Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G036848
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Berry v. American Express Publishing In.
Credit transactions separate and apart from any sale or lease of goods or services are not covered under Consumer Legal Remedies Act. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 1, 2007 | |
C051414
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WFS Financial Inc. v. Superior Court (De La Cruz)
State notice requirements pertaining to disposal of repossessed motor vehicles did not apply to lender operating under federal law. |
Business Law |
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Jan. 10, 2007 | |
B181756
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Aron v. U-Haul Co. of California
In class action regarding truck rental company's refueling charges and practices, plaintiff has alleged facts sufficient to state UCL cause of action. |
Business Law |
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Dec. 8, 2006 | |
S121724
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People v. Cole
Knox-Keene Act's exemption to rule against corporate practice of optometry does not affect statutory prohibitions on relationships between opticians and optometrists. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 28, 2006 | |
04-35563
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Clark v. Capital Credit & Collection Services Inc.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows debtors to waive its protections, and debt collectors to make occasional, reasonable mistakes. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 26, 2006 | |
A108697
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California Consumer Health Care Council v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Practice of HMO giving its attorneys allegedly irrelevant medical information of patients making medical malpractice claims is not unlawful. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 22, 2006 | |
04-35428
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Federal Trade Commission v. Cyberspace.com LLC
Mail solicitation for Internet service offering consumer check for $3.50 was deceptive practice within meaning of Federal Trade Commission Act. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
B178000
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People ex rel. Dept. of Motor Vehicles v. Cars 4 Causes
Non-profit corporation soliciting donations of motor vehicles engaged in unfair competition and sold vehicles in violation of smog certification requirements. |
Business Law |
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Sep. 7, 2006 | |
G034590
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Bardin v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.
In unfair business practices case, plaintiffs' claims do not meet 'unfair' definition where they did not claim personal injury or warranty violations. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 10, 2006 | |
D040475
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People v. Cole
Trial court erred by allowing advertising by optical retailer to continue with disclaimer that could not cure illegal advertising. |
Business Law |
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Jun. 20, 2006 | |
D045487
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Smith v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Account holder's state unfair competition claim against bank was not pre-empted by federal regulation. |
Business Law |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
A109257
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Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. Superior Court (Turner)
Repeal of statute did not retroactively affect vested right because there was no final judgment. |
Business Law |
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Mar. 23, 2006 | |
H027476
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Feitelberg v. Credit Suisse First Boston
Remedy of nonrestitutionary disgorgement is not available in class action asserting violation of unfair competition law. |
Business Law |
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Mar. 20, 2006 | |
05-614
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Opinion of Lockyer
Physician generally may prescribe for patient medical device that is distributed by company in which physician has ownership interest. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 28, 2006 | |
04-17126
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Camacho v. Bridgeport Financial Inc.
Plain language of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Section 1692g(a)(3) indicates disputes of debt do not require writing. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 15, 2006 | |
E032377
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Cummins Inc. v. Superior Court (Cox)
Manufacturer of motor home purchased out of state may be liable for design defect. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
03-55447
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Rivas v. Rail Delivery Service Inc.
Owner-operators hired to transport goods for motor carriers lacked standing to sue for violations of Truth-in-Leasing regulations. |
Business Law |
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Dec. 6, 2005 | |
A105461
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Wilson v. Brawn of California
Under terms of contract and Commercial Code, mail order company did not bear risk of loss of goods in transit. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | |
D043908
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Thompson v. 10,000 RV Sales Inc.
Rolling over-allowances on trade-in vehicles into cash price of motor homes violated state laws. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 4, 2005 | |
C046460
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Filip v. Bucurenciu
Application of Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act to transactions associated with Nevada property settlement agreement is constitutional. |
Business Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
G033649
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Morris v. Redwood Empire Bancorp
Imposition of fee for terminating merchant credit card account did not violate unfair competition law. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
A103481
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. California Milk Producers Advisory Board
Public entities are not 'persons' subject to suit under California's Unfair Business Practices Act. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
G031864
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Inline v. A.V.L. Holding
Restitution remedy authorized by Section 17203 of the Unfair Business Practices Act does not include damages. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
03-56516
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Mustang Marketing Inc. v. Chevron Products Co.
Under Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, oil company was required to offer to assign its option to extend lease to service station operator. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 13, 2005 | |
04-1001
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Opinion of Lockyer
Store owner who charges fee for accepting secondhand goods and facilitating internet sales must hold secondhand dealer license. |
Business Law |
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Apr. 7, 2005 | |
B170006
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Pollard v. Ericsson
Rebate offers with conditions that can be satisfied before or during the transaction are lawful. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
02-56466
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United States v. Mirama Enterprises Inc.
Appliance manufacturer that failed to report safety risk can be penalized for each unit that was distributed. |
Business Law |
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Jan. 10, 2005 | |
03-377
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Koons Buick Pontiac GMC Inc. v. Nigh
Truth in Lending Act amendment increasing recovery for consumers with closed-end loans secured by real property maintains other limits. |
Business Law |
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Dec. 13, 2004 | |
03-35050
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Kelly v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Consumers cannot recover punitive damages and loss of enjoyment under Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. |
Business Law |
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Nov. 4, 2004 | |
S104477
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Gavaldon v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.
Car manufacturer that repeatedly failed to repair transmission under service contract is not obligated to refund purchase price. |
Business Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 |