Profile of Justice Marvin R. Baxter

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Court: California Supreme Court

Appointed by: Governor Deukmejian, January 1991

Born: January 9, 1940 in Fowler, California

Education: BA, Fresno State 1962; JD, Hastings 1966

Law Practice: Fresno County Deputy District Attorney (1967-69); Private practice in Fresno (1969-83); Governor's Appointments Secretary (1983-88)

Judicial Appointments: Fifth District Court of Appeal (1988-91); Supreme Court (1991-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• Attorney-client privilege may not protect conversations between friends
• Employers not vicariously liable in tort for sexual harassment
• Supreme Court allows independent civil rights suit after arbitration of Kelley dues allocation
• Merchant has no duty to comply with armed robber's demands
• Do not mow your neighbor's lawn, lest you be liable to those injured there (Dissent)
• California Supreme Court confirms admissibility of DNA evidence
• Tax sale purchasers may pursue claims against title company
• Tameny claim may rest on public policy derived from administrative regulations (Dissent)
• Commercial parking garage not liable for assault on its premises
• California Supreme Court explains principles of implied in fact employment terms
• Proposition 213 bars noneconomic damage claims by uninsured motorists against local governments for dangerous conditions
• School administrators may detain minor students without reasonable suspicion
• Location of bus stop may constitute a dangerous condition (dissenting opinion)
• Inducing employees to leave may constitute intentional interference

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