| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B170006
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Pollard v. Ericsson
Rebate offers with conditions that can be satisfied before or during the transaction are lawful. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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02-56466
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United States v. Mirama Enterprises Inc.
Appliance manufacturer that failed to report safety risk can be penalized for each unit that was distributed. |
Business Law |
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Jan. 10, 2005 | |
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03-377
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Koons Buick Pontiac GMC Inc. v. Nigh
Truth in Lending Act amendment increasing recovery for consumers with closed-end loans secured by real property maintains other limits. |
Business Law |
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Dec. 13, 2004 | |
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03-35050
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Kelly v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Consumers cannot recover punitive damages and loss of enjoyment under Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 4, 2004 | |
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S104477
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Gavaldon v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.
Car manufacturer that repeatedly failed to repair transmission under service contract is not obligated to refund purchase price. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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F042715
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Martinez v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co.
Dealer who sold vehicle with title defect to other dealer is not liable under Vehicle Code. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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F040732
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Simon v. Walt Disney World Co.
Disneyland may lawfully offer discounts to nearby residents because it is not common carrier. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 23, 2004 | |
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G031180
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Mocek v. Alfa Leisure Inc.
Manufacturer of trailer that breached implied warranty of merchantability was not entitled to opportunity to repair defects. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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D041142
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Bowen v. Ziasun Technologies Inc.
State's unfair business and unfair competition statute does not apply to securities transactions. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 22, 2004 | |
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02-16847
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Turner v. Cook
Tort judgment for business-related conduct is not subject to Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. |
Business Law |
|
May 24, 2004 | |
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02-857
|
Household Credit Services Inc. v. Pfennig
Fee imposed by credit card company for exceeding credit limit need not be disclosed on statement as 'finance charge.' |
Business Law |
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May 6, 2004 | |
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B165646
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Consumer Cause Inc. v. National Vision Inc.
Arrangement between optical dispensing stores, optometrists and Wal-Mart stores is not unfair business practice. |
Business Law |
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Dec. 11, 2003 | |
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B157741
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Silvio v. Ford Motor Co.
Auto manufacturer that had only one opportunity to repair vehicle is not liable under consumer warranty law. |
Business Law |
|
Dec. 4, 2003 | |
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B157019
|
Kunert v. Mission Financial Services Corp.
Payment of dealer reserve by finance companies to automobile dealers does not violate Rees-Levering Act or Business and Professions Code. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 25, 2003 | |
|
H023589
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Atkinson v. Elk Corp.
Defective shingles that were included in roofing system do not give rise to claim under Song-Beverly Act. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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G030590
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Florez v. Linens' n Things
Store's improper request for personal identification states cause of action under Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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E032585
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Freeman v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Retailer's service fee for non-use of shopping card without expiration date is not unfair business practice nor violation of Consumers Legal Remedies Act. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
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B155804
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Kaufman v. ACS Systems Inc.
Plaintiffs have private right of action to pursue claim under federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act in state court. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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E031802
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Ralph's Grocery Co. v. California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (Sealer of Weights and Measures of the County of Riverside)
Penal Code prohibits duplicative fines under Business and Professions Code Sections 12023 and 12024 for mislabeling same packages of seafood. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-15329
|
Kesel v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Package carrier that gave shipper opportunity to purchase additional insurance is not liable for full value of lost property. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
S100136
|
Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Nonrestitutionary disgorgement of profits is not available remedy in individual action under California's unfair competition law. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 14, 2003 | |
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B160853
|
Hussey-Head v. World Savings and Loan Assn.
Consumer may sue lender for providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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B156631
|
Agapitov v. Lerner
Pawnbroker who made personal loan to neighbor cannot claim exemption from usury laws. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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B158548
|
Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. v. Johnson
Purchaser buying vehicle from lessee takes subject to existing lease contract and does not have superior interest over lessor. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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02-15416
|
Ting v. AT&T
Federal communications law does not pre-empt state consumer claims against telephone carrier. |
Business Law |
|
May 29, 2003 | |
|
02-111
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sale of previously owned yachts on Web site of eBay Inc. does not require it to be licensed yacht broker. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 11, 2003 | |
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01-16703
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Gravquick v. Trimble Navigation International Limited
Foreign importer of construction equipment may sue manufacturer for violating California Equipment Dealers Act. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 9, 2003 | |
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B142818
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Bescos v. Bank of America
Bank that financed automobile lease is not responsible for misrepresentations made by dealer. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 26, 2003 | |
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A097031
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Gregory v. Albertson's Inc.
Complaint failed to state cause of action under Unfair Competition Law. |
Business Law |
|
Feb. 24, 2003 | |
|
F037422
|
Wanger v. EMC Mortgage Corp.
Servicer of loan must use reasonable care to determine correct address of borrower when mailing notice of transfer of loan. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 |
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