Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F036962
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Kashian v. Harriman
Defamation claims are precluded under Anti-SLAPP statute due to failure to establish likelihood of success at trial. |
Torts |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
00-5131
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Wilson v. Muckala
Doctor's liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress is reversed due to insufficient pleading. |
Torts |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
70966-1
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Kamla v. Space Needle Corp.
Jobsite owner had no duty of care toward injured employee of contractor. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
27118-4
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Stalter v. State of Washington
County must confirm identity of detainee when notified of possible misidentification. |
Torts |
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Aug. 26, 2002 | |
48753-1
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Newton Insurance Agency v. Caledonian Insurance Group
Plaintiff was properly granted summary judgment for tortious interference and civil conspiracy. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 26, 2002 | |
99-35979
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Berg v. E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Co. (In re Berg)
Litigants exposed to nuclear radiation may not seek damages for medical monitoring and emotional distress under the Price Anderson Act. |
Torts |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
01-4106
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Murphree v. US Bank of Utah
Damage to professional reputation is not required to support slander per se based on charge of criminal conduct. |
Torts |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
20389-1
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Morse v. Antonellis
Jury verdict finding defendant not negligent in automobile collision is not supported by substantial evidence. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 21, 2002 | |
01SC161
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Pierson v. Black Canyon Aggregates, Inc.
Court construes broad definition of landowners who can claim protection of premises liability statute. |
Torts |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B151826
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Mattel Inc. v. Luce. Forward, Hamilton and Scripps
Probability of success in malicious prosecution action defeats anti-SLAPP motion to strike. |
Torts |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
01CA0846
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Anson v. Trujillo
No private right of action exists under Colorado Consumer Protection Act unless the public is significantly affected by person violating Act. |
Torts |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
01-0170
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Gonzales v. City of Phoenix
Court's decision to deny judgment notwithstanding verdict was not abuse of discretion. |
Torts |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
00SC885
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Cooper v. The Aspen Skiing Co.
Colorado public policy affords minors protections that preclude parent from releasing minor's own prospective claims for negligence. |
Torts |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
00CA1340, 00CA2042
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Wark v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Dolores
County does not waive governmental immunity from liability related to accident on county road. |
Torts |
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Aug. 13, 2002 | |
B134886
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Bird v. Saenz
Family of patient with terminal cancer may sue when failed surgery allegedly accelerated death. |
Torts |
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Aug. 12, 2002 | |
00-16399
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Bryant v. Adventist Health System/West
Hospital cannot be held liable under 'Patient Anti-Dumping Act' if it negligently fails to detect or misdiagnoses emergency medical condition. |
Torts |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
G028568
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New Plumbing Contractors, Inc. v. Edwards, Sooy & Byron
Attorney malpractice claim is denied where insurer settled claim within the policy limits without consulting insured. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
B146437
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Giardino v. Brown
Assumption of risk does not bar action involving a 'head-shy' horse supplied to an inexperienced rider. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
B150228
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Lopez v. Baca
Nightclub owner had no duty to hire security guard to protect patron shot by other patron. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
G027107
|
Ray v. Silverado Constructors
'Privette/Toland' rationale does not preclude all theories of liability in case where employee of independent contractor was killed at construction site. |
Torts |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
01-55326
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Vasquez v. City of San Diego
Police officer may sue city for personal injuries caused by railroad-crossing arm while on duty. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
01-55443
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Solano v. Playgirl Inc.
Actor placed on cover of women's sex magazine without consent may sue for false light and misappropriation. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
98-36142
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Jaros v. E.I. DuPont (In re Hanford Nuclear Reservation Litigation)
In mass toxic tort case, district court must resolve generic causation issues before determining individual causation issues. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
D036680
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In Re Coordinated Latex Glove
Varying protein levels in manufacturer's latex gloves does not constitute a manufacturing defect. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
B133572
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Rivas v. Safety-Kleen Corp.
Plaintiff's tort suit for exposure to toxic chemicals is barred because he failed to file within one-year deadline. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
B147471
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Wang v. Massey Chevrolet
Parole evidence rule does not provide defense for claim brought under Consumer Legal Remedies Act. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
00SC950
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Concerned Parents of Pueblo, Inc. v. Gilmore
In negligence action against nonprofit organization, person providing service on behalf of organization is immune from liability, not organization. |
Torts |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
01CA1279
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Nichols v. Burlington Northern
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment against employee where facts could have supported claim for cumulative injury under FELA. |
Torts |
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Aug. 5, 2002 | |
C038388
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Zwicker v. Altamont Emergency Room Physicians Medical Group
Spouse has no claim for loss of consortium due to injury that occurred prior to marriage. |
Torts |
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Jul. 18, 2002 | |
00CA1126
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Brown v. Silvern
Attorney's failure to obtain consent from insurance company before settling claim may constitute legal malpractice. |
Torts |
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Jul. 12, 2002 |