Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc.

Holding that an implied covenant "cannot be endowed with an existence independent of its contractual underpinnings. It cannot impose substantive duties or limits on the contracting parties beyond those incorporated in the specific terms of their agreement."

Blank v. Kirwan

Holding that the standard for a failure to state a claim is whether "the complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action"

Green v. Ralee Engineering Co

Holding that an employee who reported the sale of defective aircraft parts did state a claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy because his action was directly connected to federal regulation of air safety

Stevenson v. Superior Court

Holding that plaintiffs must establish that the violated public policy is "fundamental and substantial"

Gantt v. Sentry Insurance

Holding that a claim for retaliatory dismissal for supporting a coworker's claim of sexual harassment is not precluded by workers' compensation remedies

Serrano v. Priest

Holding that the structure of the education funding system in California denied students equal protection

Sierra Club v. City of Orange

Upholding EIR that briefly explained elimination of three possible alternatives

Daar v. Yellow Cab Co.

Using fluid recovery to benefit taxicab customers overcharged by defendant

Abelleira v. District Court of Appeal

Holding that where an administrative remedy is provided by statute, relief must be sought from the administrative body and exhausted before the courts will act

Haney v. Aramark Uniform Services, Inc.

In Haney v. Aramark Uniform Services., Inc., 121 Cal. App. 4th 623 (2004), the plaintiff allegedly was terminated for refusing to comply with his employer's fraudulent billing practices, which included overcharging customers.

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