| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-16391
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Law v. General Motors Corp.
Boiler Inspection Act pre-empts state claims against railroad manufacturers for alleged train design defects. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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95-56774
|
Dufresne v. Veneman
Action against chemical pesticide use is moot since pest's eradication precludes need for further spraying. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
C012622
|
Moreno v. S.H. Kress & Co.
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S054329
|
Russell v. Stanford University Hospital
Three-year limitation for action against health provider is tolled after suit notice within last 90 days. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S052972
|
Sullivan v. Delta Airlines
Terminated employee's death during appeal process makes damages for emotional distress unrecoverable. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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95-56254
|
Penilla v. City of Huntington Park
Police officers are not entitled to qualified immunity if their affirmative actions place individual in danger. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A071686
|
Souza v. City of Antioch
Police responding to hostage situation aren't immune from liability but assume duty to act reasonably. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
B106956
|
Chen v. Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation)
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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95-56748
|
Deteresa v. American Broadcasting Companies Inc.
Reporter can secretly tape interviewee not wanting to appear on air without eavesdropping or privacy violation. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
|
S046944
|
Rutherford v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Asbestos-injured plaintiff must show exposure to defendant's product is substantial factor, within reasonable medical probability. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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D027743
|
Barnes v. Black
Landowner owes duty of care to prevent tenant's children from exposure to unreasonable risk of injury on off-premises busy street. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-35601
|
Dreier v. U.S.
'Feres' doctrine doesn't preclude action against United States for wrongful death of intoxicated off-duty soldier. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
S061524
|
Chen v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation)
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S062027
|
Souza v. City of Antioch
Police responding to hostage situation aren't immune from liability but assume duty to act reasonably. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B096230
|
Derderian v. Dietrick
One-year limitations period isn't tolled and expires before filing of wrongful death action against doctor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S061949
|
Moreno A., a Minor
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
D021840
|
Wimberly v. Derby Cycle Corp.
Proposition 51 doesn't apply to reduce liability of manufacturer found strictly liable for plaintiff's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
C022430
|
Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S062618
|
Kaufman v. Orange County Superior Court (Kanarek)
Litigation privilege bars tort action against attorney for willful silence despite duty to speak. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B097161
|
Grant v. Clampitt
Bankruptcy automatic stay provisions aren't applicable to unrelated action for civil harassment injunction against debtor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-56802
|
Papenthien v. Papenthien
Statutory enlargement of limitations period for domestic violence personal injury claim applies to pending case. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-56758 and 96-55560
|
Eastwood v. National Enquirer Inc.
Tabloids act with malice by falsely labeling interview with celebrity as 'exclusive,' suggesting willingness to talk. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
B081390
|
Shulman v. Group W Productions, Inc.
Triable issue exists whether accident victim's privacy rights are violated by video of ambulance ride. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
S051825
|
Asgari v. City of Los Angeles
Immunity from malicious prosecution precludes recovery in false arrest action for incarceration-period following arraignment. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
G019291
|
McGee v. City of Laguna Beach
City is immune from liability after fleeing suspect crashes during police pursuit, causing boy's quadriplegia. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
B107959
|
Cooper v. Superior Court (Roberson)
Plaintiff seeking punitive damages for sexual battery by gynecologist must get order to file claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
S062627
|
Calatayud III v. State of California
Exception to firefighter rule allows recovery of another agency. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
G015484
|
City of Huntington Beach v. City of Westminster
Two cities are required to share burden of judgment for robbery victim's dog bite injury. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
B080428
|
Bio-Psychiatric-Toxicology Laboratory Inc. v. Radcliff & West
Not pursuing collateral estoppel defense isn't attorney malpractice and plaintiff's unclean hands is complete defense. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S062249
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Bio-Psychiatric-Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. v. Radcliff & West
Not pursuing collateral estoppel defense isn't attorney malpractice and plaintiff's unclean hands is complete defense. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 |
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