the Court declines to decide

Filipino American Veterans & Dependents Ass'n v. United States

391 F. Supp. 1314 · District Court, N.D. California · Nov 14, 1974

It has been long established that the United States may acquire territory by treaty and govern it through the exercise by Congress of its power under Art. … Congress clearly had a rational basis for excluding Philippine servicemen from the 1950 Amendments, since, as mentioned above, the purpose of restoring Social Security benefits did not apply to such servicemen” (i. e., to

Desoto Cab Co. v. Picker

228 F. Supp. 3d 950 · District Court, N.D. California · Jan 12, 2017

Unlike taxicab service Uber assumes primary responsibility for screening potential drivers and hiring only those found to be qualified, and the passengers receive more information in advance about their prospective rides— … But that is not clearly alleged in the operative complaint.

Williams v. Nielsen

District Court, N.D. California · Nov 25, 2019

Ct. at 1636–38 (rejecting an argument that statute of 21 limitations should be construed as a limit on the waiver of sovereign immunity). … on retaliation for protected activity. 16 Williams can state a circumstantial case that adverse action based on a protected class by 17 showing (1) she is a member of a protected class; (2) she was qualified

Lin v. Solta Medical, Inc.

District Court, N.D. California · Dec 23, 2024

Wang is qualified to offer his third opinion. 23 Concerning Dr. … Lee repeatedly and clearly explained that Dr.

Boose

District Court, N.D. California · Dec 19, 2025

Federal courts are required to dismiss a case filed in forma pauperis if the court determines 19 at any time that the action is frivolous, fails to state a claim, or is directed against a defendant who 20 is immune. … courts authority to pierce 8 the veil of a complaint’s factual allegations, courts are not bound to accept at the screening stage 9 “claims describing fantastic or delusional scenarios” or factual contentions that are “clearly

Davis v. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.

District Court, N.D. California · Jun 14, 2022

At issue is whether McCulloch qualifies 21 as a Class 1 or Class 2 insured under the LTD Policy. … Generally, “only the evidence that was before 25 the plan administrator at the time of determination should be considered,” but the court may look 26 outside the administrative record when “circumstances clearly establish

Berkeley Homeless Union v. City of Berkeley

District Court, N.D. California · May 27, 2025

1134–35 (9th Cir. 2011). 16 The Court may issue a temporary restraining order without written or oral notice only if 17 (A) specific facts in an affidavit or a verified complaint clearly … Prado’s request to waive the City’s requirement 18 to provide third-party verification from a qualified professional regarding the nexus between Mr. 19 Weaber’s disabilities and his inability to comply with the City

Federation of Fly Fishers v. Daley

200 F. Supp. 2d 1181 · District Court, N.D. California · Jan 10, 2002

. § 1540 (g)(1)(C), which would qualify plaintiff for relief under the ESA fee provision set out above. See Compl. ¶ 44. Plaintiffs’ second claim for relief was for violation of the APA. … This language clearly sets out mandatory, non-discretionary steps that must be carried out by the Secretary in making a listing determination.

D'Augusta v. American Petroleum Institute

District Court, N.D. California · Jan 9, 2023

Because Plaintiffs are the parties invoking federal 25 jurisdiction, they “bear[] the burden of establishing these elements.” … Generally, it holds that an individual who petitions the government 23 for redress will be immune from any statutory liability for their petitioning conduct.

San Francisco Herring Ass'n v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

81 F. Supp. 3d 847 · District Court, N.D. California · Feb 26, 2015

The plaintiffs must establish standing for each claim independently. Id. DISCUSSION I. … NOI at 11 (“The San Francisco Bay ... qualifies as navigable waters of the United States.”). As the plaintiffs point out, this case is similar to Hawai’i Wildlife Fund v. Cnty. of Maui.

McCulloch v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company

District Court, N.D. California · Jun 15, 2022

At issue is whether McCulloch qualifies 21 as a Class 1 or Class 2 insured under the LTD Policy. … Generally, “only the evidence that was before 25 the plan administrator at the time of determination should be considered,” but the court may look 26 outside the administrative record when “circumstances clearly establish

Porter

District Court, N.D. California · Jul 31, 2026

argues that because Plaintiff alleges that the recordings were based on “false 24 acceptances,” they are not intentional and cannot therefore qualify … Federal Rule of 17 Evidence 408 clearly disallows Plaintiff from relying upon the existence of a settlement to support 18 her claims. Second, the Court does not find the case ripe for settlement.

Reed v. California Department of Corrections

District Court, N.D. California · Sep 28, 2020

Reed’s allegations regarding work conditions resulting in injury are too vague to establish 24 whether he meets this standard. … Nor has he clearly alleged that he was 26 “compelled” to perform the work that resulted in his injury.