After defendant Randal Tyson’s first failed attempt at removing the case to
federal court, his codefendant, Dulany Hill, filed a second notice of removal. Hill’s
notice of removal was identical to the one defendant had filed and merely substituted
Hill’s name in the place of defendant’s name. During this second removal period, the
court denied defendant’s untimely motion to strike,... More...   $0 (09-08-2019 - CA)

Does it matter if a veteran lies about having served overseas? Yes, if the veteran
lies to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to get undeserved benefits under 38
C.F.R. � 3.304(f)(2) for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We reject
Williams�s argument that his lie was not material under 18 U.S.C. �1001(a)(2), as well as
his two challenges to evidentiary ... More...   $0 (08-20-2019 - CO)

Gregory Smith is an indigent, self-represented prison inmate pursuing
medical malpractice claims against a doctor and a nurse practitioner employed by the
Pleasant Valley State Prison (Pleasant Valley). He filed a motion for the appointment of
counsel, arguing the trial court should consider (1) the factual complexity of the issues

* Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule... More...   $0 (08-07-2019 - CA)

Billy F. May, a former federal prisoner, brought this action in federal district
court under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971). Mr. May
claims he was denied his due process rights as a prisoner when he was quarantined
without a hearing during a scabies infestation at the prison. The magistrate judge
granted Mr. Segovia summary judgment on two issues: first, th... More...   $0 (07-12-2019 - CO)