Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C028935
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Watson v. Department of Transportation
Absence of fault of codefendant doesn't justify claim of implied indemnity and statutory award of attorney's fees. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C027041
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Lilley v. Elk Grove Unified School District
School's assumption of risk defense not precluded by teacher's statutory duty to supervise students. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S062627
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Calatayud v. State of California
Police officer can't sue fellow officer for injury resulting from negligent conduct under Civil Code. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
B108002
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Bresnahan v. Chrysler Corp.
If several issues are tried, a general verdict will stand if one count is supported by the evidence. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
G022844
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Wright v. Ripley
Issues resolved in routine sanction motion aren't entitled to preclusive effect in later action for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
96-56675
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Coastal Abstract Service Inc. v. First American Title Insurance Company
Statement by title insurer to lender that escrow agent doesn't pay bills is defamation. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B118168
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Harris v. Oaks Shopping Center
Negligence action based on injury resulting from rescue attempt requires imminent peril jury instruction although no accident actually occurred. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B121798
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Levin v. Gulf Insurance Group
Insurer liable for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage for paying judgment despite lien placed on recovery by discharged attorney. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B114443
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Waffer International Corp. v. Khorsandi
Obtaining a writ of attachment does not bar one from pursuing legitimate tort claims. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G018209
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Smith v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Going to trial on personal injury claim after unsuccessful settlement attempt bars subsequent breach of contract claim. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G016875
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Trear v. Sills
Professional duty of a therapist does not extend beyond the patient to the patient's parent. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A078285
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Campbell v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Suit for wrongful death should be brought by plaintiffs in country where aircraft accident occurred, as long as remedy is available there. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B114453
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Tilley v. Schulte
Under the 'firefighter's rule,' a psychiatrist, whose patient shot a policeman, isn't liable to the policeman for negligent care. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B121824
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American International Industries v. Superior Court (Urbach)
Prior representative action by watchdog environmental group bars subsequent class action under doctrine of res judicata. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A080118
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Zamudio v. City and County of San Francisco
Owner of construction project isn't vicariously liable to injured employee of a subcontractor who already received workers' compensation benefits. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
98-3139
|
Nguyen v. Honda Motor Company Ltd.
Order |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-0181
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Larsen v. Nissan Motor Corp. in USA
Law mandates that each tortfeasor in personal injury action is responsible for only his share of fault and not on a causation basis. |
Torts |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
96-0211
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Link v. Pima County
Allowing jury to determine whether a county has absolute immunity in torts cause of action is reversible error. |
Torts |
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Mar. 25, 1999 | |
98-5104
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Jordan F. Miller Corporation v. Mid-Continent Aircraft Service Inc.
Order |
Torts |
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Mar. 25, 1999 | |
97-0083
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Ramirez v. Health Partners of Southern Arizona
Unauthorized harvesting of bone from decedent contrary to consent form alone is insufficient for bad faith. |
Torts |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
S071654
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Patterson v. City of Livermore
Bicycling accident described in complaint didn't necessarily involves a "hazardous recreational activity." |
Torts |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
S071633
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Norgart v. Upjohn Co.
Where several possible causes limitations periods doesn't commence until plaintiff should suspect specific defendant caused injury. |
Torts |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
D024756
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Dale v. Dale
Spouse may bring suit for concealment of community property in superior court after dissolution proceedings ended. |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
C026773
|
Puryear v. Golden Bear Insurance Co.
In malicious prosecution suit, probable cause to initiate underlying suit must be shown for defendant to prevail. |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
S072155
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Davis v. Shiley, Inc.
Californias governmental interests warrant application of its statute of limitations to fraud action. |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
A074965 and A075279
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Adams v. City of Fremont
Police don't breach duty by failing to stop suicidal man with gun from killing himself. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
98-0294
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Boomer v. Frank
Licensed driver has duty to supervise driver operating the vehicle with a learner's permit. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B113154
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Cabral v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Uninsured motorist may recover only economic damages in connection with accident involving his parked car. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B115423
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Cheyanna M. v. A.C. Nielsen Co.
Child born out of wedlock may sue for wrongful death of alleged father killed before she was born. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
95-55688
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Newcombe v. Adolf Coors Co.
Former baseball player states commercial misappropriation claim regarding drawing based on news photograph. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 |