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Kraus v. Trinity Management Services Inc.
Disgorgement into fluid recovery fund is not remedy available in representative Unfair Competition Law actions.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co.
While disgorgement to fluid recovery fund isn't permitted, defendant may be compelled to restore unpaid wages to present and former employees.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
In re Chapter 12 Estate of Harris
Presumption of ownership can be rebutted by showing that parties did not intend to transfer ownership.
Business Law Aug. 7, 2000
C.A.R. Transportation Brokerage Company Inc. v. Darden Restaurants Inc.
Subcontracting motor carrier's driver can allocate liability for freight charges under Interstate Commerce Act by signing waiver form presented by cosignor.
Business Law Aug. 5, 2000
Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Fritz Companies Inc.
Under Warsaw Convention, evidence that carrier didn't receive written notice within seven days of receipt of goods does not defeat claim against shipper.
Business Law Jun. 29, 2000
Jones v. GNC Franchising Inc.
Forum selection clause in franchise agreement requiring adjudication of disputes between franchisor and franchisee in another state is unenforceable.
Business Law Jun. 29, 2000
Brown Wholesale Electrical v. Trustees of the Hawaii Electricians Annuity, Health and Welfare, Pension, Training, Vacation and Holiday, Prepaid Legal, Hawaii Electricians Market Enhancement Program and Supplementary Unemployment Benefits Fu
Garnishment of retentions held by general contractor gives third-party lien creditor priority over supplier's unperfected security interest from joint check agreement with subcontractor.
Business Law Jun. 14, 2000
Demando v. Morris
Under Truth In Lending Act, credit-card issuer's solicitation letter specifying lifetime annual interest rate bars subsequent rate increases.
Business Law Jun. 2, 2000
Murphey v. Lanier
State court has exclusive jurisdiction over private cause of action created by Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Business Law May 5, 2000
California Medical Assn. v. Regents of the University of California
University of California, as teaching and research facility, is excluded from Business and Professions Code Section 2400.
Business Law May 5, 2000
Schnall v. The Hertz Corp.
Lawsuit, alleging that car rental company concealed exorbitant fuel rates charged customers, sufficiently states claim for unfair and fraudulent business practices.
Business Law Apr. 28, 2000
Hutchinson v. Pfeil
Plaintiff lacks standing in false advertising suit alleging existence of forged painting where theres no prospect of locating real painting.
Business Law Apr. 18, 2000
Ajay Sports, Inc. v. Casazza
Corporate directors are liable to corporations creditors for illegal distributions.
Business Law Mar. 22, 2000
Kroupa v. Sunrise Ford
Auto dealer violates Vehicle Leasing Act by not mentioning trade-in allowance on lease document.
Business Law Mar. 15, 2000
Kroupa v. Sunrise Ford
Auto dealer violates Vehicle Leasing Act by not mentioning trade-in allowance on lease document.
Business Law Mar. 3, 2000
Crystaplex Plastics Ltd. v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of Barstow
Joint payee's complaint against drawer of check contains sufficient allegations to state cause of action for recovery of lost, destroyed or stolen check.
Business Law Mar. 2, 2000
Decibel Credit Union v. Pueblo Bank & Trust Co.
Drawee bank liable to customer for funds paid to forger of customer signature on checks.
Business Law Feb. 9, 2000
San Tan Irrigation District v. Wells Fargo Bank
Trial court must consider bank-payor's good faith defense to conversion claim.
Business Law Feb. 8, 2000
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.
Business Law Dec. 30, 1999
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.
Business Law Dec. 30, 1999
Read-Rite Corp. v. Burlington Air Express Ltd.
Recovery for damage to internationally shipped goods is governed by federal common law.
Business Law Nov. 15, 1999
Pettit v. Whetsel
Order
Business Law Nov. 10, 1999
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.
Business Law Nov. 8, 1999
Mangone v. U-Haul International, Inc.
U-Haul collision damage waiver is not insurance for purposes of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
Business Law Nov. 4, 1999
Flatiron Linen, Inc. v. First American State Bank
Depositary bank may debit account of customer for repayment of funds resulting from deposit of dishonored cashier's check.
Business Law Nov. 4, 1999
Read-Rite Corp. v. Burlington Air Express
Recovery for damage to internationally shipped goods is governed by federal common law.
Business Law Oct. 29, 1999
Valiyee v. DMV
Motor vehicle dealer licensee can't abdicate all responsibility for car dealership to lessee of dealership, but must supervise, manage, or control.
Business Law Oct. 21, 1999
ABC International Traders Inc. v. Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Restitution of money lost by unfair competition is ordered whether or not injunction also imposed.
Business Law Jul. 27, 1999
South Bay Chevrolet v. General Motors Acceptance Corporation
It isn't 'unfair business practice' to use interest calculation method which is lawful and of which complaining party is aware.
Business Law Jul. 7, 1999
Cassel v. Kolb
Collateral defined in Uniform Commercial Code financing statement is adequate to provide notice inquiry and perfect security interest.
Business Law Jun. 28, 1999