Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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03-56511
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Dunlap v. Credit Protection Assoc.
Debt collection agency did not make deceptive representations in attempting to collect debt from plaintiff. |
Torts |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
G033470
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Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard. |
Torts |
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Nov. 11, 2005 | |
B175505
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Rodriguez v. Kirchhoefel
Negligent infliction of emotional distress claim is not available to plaintiff who saw injury to de facto relative. |
Torts |
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Nov. 10, 2005 | |
B152959
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Boeken v. Philip Morris Inc.
Punitive damages against tobacco company are reduced from $3 billion to $50 million. |
Torts |
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Nov. 9, 2005 | |
D043697
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Shirk v. Vista Unified School District
Statute extending statute of limitations for adults alleging childhood sexual abuse also extends government tort claims filing requirements. |
Torts |
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Nov. 9, 2005 | |
B166050
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Armijo v. Miles
Woman may sue for wrongful death of life partner though they never registered as domestic partners. |
Torts |
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Nov. 9, 2005 | |
B176692
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David M. v. Beverly Hospital
Allegations that doctor negligently failed to report child abuse are subject to statute of limitations under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Torts |
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Nov. 3, 2005 | |
B177040
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Maria Calderon v. Glick
Claims against psychotherapists for failing to warn victims of deranged gunman are precluded by state law. |
Torts |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
B176881
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Arredondo v. Regents of the University of California
Plaintiff's negligence lawsuit against medical center is barred by three-year statute of limitations. |
Torts |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
D045948
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Jeld-Wen Inc. v. Superior Court (Keener)
Claim of negligent entrustment of vehicle is unsupported where there is binding pretrial admission of vicarious liability by employer. |
Torts |
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Oct. 17, 2005 | |
E036800
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Inco Development Corp. v. Superior Court (Haynes)
Tolling provision does not extend period for plaintiff to file lawsuit based on latent construction defects. |
Torts |
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Oct. 17, 2005 | |
S117726
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Cummins Inc. v. Superior Court (Cox)
Vehicle warranty act did not apply to vehicle that was repaired in California but purchased in other state. |
Torts |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
G033470
|
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard. |
Torts |
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Oct. 12, 2005 | |
H027436
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Siam v. Kizilbash
Malicious prosecution suit may not be based on unsuccessful civil harassment petition. |
Torts |
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Oct. 10, 2005 | |
B156613
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Bustamonte v. Flores
Judgment obtained by son for wrongful death of mother is not subject to Medi-Cal lien. |
Torts |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
03-56545
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Bailey v. County of Riverside
Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in negligence action was supported by sufficient evidence. |
Torts |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
03-16649
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Southern Union Co. v. Southwest Gas Corp.
Punitive damages that are 153 times greater than compensatory damages cannot survive constitutional scrutiny. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 5, 2005 | |
S117287
|
Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill
Bar had affirmative duty to protect patron from conduct of third party based on 'special relationship.' |
Torts |
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Oct. 4, 2005 | |
S119750
|
Morris v. De La Torre
Restaurant may be liable for employees who failed to call police while watching man being beaten in parking lot. |
Torts |
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Oct. 4, 2005 | |
D043383
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Castaneda v. Olsher
Landlord had duty to prevent foreseeable gang-related shooting at mobile home park. |
Torts |
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Oct. 4, 2005 | |
01-35807
|
Berg v. Popham
Alaska hazardous waste disposal statute makes liable manufacturer of useful product that, when used as designed, releases hazardous substances. |
Torts |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
F043471
|
Helmer v. Bingham Toyota Isuzu
Employee who was fraudulently induced to leave prior job for new job is entitled to future lost income. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G032638
|
Roe v. McDonald's Corp.
Plaintiff who was allegedly assaulted in restroom of mall restaurant failed to establish negligence claim. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G032727
|
McCann v. Lucky Money Inc.
Currency exchange business is not obligated to disclose profits or rate at which it purchases foreign currency to customers. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B173641
|
Sunderland v. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Support Co.
Employer is not liable under 'commercial traveler rule' for tort committed by employee at drive-through restaurant during business trip. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
D044733
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Ruiz v. Herman Weissker Inc.
Hirer's agent is not liable to independent contractor's employee for injuries primarily caused by negligence of independent contractor. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 26, 2005 | |
B155019
|
Watson Land Co. v. Shell Oil Co.
Landowner cannot recover benefits obtained by trespassing oil company whose pipeline leaked onto property. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S118489
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Gomez v. Superior Court (The Walt Disney Co.)
Amusement park acted as common carrier in operating attraction where passenger was injured. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
S121933
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Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Company Inc.
Award of punitive damages that grossly exceeded compensatory damages in fraud case was improper. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
03-16649
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Southern Union Co. v. Southwest Gas Corp.
Punitive damages that are 153 times greater than compensatory damages cannot survive constitutional scrutiny. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2005 |