Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B151342
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Grant-Burton v. Covenant Care Inc.
Employee fired for discussing bonus structures with other directors has claim for wrongful termination. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
E028795
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Mejia v. Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Hospital is not entitled to nonsuit because there was triable issue as to whether negligent radiologist was ostensible agent. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
A095949
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Ross v. Creel Printing & Publishing Co. Inc.
Creditors seeking payment for bad checks are not liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
S097444
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Wilson v. Parker, Covert & Chidester
Plaintiff fails to establish malicious prosecution when court denied motion to strike action as SLAPP suit. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 2, 2002 | |
B151816
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McCabe v. American Honda Motor Co.
Under 'consumer expectation theory,' issues of fact regarding design defect of driver-side air bag remain to be resolved. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 2, 2002 | |
B139434
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Alvarez v. Jacmar Pacific Pizza Corp.
Unforeseeable murder committed at restaurant does not warrant action for premises liability. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
A096513
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Rodrigo v. Koryo Martial Arts
Primary assumption of risk barred potential recovery by martial arts student because instructor did not increase risks associated with learning sport. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 2002 | |
00-35244
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Oki Semiconductor Co. v. Wells Fargo Bank
Bank is not vicariously liable for teller's conspiracy and money laundering activities. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2002 | |
01-15360
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Roach v. Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
Plaintiff's claim is medical malpractice claim, not denial of benefits claim pre-empted by Federal Employees Health Benefits Act. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2002 | |
00-35514
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McGraw v. United States
Failure-to-diagnose claim under Federal Tort Claims Act is discovered when plaintiff is aware of pre-existing condition that becomes more serious. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2002 | |
01-35240
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Goodman v. United States
United States did not breach its duty to obtain informed consent from woman who suffered from cancer and participated in clinical research study. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-36093
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Northern Queen Inc. v. Kinnear
Where captain of sunken unseaworthy vessel failed to perform duties, corporation is not entitled to liability limitation nor liable to captain's estate. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-35094
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Adams v. Synthes Spine Co. LP
Consumer expectation theory does not revive strict products liability claim which alleged defective warning. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
49283-7
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Bally's Pacwest Inc. v. Stokes
Waiver of negligence signed by health club member is enforceable. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00CA2080
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Rubio v. Farris
Prevailing party may be entitled to costs when damages and pre-settlement offer costs are considered. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
2002-0012
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Bloxham v. Glock Inc.
Gun manufacturer and gun show operator have no duty to control third-party conduct or protect victims. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
70978-5
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Medina v. Public Utility District No. 1
Plaintiff must wait 60 days before filing personal injury claim against county in trial court. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
49536-4
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Brown v. Labor Ready Northwest
Labor agency is not vicariously liable for negligence of worker under 'borrowed servant' doctrine. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
00SC960
|
Vanderbeek v. Vernon Corp.
Court clarifies proper test for assessing consequential damages arising from economic tort. |
Torts |
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Sep. 22, 2002 | |
S095213
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Myers v. Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Immunity statute shields tobacco companies from product liability actions based on conduct occurring in 10-year period when statute was in effect. |
Torts |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | |
S090420
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Naegele v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Immunity statute's protection does not extend to allegations that tobacco companies used additives that exposed smokers to dangers beyond those associated with cigarette smoking. |
Torts |
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Sep. 18, 2002 | |
00-15058
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Dazo v. Globe Airport Security Services
Warsaw Convention doesn't apply to airport security company rendering services to both international and domestic air passengers. |
Torts |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
F034241
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Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Presumption of prejudice is rebutted where jurror mentions '60 minutes' segment and dream during deliberations. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A094062
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Seelig v. Infinity Broadcasting Corp.
Defamation claims against morning radio show do not survive California's Anti-SLAPP statute. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
B145131
|
Seo v. All-Makes Overhead Doors
Independent contractor/repairer owes no duty to third party injured by equipment repaired where injury is unrelated to specific repairs. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
00SC889
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Ryder v. Mitchell
Children's therapist doesn't have duty to their mother. |
Torts |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
01SC386
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The Denver Publishing Co. v. Bueno
Court declines to recognize tort of false light invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
01-0490
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Collette v. Tolleson Unified School District, No. 214
School district does not have duty to protect general public from negligent driving of students who left campus during their lunch hour. |
Torts |
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Sep. 12, 2002 | |
00CA2168
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Fielder v. Academy Riding Stables
Stable owner is not immune from liability for damages related to failure of rider to control horse. |
Torts |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01CA0535
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Leef v. Burlington Northern
Assault on train crew by transient is not reasonably foreseeable to create liability under FELA. |
Torts |
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Sep. 3, 2002 |