| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B162614
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Sheeler v. Greystone Homes Inc.
General contractor is not liable for injuries sustained by employee of subcontractor. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
|
A098044
|
Taylor v. John Crane Inc.
Manufacturer of valve packing is liable for Navy worker's asbestos exposure. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
|
S111998
|
Casa Herrera Inc. v. Beydoun
Termination of breach of contract action based on parole evidence rule satisfies favorable termination element of malicious prosecution claim. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
|
S118032
|
Zamos v. Stroud
Attorney is liable for malicious prosecution for continuing to prosecute lawsuit discovered to lack probable cause. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
|
F042018
|
Hernandez v. KWPH Enterprises
Defendant emergency medical technicians had no legal duty to prevent voluntary charge from leaving ambulance. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
|
S098817
|
Covenant Care Inc. v. Superior Court (Inclan)
Plaintiff seeking heightened remedies under Elder Abuse Act need not comply with Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.13 to claim punitive damages. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
|
A098487
|
Lathrop v. Healthcare Partners Medical Group
Medical group is subject to $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages even though it is not "health care provider" as defined by MICRA. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
|
B162350
|
Childs v. County of Santa Barbara
Child injured while riding scooter on uplifted sidewalk may sue county for dangerous condition. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
|
C043320
|
Lovejoy v. AT&T Corp.
Telephone company that 'slammed' customer's toll-free number may be liable for fraudulent concealment. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 25, 2004 | |
|
D040351
|
Guerrero v. South Bay Union School District
School district is not liable for student's injury sustained while crossing street after classes were dismissed. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
B160823
|
Citi-Wide Preferred Couriers Inc. v. Golden Eagle Insurance Corp.
Lawsuit that seeks damages which only partially lack probable cause may trigger malicious prosecution claim. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
A091444
|
Whiteley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Court erred in refusing to instruct jury regarding 10-year statutory immunity in suit against tobacco company. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 22, 2004 | |
|
G031625
|
Franklin v. Dynamic Details Inc.
E-mail messages that accuse plaintiffs of conducting business unlawfully are not actionable as libel. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 12, 2004 | |
|
B163733
|
Cuevas v. Truline Corp.
Arbitrator's finding that big rig driver was one percent liable for accident does not bar future lawsuit. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
|
S116358
|
Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers
Neither childcare center or property owner are liable where driver intentionally drove his car through fence onto playground, killing and injuring children. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 2004 | |
|
C026448
|
Hassan v. Mercy American River Hospital
Hospital's communication of information to another hospital, with the intent to aid in evaluation of doctor's qualifications and fitness, is privileged. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 2004 | |
|
F043071
|
Sweat v. Big Time Auto Racing Inc.
Plaintiff's signed release at automobile race does not charge him with assuming risk of injury from defectively constructed bleachers. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 9, 2004 | |
|
B164750
|
Long v. The Walt Disney Co.
Plaintiffs' suit over use of their computer-altered childhood likenesses in nationally broadcast program is time barred under Uniform Single Publication Act. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 2004 | |
|
02-56197
|
Ileto v. Glock Inc.
Victims of shooting rampage may sue gun manufacturers for negligence and public nuisance. |
Torts |
|
May 19, 2004 | |
|
02-56017
|
Guerrero v. Gates
Court properly rejects plaintiff's 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 claims for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
May 7, 2004 | |
|
02-55372
|
Motus v. Pfizer Inc.
Plaintiff failed to establish sufficient causal link between husband's suicide and conduct of drug manufacturer. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 12, 2004 | |
|
D039489
|
Navarette v. Holland
Wife's allegedly false statements of spousal abuse to law enforcement and district attorney fall within absolute privilege. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 7, 2004 | |
|
02-35077
|
Rabkin v. Oregon Health Sciences University
Award under Oregon's Whistleblower Law is limited to $200,000 under Oregon Tort Claims Act. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 17, 2004 | |
|
B154688
|
Marich v. MGM/UA Telecommunications Inc.
Parents who were recorded on telephone while learning of son's death may sue television producers for invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
|
D040579
|
Brenner v. City of El Cajon
City cannot be held liable for dangerous condition of street based on its failure to install traffic regulatory devices. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
|
F034241
|
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages for car roll over that killed three people are reduced to $23.7 million. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 15, 2004 | |
|
C043762
|
Spates v. Dameron Hospital Ass'n.
Plaintiff's emotional distress argument against hospital caring for her mother is rejected for lack of legal support. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 11, 2004 | |
|
D040367
|
Noel v. River Hills Wilsons Inc.
Former employer that gave negative reference based on incorrect information was not liable for defamation. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
|
02-1348
|
Olympic Airways v. Husain
Airline that refused to move asthmatic passenger away from smoking section is liable for wrongful death. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 2004 | |
|
00-14509
|
Husain v. Olympic Airways
Warsaw Convention's 'willful misconduct' standard justifies damage award. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 26, 2004 |
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